Time Running Out To Apply For Everton Fan Advisory Board

Time is running out for supporters to apply for the 2025 Everton Fan Advisory Board (FAB) election.

An independent group that is consulted by the Club’s hierarchy and updated quarterly on short, medium and long-term strategic plans, the panel was established in 2021 as the first of its kind in the Premier League.

To ensure a voice is given to the broadest possible spectrum of Evertonians, the FAB is comprised of nominated members representing all supporter groups that have regular, structured dialogue with the Club, and elected representatives from the wider fan base.

For 2025, the FAB will elect two new members - one to take up a 12-month tenure and another to join for the coming three seasons.

The only criteria applicants must meet to be eligible for election is having had an Everton supporter number as of 1 May 2025.

Fan Advisory Board members can be based anywhere in the world and will have the option to attend all meetings in person or virtually.

APPLY TO JOIN THE EVERTON FAN ADVISORY BOARD

Supporters will be required to submit a biography (maximum of 300 words) and a video no longer than 60 seconds explaining why they believe they should be considered for election as part of their application. They will also have the option to state whether they wish to be considered for the one-year role, three-year role or both.

Blues wishing to apply have until 11.59pm on Saturday 31 May to put themselves forward as a potential candidate.

A shortlisting process will then take place in early June, with Evertonians to be asked to vote for their preferred candidates from Friday 6 June. The fan vote will close on Thursday 26 June, with the result of the election to be independently verified by the Football Supporters’ Association before being announced in the first week of July.

The successful candidates must be available to attend the inaugural meeting of the 2025/26 Fan Advisory Board on Monday 7 July. 

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, a former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, said: "As a lifelong Evertonian and a Season Ticket holder, it has been my privilege over the years to watch the game at Goodison Park. Football has changed considerably in the past few years and clubs recognise that they need to have fans’ voices represented in their decision-making.

“With fan engagement playing a bigger role than ever, there has never been a better opportunity for fans to be part of this development and I would strongly urge Evertonians to apply to become members of Everton’s Fan Advisory Board, especially as we move into our iconic new stadium and start a brand new chapter in our Club’s incredible history.”

The shortlisting committee for this year’s election will be comprised of three members of the FAB who are not seeking re-election, a representative of the Club’s Governance team, Rev. Canon Ellen Loudon (Director of Social Justice for the Diocese of Liverpool and Canon Chancellor of Liverpool Cathedral) and Frank McKenna (CEO of Liverpool-based Downtown In Business, former Leader of the Northwest Regional Authority and former Deputy Leader of Lancashire County Council).

For more information about the FAB, or to read election rules, click here. To submit an application, click here.