Arsenal Supporters' Trust 'the fanshare scheme' in August 2010 with the vocal backing of the club’s chief executive, Ivan Gazidis, as a vehicle for fans to buy part shares in Arsenal. More than 1,800 members invested almost £2m in the scheme, which gave fans the rights that came with share ownership, including the ability to attend the Arsenal annual meeting, pose questions on club finances and vote on policy. Arsenal Supporters' Trust The Arsenal Supporters' Trust is the official supporters' trust of Arsenal Football Club, as recognised by Supporters Direct. The group, like other supporters' trusts, seeks to strengthen the influence of supporters
Supporters' groups Supporters' groups Supporters' groups or supporters' clubs are independent fan clubs or campaign groups in sport, mostly association football. Supporters' groups in continental Europe are generally known as ultras which derives from the Latin word ultrā, meaning "beyond" in English, with the implication that their enthusiasm is 'beyond' the normal. In English-speaking nations, these groups are generally known as "supporters' groups". Most groups in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia call themselves "supporters' groups", however some do self identify as ultras, particularly in communities with large Spanish, French, or Italian speaking populations. In Brazil, the organised torcida plays