Governance

Open, democratic and accountable

The Railwaymen belongs to its members. Here is how the Society is registered, how the board is elected and the policies every board member signs up to.

Registration

A registered Community Benefit Society

The Railwaymen Supporters Society Limited is a Community Benefit Society registered on 8 July 2019 under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 with the Financial Conduct Authority, registration number 8156.

Registered address: 137 Wistaston Road, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6QS. Our Model Rules were approved by the FCA at registration.

How the Society works

Rules, elections and policies

Our Model Rules set out how the Society operates, who can join and how decisions are made.

Board elections are run by an Election Management Group chaired by an independent person who is not a Society member. Nomination forms go out with notice of the AGM at least six weeks before it.

Candidates must be fully paid-up members, nominated by at least two fully paid-up members, and submit a statement of 400 to 1,000 words. Results are announced within four weeks of the AGM.

Every elected board member signs the Board Membership and Conduct Policy before taking their seat.

The Society appoints a Fan Elected Director to the Crewe Alexandra board. The FED has the same legal duties as every other director, while acting as a bridge between supporters, the Society and the club.

They attend club board meetings and fans forums, report back to the Society board and are available for supporters to contact.

Football belongs to everyone. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and we do not tolerate harassment, bullying or abuse. We support the work of Kick It Out and the Football Supporters’ Association.

Board members follow our Social Media Policy to protect members’ privacy and the Society’s reputation.

Our AGM is where members vote, hear from the board and elect board members. Notices and minutes are published on our Downloads page.

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