STAR is a non-profit making, democratically accountable Supporters’ Trust set up in March 2002 and is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It is the successor to Reading Football Supporters’ Club (est. 1930) as the fans’ organisation, but has a legal constitution with a wide range of objectives. A registered society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, each paid-up adult member of STAR has an equal £1 share in the society and one vote.

Our full title is The Reading Football Supporters’ Society Limited, registered Office c/o KnightGoodhead, 7 Bournemouth Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3DA. Company number IP29371R.

Its objectives can be summarised as aiming to represent the interests of Reading supporters to the Football Club, the media, the local community and the football world, as well as encouraging football in the local community and strengthening the links between the local community and the Club.

Whilst financial resources are obviously very important in building and sustaining a successful football club, there also has to be a passionate, human and communal dimension. STAR is here to help build and sustain a well-supported and well-respected football club in Reading where the whole community feels involved.