This week sees the launch of the Club’s new approach to supporter consultation through the formation of the West Ham United Official Supporters’ Board (WHUSB), Disabled Supporters’ Board (DSB) and Juniors Supporters’ Board (JSB) which replaces the Supporters Advisory Board (SAB) and Disabled Supporters Advisory Board (DSAB).
With the creation of the Official Supporters’ Board format, this week’s launch will also see the DSAB newly renamed as the Official Disabled Supporters’ Board, chaired by Season Ticket Holders, Cathy Bayford and Trevor Bright. the DSB will be welcoming new applications for three Hammers Season Ticket Holders or Claret members to join the DSB and have their say on their experience as an accessibility supporter at London Stadium. For more information, email Cathy and Trevor at DSB@westhamunited.co.uk.
The next meeting of the DSB is scheduled for Monday 10 December 2018 at London Stadium.
The Club have also announced the creation of the West Ham United Official Junior Supporters’ Board (JSB) which will enable young Hammers aged 11-20 to get directly involved and have their say in all things West Ham. The JSB will feed directly into the Official Supporters’ Board.
The Official Supporters’ Board will act exclusively as the only conduit between the supporters and the Board of Directors alongside the Disabled Supporters’ Board and Junior Supporters’ Board.
The three new Supporters Boards will work together under one umbrella, with fan representatives featuring on public profiles providing them with a platform to liaise with and build relationships with all West Ham United supporters. There will also be an opportunity for the wider fanbase to apply throughout the season to sit on specialist subgroups.
Applications for the WHUSB, DSB and JSB will open later this week, with the first meeting of the WHUSB scheduled for Thursday 29 November 2018.
To apply for the new WHUSB click here