Fan Advisory Board
What is the Fan Advisory Board (FAB)?
The Fan Advisory Board (FAB) is a structured forum for fan group representatives and elected members from different sections of our fanbase.
It provides a regular, formal channel of communication between the Club and supporters, with discussions recorded and outcomes shared publicly.
The FAB will meet with senior Club staff four times a year, as well as having interim FAB meetings to prepare for the full meetings with the Club. In addition, working groups will be created to focus on issues of particular importance to supporters, with Club staff joining where required, which can report back to the FAB. It is anticipated that FAB members will therefore be expected to attend meetings approximately every 4- 6 weeks.
What is the Remit of the FAB?
The remit of the FAB covers non-playing matters, including:
- The Club's strategic vision and objectives
- Off-pitch performance updates, priorities, and plans
- Operational matchday issues
- Proposals relating to significant changes to Club heritage assets
- Stadium issues and plans
- The Club’s equality, diversity, and inclusion commitments
- The Club's plan for broader supporter engagement
Terms of Reference
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Oxford United have to have a FAB now we are in the Championship?
Although FABs are mandated for clubs in the English Premier League, the EFL has not yet done so. However, FABs are considered best practice as part of wider Fan Engagement programmes.
How will the FAB differ from OUSP?
There are two key differences:
1. The FAB will have a broader remit, including strategy, governance, environmental sustainability, and stadium plans.
2. The make-up of the FAB will be different, with more seats reserved for the Supporters Trust (OxVox), as well as for other fan groups. The number of individual posts will reduce from 9 to a maximum of 6, with 2 posts available for election each year.
What will happen to OUSP?
To ensure continuity as the new structure is established, existing OUSP individual representative places will continue into the FAB. At the end of their term of office, members will be eligible to stand for re-election to the FAB.
How will individual representatives be appointed?
At the end of each season, starting from 2025, an Application and Interview Panel will invite applications from interested supporters. This Panel will be made up of two existing individual FAB representatives, one Club representative and an independent chair from the FSA (Football Supporters Association).
There will be at least two posts available in each election cycle, with the Interview Panel creating a shortlist of candidates to be put to the fanbase for election.
How will supporter group representatives be appointed?
It will be entirely up to the Supporter Group committee to establish how it selects its representatives; however, it must be through a democratic process.
How will the FAB ensure that representatives cover the necessary skills (e.g. finance) and demographics of the fanbase?
Supporter Groups representing specific demographics may apply for one of the reserved seats, ensuring their demographic will be represented. The Application and Interview Panel may identify certain demographics or certain skills that are not represented on the FAB and factor that into the shortlisting. The FAB can also co-opt supporters with necessary skills or experience either to the FAB or to relevant sub-committees.
What is the difference between supporter group and individual representatives?
There is no difference in terms of their status on the FAB. Any representative can be put forward for the role of Chair, Vice Chair, or Secretary, and any representative can participate in sub-committees. The only difference is in how they are elected to the FAB (see above).
How are the FAB chair and vice-chair selected?
Each season, the FAB representatives will elect these posts from among their number.
How can I find out about standing for the FAB?
For more information, please read our Election Policy HERE...
How do I find out who the FAB representatives are?
All representatives will have a public profile and email address on the FAB webpage.
How can I contact the FAB?
Please email oufcfab@gmail.com