| 2003 |
May |
Alex Metcalfe and John Connelly form TOASfT (The Oldham Athletic Supporters Foundation Trust). |
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June |
TOASfT secures funding from Business Link Manchester and the ERDF - through this, Adrian Stores is appointed as Fundraiser and Director.
Dave Hudson and Dave Holt are appointed as Directors.
Millenium Allstars vs Wembley Wizards sees Latics legends take to the Boundary Park pitch for the Trust's first fundraising event which generates over £100,000 of income for the Trust. |
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July |
First public meeting is held at Boundary Park - over 1000 Latics fans attend. Feedback from the meeting results in TOASfT being re-named Trust Oldham. |
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September |
After ballot of its 350 members, a full board of Directors are appointed with Alex Metcalfe, Dave Hudson and Dave Holt continuing as Directors. Adrian Stores continues in his Fundraising role. |
| 2004 |
March |
Just under a year after its formation, Trust Oldham invests £200,000 in Oldham Athletic Association Football Club 2004, securing a 3% shareholding in the club, and a seat on the Board. Trust Vice-Chair, Barry Owen is nominated as the first ever Supporters' representative on the board of Oldham Athletic. |
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October |
Trust Oldham purchase a Mini Bus which is loaned to the club on an ongoing basis in a donation worth £20,000. |
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To fall in line with Supporters Direct guidelines, Trust Oldham converts to an IPS named Oldham Athletic Supporters Foundation Limited, but continues to work under the name Trust Oldham. |
| 2005 |
April |
Trust Oldham contribute £20,000 towards the signing of Luke Beckett on loan from Sheffield United. |
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September |
Latics PlayerShare is unveiled by Trust Oldham - a scheme aimed at assisting Oldham Athletic to sign players. |