How can I check the validity of MUST before I join?

[Duncan Drasdo]

How can I check the validity of MUST before I join?

I hope you don't mind my caution but there are so many bogus online sites offering every thing under the sun, purely to get hold of bank/credit card details etc. I am serious about keeping Man Utd independent and would like to back your campaign.

Are you recognised by the Club and your aims approved of?

Is there anyway I can check out your validity before submitting my completed application?

[J.D.]

Thanks to Duncan & Sam for answering this question.

I think if you explore our website you should be able to reassure yourself that we are a legitimate organisation.

For starters, we are registered with and regulated by the FSA since we are organised as an Industrial & Provident Society (IPS) (http://www.mufctrust.org/about/organisation.php).

In particular you might be interested to view the following pages on our website:

Our Patrons
We are honoured to have many celebrities and former footballers in our ranks. See them here: http://www.mufctrust.org/about/patrons.php

Our Leadership
Our committee members and directors are dedicated
http://www.mufctrust.org/about/committee.php

We are recognised by Supporters Direct
We are also the Manchester United representative on Supporters Direct - the Government backed Football Supporters' Trusts initiatives:
http://www.supporters-direct.org/englandwales/about.htm
and
http://www.supporters-direct.org/englandwales/links.htm

Our brokers
Our brokers are Brewin Dolphin Securities in Manchester - contact Neil Harding (Director) - 0161 839 4222.

Our members
Of course for those interested in face to face contact, you can talk to members on many different United discussion forums. You can also meet people at our regular meetings, dates of which are posted on this forum.

Please contact us - we're happy to answer any of your questions.
We do understand your caution but if you do feel you need further reassurance or have any other queries please call us on 0870 742 3025 or we are happy to call you (landline number please) if you prefer.