Rushden and Diamonds Supporters Limited

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Rushden and Diamonds Supporters Limited is a democratic, not-for-profit organisation for supporters of Rushden & Diamonds FC. The main aims of the Trust are:
• to strengthen the bond between the club and the community it serves
• to represent the interests of the supporters and the community in the running of the club.

The Trust is an Industrial & Provident Society fully regulated by the Industrial and Provident Societies Act and accountable for all its financial dealings and transactions.

An IPS belongs to its membership. Literally. Every member owns 1 share, worth £1, in the Trust. Those shares cannot be traded or transferred. The share entitles the member to a vote; one member - one vote.

Everything that the Trust does is guided and controlled by its constitution.
The constitution guarantees that:
• The Trust must operate for the benefit of the community that it serves.
• The Trust's members and officers will not profit from the Trust.

The profits or surpluses of the Trust can only be used to maintain prudent reserves and on expenditure to achieve the Trust's objectives.

The Trust is supported by Supporters Direct, an organisation set up by the Government, to help fans become involved in the clubs they support.