INDEPENDENT MARINE FANS BOARD

Mission and Values

Our mission

To communicate with all parties, support and accelerate the growth of Marine Fan Base, cultivating collaboration to support Marine AFC now and in the future.

Our values

Our seven core values describe our culture and how we deliver our group. They help us attract people who will drive us forward and implement our strategy. Our values reflect a strong passion for Marine, as well as an ambition to empower Marine AFC board staff to deliver the best possible services and support to all our fan base.

We are:

• Marine Fans focused
• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Professional and accountable
• Knowledgeable
• Innovative
• Positive Energy

Fan focused – Our fans are at the heart of everything we do, and we proactively respond to their diverse needs and circumstances. We are a partner of choice for Marine FC Board, building trust and confidence with our professionalism, promoting standards, and developing solutions for. We are committed to supporting community initiatives and contributing to the overall well-being of the community through our work with the club. Ambitious for our club and supporters, we advocate for targeted investment in fan facilities and creating an environment where all fans can thrive.

Inclusive – We celebrate, value, and actively promote fairness, respect, equality, diversity, and inclusion. We strive for a better, fairer match experience where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to fully participate and contribute, achieving a whole industry approach. We are dedicated to generating social value by supporting initiatives that benefit the broader community, ensuring our practices contribute to social cohesion, and working towards an equitable society where we can play a role in enhancing the quality of experience for all.

Collaborative – We work collaboratively to shape the future and build lasting contributions to the industry. We do this both within and across our internal teams, with our members and a wide range of external partners and organisations. We leverage our collective strengths and contributions to achieve common goals or outcomes. We lead and promote industry best practice through collaboration and partnerships.

Professional and accountable – We hold more than expertise; we encompass a commitment to ethical conduct and continuous improvement. We foster a culture of accountability and trust in which every member of the board takes ownership of our culture and performance, and fans are aware of what we do. We achieve recognition and respect through consistent contributions and maintaining unwavering standards of excellence at the football club.

Knowledgeable – We continuously develop our knowledge and expertise to ensure that we remain credible and lead the way as a reliable source of intelligence and advice. We rely on data, evidence and expertise to inform our output and actions. Through a deep knowledge of football, we are able to anticipate our needs before they are articulated. Through this we encourage and enable growth, development, and lifelong support for Marine AFC.

Innovative – For us this involves the ability to think creatively, work with others , and pursue ambitious goals. We do this with courage and determination, ultimately leading to breakthroughs, progress, and positive change. We are growth minded and challenge conventional thinking to drive better plans and policy.

These are the fundamental principles that guide the Marine Fans Board (MFB).

Contact us fansboard@marinefc.com or on ‘X’ @MarineFansBoard