Everything you need to know about the Nottingham Forest Supporters' Trust, from how we're structured to where your membership fee goes. Can't find an answer? Just get in touch.
The Nottingham Forest Supporters' Trust (NFST) is the independent, democratic organisation that represents Forest fans. We give supporters a collective voice at club and national level, hold the club to account on issues that matter to supporters, and advocate for the long-term interests of Nottingham Forest and its fans.
Our legal name is 1865 Supporters Society Limited, and we're a registered Community Benefit Society (FCA #7433).
Both organisations are important parts of the wider Forest family, but they do different things. The Nottingham Forest Supporters Club focuses on travel, social events and matchday organisation. The NFST is a democratic governance body focused on representation, accountability and fan rights.
You can be a member of both, and we'd encourage it.
The Trust is run by a volunteer board elected by members. Every paid adult member has one vote, and any paid member can stand for election to the board. Elections take place annually at the AGM.
No one on the board is paid. The Trust is entirely volunteer-run.
Yes. The Trust holds a seat on the club's Fan Advisory Board (FAB) and engages directly with the club on behalf of supporters. We are also an affiliate member of the Football Supporters' Association (FSA), lobbying for fan interests at a national level.
No. The Trust is not affiliated with any political party and does not take positions on issues outside of football and fan welfare. Our focus is fan representation, ticket pricing, governance, accessibility and community causes.
Adult membership is £12 per year (the equivalent of £1 per month). Youth membership for anyone under 16 is completely free.
You can join online at new-members.nffctrust.org. It takes less than two minutes.
For youth members, a parent or guardian will need to approve the application and provide their contact details as part of the sign-up process.
Adult members receive:
Voice & vote — one share in the Trust, the right to attend the AGM, the right to stand for election to the board, and input into Trust priorities.
Updates & insight — members-only newsletters, progress updates on key campaigns, and opportunities to contribute to surveys.
Club access & experiences — involvement in shirt launch content, Q&As with the board and the club, and consultation on stadium-related matters.
No. The Trust is open to any Forest supporter, whether you attend every home game or follow from further afield. Every voice matters.
Yes. Membership is annual and renews each year. You can choose not to renew at any time.
No. Match ticket allocation is entirely controlled by the club. Trust membership is about representation, governance and collective voice, not ticketing perks. We'd rather be honest about this than mislead you.
What Trust membership does do is give you a voice in the conversations the club has about pricing, access and the long-term future of ticketing at the City Ground.
The Annual General Meeting is held once a year, with the date announced to members well in advance. All paid adult members are entitled to attend, vote and stand for board election.
Any paid adult member can stand for election to the Trust board. Elections take place annually and candidates are asked to submit a short statement outlining why they want to serve. We're always looking for driven, passionate Forest fans who want to make a real difference.
The elected board makes operational and strategic decisions on behalf of the membership, guided by member-led priorities. Major decisions are put to members at the AGM, and the board consults members on specific issues where appropriate.
Yes. As an FCA-registered Community Benefit Society, the Trust publishes annual accounts available to all members. These are presented and discussed at the AGM each year.
Members can suggest issues at any time by emailing the board. The Trust also runs surveys on specific topics (like ticket pricing) and invites members to shape strategic priorities at the AGM.
Every membership fee goes back into the Trust's work — campaigns, community causes and supporter advocacy. The Trust is entirely volunteer-run, so no salaries are paid to board members.
You can see a full breakdown of how members' money is spent at our transparency page.
We're always looking for members to join working groups. Whether your background is legal, comms, finance, events, tech or community, there's a role for you. Email [email protected] to let us know you'd like to get involved.
For general enquiries: [email protected]
For membership questions: [email protected]
Yes. The Trust complies with UK GDPR and only uses your data for membership administration and direct communication about Trust activities. We don't share your data with the club, third parties or marketing partners. You can view our full Privacy Policy at any time.
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We'd rather you ask than wonder. Drop us a line at the address below and a member of the Trust team will get back to you.