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Joint statement issued by the Boards of Hereford United Independent Supporters Association (HUISA) and Hereford United Supporters Trust (HUST) following a joint meeting at Edgar Street on Monday 3rd March 2014:
The meeting commenced with introductions from those present and opening discussions from the Chairs of the two supporters organisations. These outlined the aims, objectives and activities of each group and then moved into fundraising strategies.
It was confirmed that HUST had made a commitment not to replicate or duplicate any fundraising activity that HUISA was pursuing. As a relatively young, new organisation the strategy HUST is pursuing is one of building long term sustainable income streams to support the Trust in its ambitions to support football in the county. Is was clear that HUISA have more immediate fund raising capability and are continuing supporting the club with ongoing financial donations.
The discussion then moved onto the current situation of the club and matters of interest to supporters. The position regarding the Asset of Community Value (ACV) was discussed in detail and it was felt that a better understanding was gained by all of the purpose and function of an ACV and why it has been pursued by the Trust Board.
A full and frank discussion then followed on the relationship that those present had with each other, the supporters and with the Football Club Board, given that many of those present had contributed to both the supporters organisations in the past. It was clear that those present all have a common thread of passion and support for the Football Club.
The meeting concluded with a discussion on ideas for running some form of joint event between HUISA and HUST and a further meeting has been arranged in April to develop these ideas further.