In accordance with the Premier League’s recently announced Fan Engagement Standard, Nottingham Forest is excited to introduce our Fan Engagement Plan.
The Fan Engagement Standard was approved by all Premier League Clubs in a unanimous vote in November 2022.
You may access the complete Fan Engagement Plan here. Our Fan Advisory Board (FAB) was recently announced as a key component of our strategy, and this marks a significant advancement in how we, as a Club, consult with and engage our supporters groups through structured dialogue about a variety of off-field issues and topics that are very important to our supporters. The main goal of the FAB is to improve the experience for each of our supporters.
The FAB will comprise of six fan members from the below supporters’ groups:
- Nottingham Forest Supporters Trust
- Nottingham Forest Supporters Club
- Forza Garibaldi
- Punjabi Forest
- Nottingham Forest Disabled Supporters Association
- Nottingham Forest North AmericaThe FAB will also be completed by two independent representatives. Starting tomorrow, information on how to apply for a spot on the Fan Advisory Board will be made available.
All of these organizations have graciously accepted our invitation to serve on the FAB, which will convene for the first time in October 2023.
Tom Cartledge, chairman of Nottingham Forest, stated: “We are excited to launch our Fan Engagement Plan for the 2023–24 season.
“The Fan Engagement Standard is a big step forward for fan engagement in the most watched sports league in the world. It was unanimously adopted by all Premier League Clubs last year.
“I am honored to serve as the Nominated Board Level Official to oversee the creation of our Fan Advisory Board. My goal is to ensure that this brings real value to our fandom by having meaningful conversations with the FAB members to create long-lasting and positive change for all of our fans.
“Our supporters are the heart and soul of Nottingham Forest and stand for everything the city has to offer. It gives me joy to share this news with you all today after months of diligent labor behind the scenes.
The Fan Engagement Plan also includes specifics about our goals for the 23–24 season and updates on our recent accomplishments.