FAN ENGAGEMENT AND FAN ADVISORY BOARD
FAN ADVISORY BOARD
Fan Advisory Board (FAB)
At the commencement of the 2023/24 season, Burnley FC launched the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) which is designed to support the leagues Fan Engagement Standard (FES).
The FES is a league-wide measured standard designed to reinforce clubs’ commitments to ensuring long-term meaningful engagement with supporters. The FES introduced a framework which the club will follow when designing and implementing their own individual approaches to fan engagement.
The purpose of FAB is to have a consultative panel of supporters who will work alongside the club with the primary purpose of engaging in conversations, exchanging information or ideas, and securing feedback from the fan’s perspective.
The Club undertakes a thorough process to revise the membership of the Fan Advisory Board, ensuring it reflects the voice of Clarets supporters. When the Board was first formed in February 2023, 22 dedicated supporters were appointed following careful consideration by senior Club members and Chairman Alan Pace. The Board has since grown to 26 members, helping to ensure fans’ views continue to play a key role in shaping the Club’s future.
The Fan Advisory Board currently consists of 23 members, all members represent under 18s, 18-24s, 25-34s, 35-44s, 45 -54s, 55-64s & 65-75s. Amongst the members, some of the members also represent gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
- Adnan Ahmed
- Afrasiab Anwar
- Amer Stansfield-Mushtaq
- Andrew Taylor (North Manchester Clarets)
- Charlie Binns
- Charlotte Rigby
- Daniel Moorhouse
- Debra Driver
- Emily Parkinson (Claret & Proud Supporters Group)
- Eve Gurman
- Gareth Murphy (Burnley Football Supporters Club)
- George Poole (Clarets Trust)
- Harry Devonport
- Jessica Mitchell
- Joshua Thompson
- Julian Booth (London Clarets)
- Justine Bedford
- Lee Robinson
- Natalie Bromley
- Natalie Newbitt
- Paul Kidd
- Rick Guttridge
- Tom Parish
How the FAB works.
The FAB is an independent body which will consult with the Club’s hierarchy, including members of the Club’s Board with the aim of discussing and advising on key decisions that relate to fan experience at the club.
The Fan Advisory Board would be expected to discuss a range of topics during the course of a season such as the Club’s strategic vision and objectives, short, medium and long-term business plans and stadium issues and plans. On pitch matters will not be discussed in this board meeting however members will receive regular updates from the playing side.
The FAB will meet a minimum of four times a year, meetings will be arranged by the Club and will either be agenda based (where the agenda is driven and created by fan representatives and the club) or the club will invite the FAB to consult on specific projects.
Since the launch of the FAB in February 2023, three on-boarding meetings took place through the months of February to June. With the first official Premier League FAB Meeting took place on September 12th 2023.
Information on the Fan Advisory Board is included in a fan engagement plan which will be outlined at the start each season. This plan details the aims and objectives of the Club’s formal fan engagement network. Which also introduces the areas and initiatives that the Club will consult its fans on over the course of the season.
Contact Details
To get in touch with the FAB, please see details below;
T: 01282 446800 (Option 5)
Introduction
Fan Advisory Board (FAB)
At the commencement of the 2023/24 season, Burnley FC launched the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) which is designed to support the leagues Fan Engagement Standard (FES).
The FES is a league-wide measured standard designed to reinforce clubs’ commitments to ensuring long-term meaningful engagement with supporters. The FES introduced a framework which the club will follow when designing and implementing their own individual approaches to fan engagement.
The purpose of FAB is to have a consultative panel of supporters who will work alongside the club with the primary purpose of engaging in conversations, exchanging information or ideas, and securing feedback from the fan’s perspective.
The Club undertakes a thorough process to revise the membership of the Fan Advisory Board, ensuring it reflects the voice of Clarets supporters. When the Board was first formed in February 2023, 22 dedicated supporters were appointed following careful consideration by senior Club members and Chairman Alan Pace. The Board has since grown to 26 members, helping to ensure fans’ views continue to play a key role in shaping the Club’s future.
Members of the FAB
Here we’d like to introduce you the FAB Members.
The Fan Advisory Board currently consists of 23 members, all members represent under 18s, 18-24s, 25-34s, 35-44s, 45 -54s, 55-64s & 65-75s. Amongst the members, some of the members also represent gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
- Adnan Ahmed
- Afrasiab Anwar
- Amer Stansfield-Mushtaq
- Andrew Taylor (North Manchester Clarets)
- Charlie Binns
- Charlotte Rigby
- Daniel Moorhouse
- Debra Driver
- Emily Parkinson (Claret & Proud Supporters Group)
- Eve Gurman
- Gareth Murphy (Burnley Football Supporters Club)
- George Poole (Clarets Trust)
- Harry Devonport
- Jessica Mitchell
- Joshua Thompson
- Julian Booth (London Clarets)
- Justine Bedford
- Lee Robinson
- Natalie Bromley
- Natalie Newbitt
- Paul Kidd
- Rick Guttridge
- Tom Parish
Information on how the FAB works
The FAB is an independent body which will consult with the Club’s hierarchy, including members of the Club’s Board with the aim of discussing and advising on key decisions that relate to fan experience at the club.The Fan Advisory Board would be expected to discuss a range of topics during the course of a season such as the Club’s strategic vision and objectives, short, medium and long-term business plans and stadium issues and plans. On pitch matters will not be discussed in this board meeting however members will receive regular updates from the playing side.The FAB will meet a minimum of four times a year, meetings will be arranged by the Club and will either be agenda based (where the agenda is driven and created by fan representatives and the club) or the club will invite the FAB to consult on specific projects.Since the launch of the FAB in February 2023, three on-boarding meetings took place through the months of February to June. With the first official Premier League FAB Meeting took place on September 12th 2023.Information on the Fan Advisory Board is included in a fan engagement plan which will be outlined at the start each season. This plan details the aims and objectives of the Club’s formal fan engagement network. Which also introduces the areas and initiatives that the Club will consult its fans on over the course of the season.
Contact Details
To get in touch with the FAB, please see details below;T: 01282 446800 (Option 5)E: FAB@burnleyfc.com
Fan Engagement Plan
Here at Burnley Football Club, we have a strong commitment to engage with our loyal supporters in a healthy and productive manner. With high importance from Club leadership, we continue to prioritise open dialogue, collaboration, and consultation with fans across all areas of the matchday and supporter experience.
For the 2025/26 season in the Premier League, we have developed a refreshed Fan Engagement Plan outlining the Club’s aims and objectives for our formal fan engagement network. This plan details the key topics, areas, and initiatives we will work on with our supporters throughout the season.
The 2025/26 Fan Engagement Plan is be available here.
Fan Forum
The Burnley FC Fan Forum gives supporters the opportunity to ask Chairman Alan Pace their questions.
The event is recorded and published on Clarets+, you can watch last season's event below.
Supporters Groups, Trusts & Associations
The list below contains many organised supporter groupings.
Some are social clubs where like-minded fans can meet and forge friendships, some offer organised travel services to away games, some meet with club officials regularly to communicate their members feedback and some are have representation across the league and partner organisations.
All provide a forum for supporters to share ideas, feedback and to collaborate as one voice - they often give the opportunity to meet on a regular basis. These groups provide a medium of expression for the history, culture and future of our football club.
If you would like to be included on this list and / or wish to make an amendment, please email our Supporter Liaison Officer.
If you are part of one of these organisations and have a story you would like the club to share, please let us know. We want to hear from you!
Please note: the following list is in alphabetical order.
Accrington Clarets
Contact: Peter Baron
Phone: 07500 781481
Email: peter.baron@sky.com
Facebook: Accrington Clarets
Barrowford Clarets
Contact: John Wilkinson
Email: barrowfordclarets@gmail.com
Membership is closed for this season.
Boundary Clarets
Contact: Chris McGowan
Phone: 07526 312419
Email: boundaryclarets@outlook.com
Burnley Disabled Supporters Group
Contact: Peter Biddulph
Phone: 07395 808730
Email: peterbiddulph@btinternet.com
Burnley FC Supporters Groups
Email: burnleyfcsg@gmail.com
Twitter: @burnleyfcsg
Burnley Football Supporters Club
Contact: Liz
Phone: 07990 874695
Email: BurnleyFSC@yahoo.co.uk
Central Lancs Clarets
Contact: Meg Steele
Phone: 07944 625912
Clarets Trust
Contact: George Poole
Email: info@claretstrust.co.uk
Website: https://claretstrust.co.uk
Colne Clarets
Contact: Iain Beattie
Phone: 07866 424084
Email: iain-beattie@sky.com
(Colne Clarets do not organise coach travel)
East Anglian Clarets
Contact: Bradley Miller
Email: bradleymillerbfc18@gmail.com
Facebook: East Anglian Clarets
London Clarets
Contact: Dave Parker
Email: londonclarets@gmail.com
Website: www.londonclarets.org.uk
London's Longside
Twitter: @ldnlongside
Email: ldnlongside@outlook.com
Manchester Clarets
Contact: Matt Lane
Phone: 07415 237874
Twitter: @MCRClarets
North Manchester Clarets
Contact: Andy Taylor
Phone: 07796 376562
Email: jat999@tinyworld.co.uk
Rossendale Clarets
Contact: Bev Todd
Phone: 07976 519701
Email: rossyclarets@hotmail.com
Skipton Clarets
Contact: Rev David Wiseman
Phone: 01756 797443
Email: davidwiseman1@sky.com
Turfed Out
Facebook: Turfed Out LGBT Clarets
Twitter: @LGBTClarets
Instagram: @TurfedOutLGBT
West Yorkshire Clarets
Contact: John Robertson
Email: wyclarets@gmail.com
Summary of FAB Meetings
The summaries of the previous FAB meetings are available below.
SEASON 2025/26
SEASON 2024/25
SEASON 2023/24
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
.png?clxf=t_general_medium)
THE OFFICIAL SITE OF BURNLEY FOOTBALL CLUB