Minutes from the Society Board Meeting held on Monday 12th October 2020 are now online in the Members Area of the Website.   Read More ...

We now have our own greetings card which can be used for any occasion. Especially made for the Shrimpers Trust/the Southend United Ex-Players Association by 'Stadium Photography'  Read More ...

The latest winner of the Trust's 100 Club is Philip Endell winning £32.00. Why not join up for just £5 per month giving you the chance to win around £30 each week. Visit our Fundraising Page for further information.  Read More ...

The Shrimpers Trust have teamed up with Chablais Sport GB to produce a range of Southend Utd Retro Shirts through their 'world retro' brand. The 1980/81 Championship Shirt is the second design available for sale.   Read More ...

This Christmas the Trust are once again running a 'Big Quiz' with a first prize of £150. The theme for the quiz is 'Pop Song Titles' and the entry fee is just £1.50.   Read More ...

The Shrimpers Trust held a further Board meeting on Monday (12 October) at which the club's finances were again the main discussion point.  Read More ...

Further to our announcement on 27 September we are now pleased to launch our Southend Re-United campaign.  Read More ...

Following Ron Martin's interview on the BBC, the Trust felt it should comment on some of the content.  Read More ...

The Trust Chairman spoke with Ron Martin yesterday and received some reassuring comments regarding funds for the HMRC debt and ongoing costs. It is our view however, as we are sure it is for most fans, that a great deal of uncertainty still remains.   Read More ...

Yesterday evening the Shrimpers Trust held a Board meeting at which the future of the club was discussed at length.   Read More ...

Yesterday the Trust put out a statement, in advance of that then provided by the club chairman. We will be having a Trust Board meeting on Monday devoted solely to considerations regarding the future of our club.  Read More ...

The Shrimpers Trust have teamed up with Chablais Sport GB to produce a range of Southend Utd Retro Shirts through their 'world retro' brand. The 1996/98 'custard splat' Home shirt is the first design available for sale.  Read More ...

Supporters' groups from across the country have joined forces with politicians and pundits to launch 'Sustain The Game!' - a new campaign which calls for urgent action from the authorities to protect the existence of clubs throughout the game.  Read More ...

Supporters will be aware that the League 2 fixture list for the 2020/21 season has now been released by the EFL.   Read More ...

The Southend United Ex-Players Association (SUEPA) was formed by The Shrimpers Trust on 10 January 2018. From a standing start it has now grown in to one of the largest and most dynamic former player groups in the country.  Read More ...

During the curtailed season just gone the Shrimpers Trust donations reached a milestone - £200,000 in fact.  Read More ...

Over the last two weeks, representatives of the Trust have met with Ron Martin - firstly, in a one to one and secondly, as part of a wider supporter's group. These meetings were very welcome and the parties have agreed to schedule them on a regular basis.  Read More ...

Minutes from the Society Board Meeting held on Monday 6th January 2020 are now online in the Members Area of the Website  Read More ...

Over 300 entries were sold for the 2019 Christmas Quiz. 58 entries were received by the closing date of which 22 were correct. The draw for prizes was made by John White after the SUFC training session on Tuesday 21st January.  Read More ...

The latest winner of the Trust's 100 Club is Peter Brock winning £300. Why not join up for just £5 per month giving you the chance to win around £30 each week. Visit our Fundraising Page for further information.  Read More ...

Shrimpers Trust Charity Walk Is Declared A Great Success. We are delighted to confirm that 'Journey to the Gills' has raised a massive £8,089.35.  Read More ...

At the home game vs Rotherham on Saturday 14th December the Shrimpers Trust asked that fans donate non-perishable items, that could be passed on to HARP to support their clients.   Read More ...

Quid A Goal Running Total after the Sky Bet EFL League 1 game vs Bristol Rovers played on Saturday 7th December 2019.   Read More ...

The report is now online from the Sol Campbell Q & A held after the Trust's AGM on Monday 25th November 2019.   Read More ...

Having left the centre circle of the Roots Hall pitch at 11pm on 4th Oct, after 13 hours of continuous walking we are pleased to confirm that the 'Gills' walkers arrived safely at the Priestfield Stadium, at virtually Noon the following day.   Read More ...

On Monday 23rd September the team took some time out from training to attend an open evening at Little Havens Hospice in Benfleet. Here they were able to witness first-hand the unbelievable work the hospice carries out within the local community.  Read More ...

Plans are well underway for our 'Journey to the Gills' Sponsored Walk and as part of this activity Southend United Football Club and the Trust have been working jointly to get our commercial partners on board.  Read More ...

This two sided football shirt key ring is in the SUFC home & away colours for the 2019/20 season with the Shrimpers Trust youth team shirt logo.   Read More ...

On Saturday 5th October 9 Shrimpers Trust members together with SUFC's Head of Commercial Rhys Ellingham will walking the 33.4 miles to the away game between SUFC and Gillingham FC to raise funds for the Trust and Little Havens Hospice.  Read More ...

The Trust is pleased to announce that on Sat 5th Oct 2019 nine members together with SUFC's Head of Commercial Rhys Ellingham will be walking the 33.4 miles from Roots Hall Stadium to SUFC's away game with League 1 rivals Gillingham FC  Read More ...

Minutes from the Liaison Meeting held on 23rd May 2019 are now available for viewing.   Read More ...

On Monday, 29th April, the Shrimpers Trust held their annual End of Season Awards Night in the Shrimpers Bar at Roots Hall.   Read More ...

On the evening of Thursday, 28th March, Shrimpers Trust members and their guests welcomed former Southend United midfielder, Michael Timlin to their fund raising Chinese Evening at East in Alexandra Street.  Read More ...

Late in 2018, the Trust were awarded some funding from the Aviva Community scheme and the Trust were delighted to welcome a group of 6 amazing boys from Kingsdown school on 16th Match for a 'Day to Remember'.  Read More ...

The Shrimpers Trust has again entered the Aviva Community Fund scheme with the aim of welcoming disadvantaged groups to our Football Club.  Read More ...

Recent events such as the Moody Blues campaign and the visits to Roots Hall in 2017 of a number of ex-players such as Derek Spence, Keith Mercer and Billy Best, have highlighted the value of staying in touch.  Read More ...

Some of the Trust's long standing members will know that the Shrimpers Trust was one of the first Trusts to be formed when the movement started around 15 years ago.  Read More ...

Over the years the Trust has donated funds to both Southend United FC and both local and national charities. The money raised has come from various sources including Membership Fees, Quid A Goal, and the 100 Club. An update as to where Trust Funds are donated is now online.  Read More ...