A 10-member interim Committee, boasting over 300 years of combined experience supporting Rhyl Football Club, is guiding the establishment of a Supporters Trust. Aligned in the goal of securing Belle Vue's future, the Committee collaborates with CPD y Rhyl 1879 and the Rhyl Fans Association. The Trust's membership is expanding after a successful fundraising event, and those interested in joining the interim Committee are invited to contact the Trust to contribute their skills towards securing football at Belle Vue for generations to come.
  • Mike Jones

    MIKE JONES

    Interim chair

    I have taken on the interim role to assist the Trust get established. I was a former Managing Director of Rhyl FC, Secretary of the original Rhyl Fans Association and supporter of the club for over 20 years. Football without fans is nothing. Key objective has always been securing Belle Vue for the footballing community of the Rhyl town.

  • Jonathan Evans

    JONATHAN EVANS

    Interim vice-chair

    I have taken on the interim role of Vice-Chair to support the Trust. I have been a Rhyl FC fan since the late 70s when I used to go to Belle Vue with my Dad, Dave who still watches from the main stand now. I have had many roles connected to Rhyl FC including Programme Seller, Coach with the Rhyl U16 European Tournament winning team in France and also Chairman of the previous version of the Rhyl Fans Association.

  • James Curran

    JAMES CURRAN

    Interim secretary

    I look after the website and write articles for the Trust website. I have supported Rhyl since the mid 80’s and for the last 5 years of the old club led on social media for Rhyl FC. I joined the Trust with the hope that the common goal of securing Belle Vue would ensure that all worked together.

  • Ross Thorpe

    ROSS THORPE

    Media & memberships

    I have followed Rhyl home and away for over 11 years. My background is in security and Team Management with great personnal liaison skills. I currently work in the Children Care Sector. My role within the trust is assisting with media duties and also as a security advisor when needed.

  • Graham Cartlidge

    GRAHAM CARTLIDGE

    Fundraising lead

    I have been a lifelong supporter of Rhyl FC. I played for the club as a junior and have gone on to perform many roles at Belle Vue. These include Director, fundraiser, kitman and grounds maintenance tasks. I am currently working with the Trust on a number of fundraising ideas to help raise money for the purchase of Belle Vue to enable the club to move forward.

  • Derek Hughes

    DEREK HUGHES

    Committee member

    Info to follow

  • Mike Steel

    MIKE STEEL

    Committee member

    Info to follow

  • Mike Jones

    MIKE JONES

    Committee member

    I have taken on the role of Secretary for the Trust. I have supported Rhyl FC for over 40 years and previously served on the management committee for the old Rhyl FC. I joined the Trust to help preserve the history of Rhyl FC and support the long term security of football at Belle Vue for future generations.

  • David Carlisle

    DAVID CARLISLE

    Committee member

    I have taken on the role of Treasurer for the Trust. I have a business background and my role is to ensure written and accurate accounts are produced and reported to the Management Committee of the Trust. I previously assisted with the Management Committee of the old club and I am keen to support the Trust in their endeavours to work with all parties for the long term benefit of football in the town.

  • Pete Blackburne

    PETE BLACKBURNE

    Fundraising support

    I first started watching Rhyl FC at Belle Vue in the late 1980’s. I have volunteered in various jobs at Rhyl, from being a ball boy through to coaching at the academy. I have joined the Supporters Trust to help safeguard the future of Belle Vue.