Dear Fellow Supporters and people of Newport

TONIGHT at 7pm, Newport County AFC Supporters’ Trust will launch its share offer in an attempt to meet its ambition of owning the City’s football club.

This is a momentous occasion and one that will go down in history as the day the club commenced its journey to being supporter-owned and operated.

To achieve this milestone needs the continued support of each and everyone of you who cares about Newport County AFC football club and indeed our great City.

The Trust has been overwhelmed with the level of support from all corners of the globe, all with a connection to the football club or Newport. Former players and managers have spoken fondly of their connection with the club and offered support to help aid our wishes. Why? Quite simply put, there is something special about the Newport County AFC family and once in it you will forever be part of it, passing that passion through family generations. Let’s keep that going!

When we held our open meeting you came out in your hundreds and sent a clear message that this is what the people of Newport want. Notwithstanding that, you then followed it up by joining the Trust, sending our membership from 324 to nearly 1100 in a month. Again, another clear message.

The Trust has been galvanised by this continued support and, while at times things have been a little challenging, we, as a group, have soldiered on knowing what this means for all concerned.

So what are we now asking? The finish line is in sight and we need one more push to get us over that line. Once again, supporters and people of Newport, we are asking you to continue your support in one or a combination of the following ways:

- Come along tonight;

- Join the Trust - you can do so through www.ncafctrust.org or you can complete a form in person tonight;

- Make a donation - again through our website or in person tonight;

- Buy shares - you will need to complete a form and be a member of the Trust - this can be done in person tonight or through our website;

- Commit to a monthly donation - we want to make sure all options are open and will explain more at the event.

Tonight we will share with you the target we have to meet to become the owners, along with the advice we have received from those that have supported the due diligence process.

There are so many people to thank given the level of support we have been so fortunate to receive. From the supporters’ groups to the media, from the current manager to ex-players, the list is endless. That’s what makes this club special. We need that to continue and make a plea to all.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, due to the generosity of the current shareholders, where the club could be supporter-owned. We cannot let that pass us by, so come on Newport, let’s continue to get behind the Trust to enable the club to be secured for future generations.

Its Your Trust and Your Club, let’s make sure that continues.

TRUST BOARD