What is BIAS ?
The Brentford Independent Association of Supporters
We have been in existence since 1997, and we are a fully democratic, inclusive, non-profit and independent supporter’s group that aims to give a voice to all Brentford Football fans. We are run by fans, for the fans, of Brentford Football Club (BFC).
We are wholly independent of Brentford Football Club, but we always look for a proactive and pragmatic dialogue with them. As a truly independent organisation, BIAS has no hidden or complicated agenda. The volunteers who form the Executive Committee simply do everything they can to ensure the Association is as powerful, capable, and respectful in its operations as possible, ensuring that Brentford fans the world over are heard and given the voice they deserve.
Our vision is to be regarded as an effective Independent Supporters Association, representing the interests of ALL supporters of Brentford Football Club
Our focus is to improve the experience and pleasure of the match day event for all Brentford fans, home or away. We also help fans to join together and strengthen their influence over the way their club is run, and to improve the links between their club and the community it serves
We firmly believe that many voices are stronger than one, and that the best way to influence the club is to represent as many fans as possible, not just ourselves. BIAS exists to provide Brentford fans with an independent voice with the Club to raise issues or concerns.
BIAS acts as co-chair of the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) that is run by the Club and forms part of the Premier League’s Response to the Government White Paper on Football governance, and is a key element of their new Fan Engagement Standard. Whilst the FAB itself focuses on the more strategic and long-term elements of the club’s off-field operations, there are multiple working groups which focus on the day-to-day issues that affect Bees fans. BIAS participates fully in all these working groups and forums on behalf of all Brentford fans.
If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information regarding these Working Groups, please contact us
BIAS is managed by an Executive Committee who act on behalf of our members. Committee members are elected by the membership in line with the BIAS Constitution. As a result Committee members are fans, the same as any of you, and are not paid by or recompensed in any other way by BFC, or anyone else.
BIAS is also an affiliate member of the Football Supporters Association (FSA). The FSA is the national, democratic, representative body for football supporters in England and Wales, who are the leading advocates for supporter ownership, better fan engagement, cheaper ticket prices, the choice to stand at the match, protecting fan rights, good governance, diversity, and all types of supporter empowerment. You can find out more about them here