About
The Old Spotted Dog Ground Trust (OSDGT) manage the Old Spotted Dog Ground on Upton Lane in Forest Gate Newham, East London.
Its trustees have devolved responsibilities for the day to day running of the ground, under protocols and governance procedures agreed by the democratic structures of the society.
The OSDGT was set up in December 2014 and in November 2020 became a wholly-owned subsidiary company (09349773) of Clapton Community Football Club Limited, a member-led community benefit society based in Forest Gate in east London. The OSDGT became a registered charity on the 22nd of June 2022 (Registration number: 1199417).
The majority of trustees have been appointed or confirmed by the society’s members. However, we also welcome and are seeking active participation from the wider community in Newham, as a positive way of genuinely reaching out to those who are marginalised and unrepresented because of age, income, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religious or moral belief (an aim that is set out in our charity’s governing document).
Our current Trustees, as of May 1st 2025, are:
Tim Archer
Kevin Blowe
A human rights campaigner with the Network for Police Monitoring (Netpol) and Forest Gate resident.
Joe Cassidy
A communications specialist with experience in project management, campaigns and fundraising.
Ian Foster
Originally from Blackpool, now in his 15th year living and working in east London. Professional do-er of things.
Sean Lynch
Annu Mayor
A Forest Gate resident, a member of the Newham Youth Safety Board and a volunteer for a Newham homeless charity and foodbank.
Charlie McDonald
A local resident and CCFC supporter.
Pedro Santos
Working to make the Old Spotted Dog more accessible for people with disabilities.
Mark Soames
Lawyer specialising in crime and regulatory law.
Hannah Symmons
A local resident with a background in commercial marketing and business transformation.