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The Trust will be holding its annual elections to the board in the spring – and there are five vacancies.

Trust chair Tim Hartley said: “This is an opportunity for members to play an active role in the running of the Trust. We have a board with a range of skills but would welcome new  input from members.

“Given the uncertainty at the club over the last few months, the voice of the fans through the Trust is more important than ever.

“If members want to know more about what the role of board member means then please initially contact members@ccfctrust.org and we’ll talk them through what it involves.”

If there are more than five candidates an election will be held in April with the annual meeting taking place at Llandaff Institute in Cardiff on Thursday, May 22^nd.

The volunteers hear about the project

 The Trust and the Cardiff Story Museum have launched an oral history project to record memories of fans going down the City over the ages.

Sixteen volunteers attended the first session at the Old Library and a series of themes to be recorded were discussed including traditions, songs and chants, fashion, attending matches for the first time, working lives and diverse communities.

By the summer it is hoped the volunteers will have recorded a body of history on what the club means to the community of Cardiff and South Wales. The idea is to celebrate the history of Cardiff City and the impact the club has had on people’s lives and across different generations.

Trust Chair Tim Hartley, who attended the session along with vice-chair, David Craig, said: “This is an exciting project and it was great to see so many volunteers at the launch event.

“Supporters will be interviewed about their stories on what the Bluebirds means to them and it will be great to have fans’ memories recorded for enjoyment by future generations.”

The Cardiff Story will train and support the group of volunteers with a view to the helpers passing on their knowledge and skills to future volunteers ensuring it becomes an ongoing project.

Former Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay has accepted an invitation to become an honorary life member of the Trust.

In a letter responding to the invitation from Trust chair Tim Hartley, Malky said: “It was an absolute pleasure to receive your letter. I was touched by its kindness and really appreciate the sentiment.

“I absolutely loved my job and loved living in Cardiff. In truth I’m gutted that I’m not still there.

“As far as the Cardiff fans are concerned, my memory will live long of their passion , commitment and welcome that myself and my staff were given in our time at the club. It would be an honour to be made a life member and, of course, I would accept such a thing.

“I thought you spoke with passion, thoughtfulness and clarity at the meeting in the board room. Please don’t give up on trying to do the right things for the club. Once again, Tim thanks for the memories and the support. I wish you the very best of luck and health.”

Tim Hartley said: “Malky Mackay made a huge contribution during his time at Cardiff City, culminating in promotion to the Premier League.

“He had a fantastic rapport with Bluebirds fans and was undoubtedly one of the most popular managers in the club’s history. So we thought it was appropriate that Malky should be invited to become an honorary member of the Trust. We’re delighted that Malky has accepted that invitation.”

The following Press release was  issued by Mick Antoniw, the Assembly Member for Pontypridd

Mick Antoniw, Assembly Member for Pontypridd has gained Welsh Government involvement in his aim to help Supporters Direct Cymru get off the ground in Wales.

Mick Antoniw, who chairs the All Party Group on Co-operatives and Mutuals, recently hosted an event at the Assembly to identify how community ownership of sport can be extended and made more accessible.

The event was addressed by representatives from Supporters Direct, who already work in Wales by virtue of supporters’ trusts established by clubs in the English football pyramid, and have already spent time with groups involved in Llanelli AFC and Pontypridd, and have met with the WRU and Sports Wales.

Supporters Direct’s successes, such as their role in helping to rescue Merthyr Town FC, convinced Mick Antoniw of the merit of setting up Supporters Direct establishing themselves independently in Wales.  He raised the issue with Culture and Sport Minister John Griffiths, who readily agreed to get involved.

“I’m really pleased to have had such an enthusiastic response from the Minister,” Mick Antoniw said.  “It shows the Welsh Government is serious about promoting sport in Wales and has the confidence in people on the ground to take a leading role in the clubs and sports facilities that are often at the centre of their community.”

“There’s been a growing interest across Wales in community ownership generally and I firmly believe that establishing Supporters Direct Cymru will help put sport back at the heart of our communities.”

Head of England and Wales for Supporters Direct, Daniel Rose, said, “Political backing is extremely important in moving this sort of ambitious project forward.  I am hugely encouraged by the Welsh Government’s willingness to get involved.  My colleagues and I are looking forward to meeting with the Minister very soon.”

Tim Hartley, chair of Cardiff City  Supporters Trust said, “This is a really exciting development.  Wales has been an enthusiastic proponent of supporters’ trusts already, but we currently have no way of extending that into other areas that need it. A Supporters Direct Cymru will help us to reach more communities, more effectively.”

David Craig and Keith Morgan, are pictured (centre and right) presenting a cheque for £500 to Richard Moremon, Ty Hafan Head of Strategic Relationships.

The Trust has presented a £500 cheque to children’s charity, Ty Hafan following the sale of T-shirts.

The fund raising idea came from board member Jon Day, who worked on the design and production of the T-shirts with a friend.

The T-shirts were sold for £7 with £3 of this donated to Ty Hafan and most were sold from the Trust Office at the stadium.  The success of the fund raising project would not have been possible without the generosity and support of Bluebirds fans.

Following the cheque presentation, Trust vice-chair David Craig and fellow board member Keith Morgan were given a tour of the facilities at Ty Hafan by Diane Stringer, Strategic Relationships  Co-ordinator.

David  said: “Both Keith and I were so impressed by what we heard about the level of care provided by staff; by the range and quality of the care facilities, both for children, young people and families and knowing that the £500 will help towards the continuation of such a unique facility.

“We also heard about the wonderful long-term support given to Ty Hafan by our club.  On the visitor palm-print wall in one of the corridors our attention was drawn in particular to those of Graham Kavanagh, Anthony Gerrard and Malky Mackay.”

David Craig and Keith Morgan, are pictured (centre and right) presenting a cheque for £500 to Richard Moremon, Ty Hafan Head of Strategic Relationships.