KEEPIETHE MAGAZINE OF THE SCOTTISH FOOTBALL PARTNERSHIP UPPIE & TRUST SEASON 2016/2017

Scottish Football Partnership

Working in partnership with: 2016/17 IN NUMBERS 2016/17 SAW 103 AWARDS GRANTED * Chairman’s Report £541,548 When we started we intended to be a non-stuffy organisation and I hope we have kept it up. This is as close as it gets to an annual report. We prefer the deeds of the clubs and groups we support to tell our story in the hope it will allow us to do more next year and encourage others. £541,548 103 Awards and our combined investment of This year we have processed a total of 37 SFP AWARDS will benefit clubs and charitable organisations, big and small, across all parts of . We remain indebted to the Scottish FA for their continued support. Without them we would cease to exist as a helpful body assisting all levels of the game. We hope our efforts feed back into the football £249,904 development chain. If nothing else the youngsters that participate gain lifetime changing habits. Some highlights from the year include our support for the Scottish Women’s National squad in partnership with sportscotland and sse. Qualification forEuro 2017 was a fantastic achievement for and her players and we hope the funding provided will assist their preparations ahead 62 SFP TRUST AWARDS of their opening group match against England in Utrecht on the 19th of July. We wish them well. Our containerised changing room projects are now all over Scotland including the outer isles. More importantly we are now getting them back to re cycle after clubs find permanent long term solutions. We conservatively estimate that this project alone provides facilities4 new to clubssupport who activity were £131,644 for around 14,000 grassroots players and we look forward to working with awarded changing rooms this year. It has been another busy period for our Trust as we complete our third year of operation. I would like to thank all of the charitable organisations who have provided funds to support our work this IN ADDITION year as we continue to assist the non-professional end of the game. A special mention goes to the Kilpatrick Fraser Charitable Trust who backed our pilot FooTea project in Cumbernauld and Kilwinning. This football based health and wellbeing project proved to be a very popular and we hope to expand on this work on a much bigger scale across the country. In the coming weeks we 4 PORTABLE CHANGING ROOM will be announcing some recently secured funding to enable us to do so. Watch this space. PROJECTS AWARDED We are a small organisation but work very hard to deliver for football, no more so than Stuart and Laura who’s energy and enthusiasm keeps a very able board from becoming stuffy and boring. * As chairman I am lucky to enjoy such support and would sooner the clubs tell our story as this £160,000 edition of Keepie Uppie will show. Please remember if your idea is good for football at any level, we will listen. James Clydesdale, Chairman The Scottish Football Partnership *representative investment value THIS SEASON, SFP AND SFP TRUST MADE 103 AWARDS, INVESTING £541,548

SFP supports the Scottish Women’s Scottish Football Partnership

We’ve provided fun football We supported the participation of National Team ahead of the UEFA activities, health education over 4,000 schoolchildren, boys and hot nutritious meals to 60 and girls, in the Scottish Schools Euro 2017 Finals schoolchildren FA National Cup Competitions.

The Scottish Football Partnership was delighted to , Lucy Graham, , Leanne be able to assist the women’s national squad in their Crichton and Jo Love and the SFP have also assisted We’ve funded First Aid training for non- We’ve funded the delivery preparations for this summer’s Euro 2017 Finals in Lizzie Arnot, , Hayley Lauder, Eilish professional coaches and volunteers as well of educational workshops to the Netherlands. What a fantastic achievement for the McSorley, Zoe Ness, , Rachel McLauchlin as funding Health Checks for Managers grassroots clubs to combat players to qualify for these Finals and we hope our and Lee Alexander. racism and encourage players and Coaches at the professional end of the funding support will enhance Anna and her squad’s Anna Signeul said: game. and coaches to reject prejudiced ability to progress far in the tournament. We wish them attitudes and behaviour every success. “It’s fantastic that The Scottish Football Partnership, sportscotland and SSE have As well as the support from the SFP, funding from come together to support the players in being sportscotland, through its National Lottery stream the best they can be ahead of their first ever We’ve funded 15 players from the as well as from SSE will enable those home-based European Championships.” Scottish Women’s National Team international players in full-time employment or “It’s a strong statement from all three parties with training bursaries ahead of education to focus solely on their preparations for this that they care about the women’s game in their involvement in the UEFA Euro summer’s tournament. The ground-breaking move 17 Finals. Scotland and are willing to help the players for football has been met with the support of those improve. We feel we have support from players’ employers and educational establishments. everyone and that will help us going into the The scheme is now underway and will continue until Euros. To have our best domestic players on after the end of Scotland’s first-ever campaign in the We’ve helped clubs across the country with the same playing field as their teammates new goalposts, floodlights, clubhouses, 3G European Championship finals. who are full-time professionals is really We’ve helped 27 grassroots clubs Pitches, dug-outs, portable changing rooms, important. It offers equal opportunity and will add another team to their playing More than half of the squad have benefitted from the turnstiles, defibrillators, pitch drainage, stand us in good stead ahead of July.” membership. funding package including , , licensing projects and CCTV. , Megan Cunningham, ,

Scottish Women’s A Squad Fixtures in UEFA Euro Championships 19th July -v- England Nieuw Galgenwaard, Utrecht WE’RE PROUD TO HAVE HELPED ALL AREAS OF THE GAME, ACROSS ALL LEVELS, IN ALL PARTS OF SCOTLAND 23rd July -v- Portugal Sparta Stadion, Rotterdam #SUPPORTINGtheGAME 27th July -v- Spain Adelaarshorst Stadion, Deventer Scottish Football Partnership Supporting 3G pitches

Since 2012, The Scottish Football Partnership and SFP Trust have supported 29 3G pitch projects across all levels of the game in Scotland, ranging from full size installations to training size pitches as well as full-size and training-size surface replacements. Our total investment in these projects has reached £802,500 with the total project value in association with other partners, agencies and the clubs involved amounting to circa £6,808,500.

NO. TEAM PITCH SIZE LOCATION 1. F.C. TRAINING SIZE PITCH , MOTHERWELL 2. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH F.C. FULL SIZE STADIUM PITCH 3. F.C. FULL SIZE STADIUM PITCH 4. DUNDEE EAST COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB TRAINING SIZE PITCH WHITTON PARK, DUNDEE 5. ST MIRREN F.C. TRAINING SIZE INDOOR PITCH 6. GARTCAIRN F.C. FULL SIZE PITCH AIRDRIE 7. 2 X FULL SIZE PITCHES MOTHERWELL 8. LETHAM F.C. FULL SIZE PITCH PERTH 9. PRESTON ATHLETIC Y.F.C. FULL SIZE PITCH PRESTON PANS 10. DUNBAR UNITED FULL SIZE PITCH HALLHILL SPORTS CENTRE, DUNBAR 11. NORTH BERWICK COLTS FULL SIZE PITCH RECREATION PARK NORTH, BERWICK 12. CELTIC F.C. FULL SIZE PITCH LENNOXTOWN TRAINING CENTRE 13. F.C. FULL SIZE STADIUM PITCH 14. DUNDEE UNITED F.C. FULL SIZE PITCH GUSSIE PARK, DUNDEE 15. MONTROSE F.C. FULL SIZE STADIUM PITCH 16. STRATHAVEN DYNAMO F.C. FULL SIZE PITCH WHITESHAWGATE PARK 17. CRAIGIE COMMUNITY SPORTS HUB FULL SIZE PITCH DUNDEE 18. CUMMNOCK JUNIORS COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE FULL SIZE STADIUM PITCH TOWNHEAD PARK 19. RANGERS F.C. FULL SIZE & TRAINING SIZE INDOOR PITCH MURRAY PARK 20. DUMBARTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FULL SIZE PITCH 21. ALLOA ATHLETIC F.C. FULL SIZE STADIUM PITCH INDODRILL STADIUM 22. CARNOUSTIE PANMURE (SCIO) TRAINING SIZE PITCH PITSKELLY PARK, CARNOUSTIE 23. HILLWOOD BOYS CLUB FULL SIZE PITCH HILLWOOD PARK, GLASGOW 24. PENICUIK ATHLETIC Y.F.C. FULL SIZE PITCH BEESLACK COMMUNITY HIGHSCHOOL 25. BONNYTON THISTLE F.C. FULL SIZE PITCH TOWNHOLM PARK, KILMARNOCK 26. FIFERS FOR THE COMMUNITY FULL SIZE STADIUM PITCH 27. CAMBUSDOON SPORTS CLUB TRAINING SIZE PITCH ALLOWAY A snapshot of the recently completed project at Mid Annandale AFC.

SFP’S PORTABLE CHANGING ROOM PROJECTS – Supporting activity for 14,000 grassroots players STRATHAVEN DYNAMO AFC Our portable changing room’s project continues to be one of our most successful initiatives and this year we’ve invested a further £160,000 in new projects. New 3G Pitch for Strathaven We currently own £1.4m worth of modular changing and storage facilities which are deployed across 60 sites supporting activity for around 14,000 grassroots players. This is a truly pan- Dynamo A.F.C. at Whiteshawgate Scottish initiative with units located from as far south as the Scottish borders all the way to the island of Whalsay off . In 2016/17, we awarded portable changing rooms to 4 new Strathaven Dynamo A.F.C. has a new full-size, floodlit, our club even more and forming a strong Scottish Football all-weather 3G multi-sports Pitch at Whiteshawgate partnership with our rugby cousins for years clubs – Back F.C., Formartine United F.C., Threave Rovers F.C. and Houston United F.C. Partnership which was officially opened on Friday, 24th March, to come. This facility is a great asset for 2017 by Aileen Campbell, MSP, the Minister for Public both clubs and indeed for the Strathaven CASE STUDY Health and Sport. The Scottish Football Partnership community.” was keen to help this ambitious club realise its dreams Mid Annandale A.F.C. currently play in the South of Chairman of Mid Annandale A.F.C. said: of having a high quality facility for the local community At the official opening, Aileen Campbell was Scotland League and were fortunate enough to be and were delighted to assist with an award. enthusiastic in her praise for the project which has “On behalf of everyone associated with the awarded modular changing rooms from The Scottish been a long-term aim for Strathaven for several club, I would like to thank The Scottish Run by W3ST Whiteshawgate 3G Sports Trust, a Football Partnership (SFP) to complement the existing years and commented: Football Partnership for making this facility partnership between Strathaven Dynamo A.F.C. clubhouse and natural grass and 3G Pitch at King “Providing facilities like this not only helps investment to the value of around £40,000 and Strathaven Rugby Club – the new facility cost Edward’s Park in Lockerbie. The SFP were greatly to tackle inequalities but also encourages in our club. Our new facilities will not only £670,000 and was completed in just five months by impressed with the commitment of this ambitious add to the experience we can provide for our Malcolm Sports Surfaces. Cashback for Communities, increased physical activity for people grassroots club to growing football in the Lockerbie current crop of young players but will also sportscotland, The Renewable Energy Fund, The within that community by extending the area by creating opportunities for boys and girls alike help us grow as a club. This is a good news Scottish Football Partnership, The Robertson Trust as recreational options open to them. I hope to participate in the sport. story for the future development of football well as The Moffat Trust have been the main backers that this pitch will increase participation The Mids currently operate not only their senior in our area and we are delighted with the for the state-of-the-art project and an appeal by W3ST and bring positive outcomes to Strathaven team but nine youth teams and also focus on the support received from the SFP to make this – launched just over a year ago – saw the entire and the surrounding villages.” development of girls football with over 40 girls now project a reality”. Strathaven community unite to help raise £100,000 Cammy Watt, Scottish FA Facilities Manager, said: playing at the club over two age-groups. The increasing Scottish Football to reach the final target. David Sheldon, Scottish FA Club Development Manager Partnership “I am delighted to see this latest CashBack number of players joining the club meant that their for the South West region commented: Frank McGraw, Chairman of Strathaven Dynamo for Pitches project reach completion after current changing facility provision was not sufficient A.F.C., said: what has been a long and sometimes to cope with the enhanced playing numbers which “The Scottish Football Partnership has been have soared to 195, especially as the club were keen instrumental in supporting worthy clubs “What a sight it was to see so many Dynamo challenging journey. This new 3G pitch to provide somewhere separate and safe for the girls in facility and developmental Projects. teams training on the pitch for the first time. is a further fantastic example of football to change. Mid Annandale A.F.C. continue to provide It was great to see the smiles on the faces of and rugby working in partnership and I’m great opportunities for the local community all the girls and boys. It really has been all sure the facility will act as a catalyst in The club’s long term plan is to construct a new pavilion and with the facilities improving we hope worthwhile just to see that. This has been driving even greater levels of participation at the 3G Pitch at King Edward’s Park but these this will attract more people to the club, a pipedream for the football club for many in healthy sports activity for those in and changing rooms will not only benefit the home team resulting in Football for Life for the locals”. years and we are looking forward to growing around Strathaven.” but the away clubs visiting the ground. Allan Agnew, Scottish Football Recent SFP Facilities Awards Partnership

BRECHIN PARTICK QUEEN OF THE CITY F.C. THISTLE F.C. SOUTH F.C. STRANRAER F.C.

 Improvements to Main Stand structural Upgraded pitch drainage system New pitch drainage system New dug-outs steelwork and refurbishment of spectator toilet facilities

GREENOCK DALBEATTIE COVE RANGERS MORTON F.C. F.C. ARBROATH F.C. F.C.

Match day control room New floodlight system Floodlight system upgrade New Floodlight installation upgrade and CCTV

ALLOA ATHLETIC CIVIL SERVICE F.C. AYR UNITED F.C. SPARTANS F.C. STROLLERS F.C.

New Fire Escapes and improvements to New 3G Pitch New Turnstiles New Goalposts Main Stand structural steelwork

DUNFERMLINE GRETNA F.C. HEART OF ABERDEEN F.C. ATHLETIC F.C. 2008 MIDLOTHIAN F.C.

Safety improvements to South Stand Upgrade of CCTV system Floodlight system upgrade Installation of new CCTV system The SFP Trust receive grant from the Crerar Hotels Trust

The SFP Trust were fortunate to be awarded funding Thistle Football Development, we would like to from the Crerar Hotels Trust to assist seven community thank The SFP Trust and Crerar Hotels for their clubs in the North of Scotland by providing them with support.” one set of fun four portable goalposts. Steven Robertson from Mearns Youth F.C. commented: These goals will provide a fantastic focal point for the “As the club continues on its development journey, children involved, some of whom are as young as the support of the SFP Trust and Crerar Hotels is four years old in their training sessions and weekend invaluable to ourselves at grassroots level, with WE WOULD LIKE matchplay. TO THANK THE the donation of 4v4 samba goals allowing us to FOLLOWING Five clubs – Mearns Youth F.C., West End F.C., Buckie improve, enhance and develop the overall player CHARITIES WHO Thistle Football Development, Kintore United F.C. and experience across each and every one of our age KINDLY DONATED Strathspey Thistle Youth Development – have already groups, whilst also encouraging their love and FUNDS TO ASSIST received their goals and were grateful for this much- passion for the game through mini-games and WITH THE ONGOING needed equipment. associated skills training. Without such support, it would obviously take the club longer to achieve AIMS AND Paddy Crerar, Chairman of the Crerar Hotels Trust and its aspirations, and we are extremely grateful to OBJECTIVES OF THE Chief Executive of Crerar Hotels commented: SCOTTISH FOOTBALL everyone at the SFP Trust and Crerar Hotels for “We are delighted to have made this award to PARTNERSHIP TRUST; their support and kind generosity.” The SFP Trust and look forward to hearing DOCTOR GUTHRIE how this funding impacts their work. Crerar West End F.C. Secretary David Duncan added: ASSOCIATION Hotels is committed to giving back to the local “As you can see the lads have had a great time community to help it grow and thrive and provide at training this evening. This is their first season THE HEDLEY opportunities that may otherwise seem out of and the players have only been working together FOUNDATION reach. For every stay our customers have with since January. Our new goals will allow us to NANCIE MASSEY us they are supporting others who really need train anywhere when the weather gets better and CHARITABLE TRUST it. It is great for our folk in the hotels to see their allow our young players to practise into the goals hard work and efforts helping people in their own they will be using when they start taking part in THE KILPATRICK communities as well as those from throughout football festivals in the season ahead. We very FRASER CHARITABLE the whole of Scotland and Yorkshire.” much appreciate the award from The Scottish TRUST - FOOTEA Football Partnership Trust in conjunction with Stuart McCaffrey, Chief Operating Officer of the SFP PROJECT Crerar Hotels Trust. This type of support is vital Trust added: to grassroots clubs like ourselves as it allows us JAMES T. HOWAT “We are most grateful to the Crerar Hotels to continue to start new age groups and reduces TRUST Trustees for this kind donation. Awarding such the financial burden on the club and its coaches, equipment removes the burden on community players and parents”. cubs to continually fundraise and allows these youngsters to take part in organised training evenings in a safe and fun environment, where they will be taught not only football skills but the benefits that regular exercise can bring.”

Mhairi Robertson from Buckie Thistle F.C. had this to say about the funding received: “All costs incurred in running the club, buying equipment and renting pitches comes from fundraising events and donations. The fun four goals that have been awarded to the club SUPPORTING will be put to good use throughout our training SCOTTISH FOOTBALL sessions and all the kids will benefit from their AT THE use. On behalf of all the youngsters at Buckie GRASSROOTS WE ARE DELIGHTED TO HAVE ACHIEVED THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES FROM BLOCK 1:

 24 hours of football activity given to the children  24 hours of health education delivered to the children  401 healthy meals served to the children and their family members  1,164 glasses of water consumed by the children  Improved knowledge around the benefits of good diet and nutrition  Reduction in consumption of Report on FooTea sugary drinks  Enjoyment of physical activity and recognition of the positive project 2016 – Block 1 benefits of regular exercise  Engagement in teamwork and acknowledging respect for others GET FIT, GET HEALTHY...  Positive sense of wellbeing and HAVE FUN! increased confidence levels  Building relationships between Block 1 of The SFP Trust’s FooTea Project For two hours each Friday afternoon, 40 local kids the children and the family- involving 40 schoolchildren has now been from a selection of primary schools in the areas of based community club, leading Kilwinning and Cumbernauld have been participating to a pathway of continued completed at Kilwinning Sports Club in in the 12-week community project. Through a fun and participation in football. North Ayrshire and at Cumbernauld Colts progressive structure, the programme has offered the F.C. in North Lanarkshire. youngsters a chance to enjoy and participate in an hour  Maximising the social impact of fun football-based activity, followed by an hour of on the wider family unit and education around leading a healthier lifestyle through encouragement of family diet and nutrition. The children all have their own 30 mealtimes page glossy workbook which covers topics such as the importance of water and hydration, the need for daily  Encouraging the children to exercise, how to be sugar and salt smart, the Eatwell participate in football rather than Guide, good and bad fats, energy sources and the the screen culture dangers of too much processed food. The children are then all served a hot, tasty and nutritious meal whilst  Reduction in poor classroom enjoying some social time together. behaviours and attitudes as During the football hour, the coaches spend time reported by Headteachers with the kids to encourage their football agility and concentrate on techniques including dribbling, shooting and defending whilst emphasising the …AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING SUPPORTING importance of teamwork, building relationships, SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ANOTHER 40 SCHOOLCHILDREN TO BLOCK AT THE respect for themselves and others to help empower 2 OF FOOTEA VERY SOON! GRASSROOTS the young people to be confident individuals. CARNOUSTIE PANMURE FC (SCIO). New 3G surface at Pitskelly Park

MAYBOLE F.C.

The Scottish Football Partnership Trust who also donated generously – a tremendous effort by SFP General Award for Maybole F.C. was delighted to be able to make an all concerned. The multi-partnership project, which also attracted investment from the Norton Trust and Social award of £20,000 to Carnoustie Panmure Investment Scotland, was finally given the go-ahead to assist with the refurbishment of Football Club (SCIO) to assist with the in January, 2017. installation of a replacement 3G surface The new surface, installed by Allsports, hosted its first the clubhouse at Ladywell stadium at Pitskelly Park. match on 25th March, 2017 : Monifieth Ladies U-11s The project, which was completed at the end of March, -v- Dundee West U-11s and is now used regularly 2017, was the culmination of a lengthy process which by over 500 players on a weekly basis. In addition to The SFP was pleased to be able to support Maybole Club Secretary, Alex Meek said saw four local football teams – Monifieth Ladies FC, Carnoustie Panmure FC (SCIO), the new and improved F.C., a junior club based in Ayrshire, with funding to Carnoustie Panmure FC, Carnoustie Amateur FC and facility is well used by other community groups including assist in the refurbishment of their Clubhouse following “For a local Junior club like ours which is run by Carnoustie YM – coming together to try and encourage women’s football, walking football and over-35s football. fire damage. volunteers, this was a very difficult period for us the local Council to increase and improve the provision of in witnessing the havoc which the fires caused football facilities and participation in the local area. With The project is a good news story for the area which The club had a festive period to forget in 2016 when at our facility and also our team being unable the support of Angus Council, negotiations eventually will benefit the local community for years to come THE SCIO WAS their home of seventy years, Ladywell Stadium was to play home matches at Ladywell. We put out saw the group establish themselves as a charity known by providing better access to modern facilities and AWARDED THE the victim of two arson attacks within the space of an appeal for help to our local community, as Carnoustie Panmure FC (SCIO) to allow them as an encouraging even greater participation in football for 48 hours. The Clubhouse suffered extensive internal Scottish Football council and businesses and the response was organisation to apply for a Community Asset Transfer the next generation of youngsters. Partnership LEGACY damage following both blazes, with the brunt of the fantastic – we are very grateful to everyone of the site at Pitskelly Park which included a full-size devastation affecting the home dressing room and the who supported us through this difficult time. natural grass pitch, a badly worn 2G training pitch and AWARD Manager’s office as well as the destruction of training The club were also advised by John Brown, a Clubhouse. Such was their dedication to ensuring that equipment and the first team’s match kit. Scottish FA South West Regional Manager, to the project was operated to the best standards possible, BY THE SCOTTISH speak to The Scottish Football Partnership to that the SCIO was awarded the Legacy Award under FA’S QUALITY MARK seek funding support to assist with the cost the Scottish FA’s Quality Mark scheme. SCHEME of fully refurbishing our Clubhouse. The grant It took three years for the Community Asset Transfer award from The SFP helped us to gain further THE NEW SURFACE to go ahead and this was against the background of momentum in our efforts to put our facility IS NOW USED years of fundraising and hard work to make the project back together and to bring football back to WEEKLY BY OVER a reality. Maybole, which we achieved when we hosted our first match back at Ladywell on 8th April, Enormous recognition must go to all the club volunteers 500 2017 against Auchinleck Talbot in the 3rd and supporters of the project who gave of their time and BEFORE BEFORE Round of the West of Scotland Cup.” money to raise £36,000 as well as the local companies PLAYERS GLENROTHES STROLLERS C.F.C New Community Clubhouse for Glenrothes Strollers C.F.C.

A new sports pavilion has opened at the first clubs in Scotland to be awarded the Scottish Speaking on the project, John Buchanan, Chairman now let us grow further and we have ambitious Overstenton Park in Glenrothes. Following FA’s Legacy Mark. commented: plans for further improvement.” a full funding package being secured, The Club’s core purpose is to promote physical and “We are delighted that our dream is now a reality. The Pavilion Glenrothes is a brand new café that has mental health, social inclusion and employability, This new facility means more people can take opened up within The Strollers Community Clubhouse with investment from The Scottish personal development and social skills in a fun and part in football’s fun, fitness and friendship (pictured above) and is open 7 days-a-week and Football Partnership Trust, Council, supportive environment. Attention is paid to the value opportunities! We’re pleased that the value provides a relaxed atmosphere. The pavilion building sportscotland and other key partners, of teamwork, respect for authority, self-discipline and of the services and activities we deliver have been recognised and we’re working hard to has six changing rooms incorporating showers, toilets, the Clubhouse is set to improve access respect for self and others. The Club is supported and recommended by teachers, social workers, police and make this a fantastic community facility we two referees’ rooms and much needed storage. A club to physical activity and give football in Fife community leaders. can all be proud of.” room for parents and visitors will also help to encourage people to take part in wider club activities. a further boost. Glenrothes Strollers Community Football Club Brian Gibson, Secretary of Glenrothes Strollers added: Glenrothes Strollers C.F.C. was formed in 1973 and were one of the first clubs back in 2009 to receive “This has been an incredible journey for our has built up a membership of over 500 players and portable changing facilities from The Scottish Football club – from its formation in 1973 we have now 50 volunteers with 24 teams currently playing football. Partnership and with the club continuing to grow grown into one of the largest grassroots clubs Organised football sessions are delivered every week and develop the SFP Trust was delighted to assist in Scotland. We offer football to both boys and including 4 girls’ teams, nursery classes for 4 to 6 year the ‘Strollers’ continue their evolution with a grant of girls from 4 years old to adult, including our olds and 3 teams for players with learning disabilities. £20,000 for this project which also attracted significant very successful Pan-Disability section. With the The club were named SFA East Region Community investment from Fife Council and sportscotland as well support of our partners at Shared Care Scotland Club of the year and the SFA Grassroots Club of the as grants from other funding partners including the we have created fun football opportunities at SUPPORTING year. They have led the expansion of providing football Robertson and Gannochy Trusts. Fantastic support clubs all over the East of Scotland for children SCOTTISH FOOTBALL AT THE for Pan Disability by supporting other clubs to do was also received from several very generous local and young people with a range of disabilities GRASSROOTS similar throughout the East Region. They were one of businesses. and additional support needs. This facility will Supporting Scottish football from the grassroots up.

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