Cardiff City FC Fan Advisory Board

Established this summer (2023) in response to the findings of the UK Government’s Fan-Led Review (FLR) of football governance, Cardiff City’s Fan Advisory Board (FAB) is an independent body for in-depth discussion with the Club’s hierarchy including Executive Club Staff and the Club’s Board of Directors.

APPLICATIONS TO JOIN THE FAB ARE NOW OPEN. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

The three primary objectives of the FLR are to ensure club sustainability, systemic sustainability within the football pyramid and the safeguarding of cultural heritage. Discussions will focus on short, medium and long-term Club strategy and will give supporters a voice and understanding on some decision-making that will directly affect them.

We welcome and encourage supporters from all backgrounds to put their names forward to be on the new Fan Advisory Board.

STRUCTURE

The FAB will comprise of 19 individuals, including three supporter representatives who will be elected by Cardiff City FC’s Season Ticket and Club Member fanbase.

Meetings will be co-chaired by Club Director Steve Borley, Cardiff City’s Nominated Board Level Representative, and one of our elected supporter representatives. Cardiff City FC’s Supporters Liaison Officer (SLO) will serve as Secretary of the FAB.

Nine senior Club representatives will sit on the FAB, including Executive Director & CEO, Ken Choo and Community Foundation Director, Gavin Hawkey.

Six statutory supporter representatives will sit on the FAB, including two members of Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust (CCST); two members of Cardiff City Supporters’ Club (CCSC); one member of Cardiff City Disabled Supporters’ Association (CCDSA) and one corporate member, sponsor or stakeholder (from a shortlist presented by the Head of Commercial) selected by the NBLR.

Discussions will focus on short, medium and long-term Club strategy and will give supporters a voice and understanding on some decision-making that will directly affect them.

MEETINGS & TERMS OF REFERENCE

The FAB will meet four times a year (in January, April, July and October) and the following will regularly be discussed:

• Competition matters
• Enhancing the fan experience
• Stadium development and projects
• Sustainability and corporate and social responsibility initiatives
• Improving fan products and services
• Football governance
• History and Heritage