DHST Mission
1. Being the democratic and representative voice of the supporters of the Club and strengthening the bonds between the Club and the communities which it serves.
2. Achieving the greatest possible supporter and community influence in the running and ownership of the Club.
3. Promoting responsible and constructive community engagement by present and future members of the communities served by the Club and encouraging the Club to do the same.
4. Operating democratically, fairly, sustainably, transparently and with financial responsibility and encouraging the Club to do the same.
5. Being a positive, inclusive and representative organisation, open and accessible to all supporters of the Club.
To this end:
a. membership of the Society is open to all meeting the stated criteria.
b. the Society is committed to eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, income, disability, gender identification, ethnicity, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity or sexual orientation.
c. the Society is also committed to promoting equality by treating people fairly and with respect, by recognising that inequalities may exist, by taking steps to address them and by providing access and opportunities for all members of the community.
DHST Vision
Dulwich Hamlet FC will be a beacon of quality - a viable, inclusive, sustainable and
flourishing football club at the heart of its local community, protected by its structure, ownership and values, and providing a great match day experience. It will have a secure long-term home in East Dulwich whose facilities act as a
welcoming hub, and will exert positive cultural influence within football.
DHST Objectives to the end of 2026
1. We will make tangible progress towards the Trust’s aim of protecting DHFC for the community
[End 2026 target - relationship with club]
2. We will increase DHST’s membership to 600
[End 2026 target - membership]
3. We will run four new Community initiatives in 2025-2026
[Mid 2026 target - community]
4. We will improve the match day experience at the current stadium & (working with the Club)
optimise the fan experience during the transition period
[Mid 2026 target - matchday experience]
5. We will ensure that the interests of fans are represented in the new stadium’s design process
[Mid 2026 target - new stadium]
6. We will appoint a Fundraising Officer tasked with producing a material increase in income within a year
[Late 2025 target - fundraising]