After many months of hard work, and one or two false starts, Hendon Football Club Supporters Trust is delighted to announce that it has taken control of Hendon Football Club from its previous owners.

The club has commenced trading through the Trust;s subsidiary company, Hendon Football Club (2008) Limited. The club's initial Board of Directors comprises three long-term Hendon fans, Simon Lawrence (who becomes Chairman), David Bedford and Michael Harte.

Hendon Football Club, which enjoyed its centenary in 2008 and has one of the proudest histories in non-league football, becomes one of a handful of football clubs that is entirely owned by its supporters.

The club is now playing its home matches at Vale Farm, the home of Wembley Football Club and will once again compete in the Ryman League Premier Division (the third level of non-league football) this season.

Simon Lawrence said: "Taking ownership of the club has been the aim ever since the Supporters Trust was formed back in March 2006. It has taken us quite a while to get there but now the destiny of our club is in our hands. We face a huge challenge to bounce back from the loss of Claremont Road and to ensure our survival and we appeal to all Hendon fans - past and present - to support us now and help ensure that Hendon fans of the future are able to celebrate our bicentenary.

"We are starting from scratch in terms of corporate sponsorship and advertising so if there are any companies out there that would like to form a relationship with us, we would be only too pleased to meet you.

"Hendon Football Club Supporters Trust would like to thank The Football Association, Middlesex County Football Association, London Football Association and the Ryman League for their support over the past four years and we look forward to maintaining our close ties with them for many years to come."