ABSTRACT

Rationale/purpose

The legal constitutions of community football clubs outline their responsibilities as an organisation, their aims for the sport, and their community and charitable works. While football clubs may recognise that they are part of the local football network, their connections to other sectors may be limited.

Design/methodology/approach

As many community football clubs in Scotland are tackling social delivery, carrying out health initiatives and undertaking public asset transfers, this paper looks at one club and considers the available third sector support networks and Scottish intermediary organisations which could be offering support.

Findings

The impact of managing clubs within the structure of third sector governance is considered as is the impact of long-term “partner trust”. Consideration is also given to how clubs could reach out to the support bodies, how the third sector intermediaries could best position themselves to engage with clubs, and the role of the Scottish FA in supporting community partnerships.

Practical implications

This study shows that a football club can be a valuable community anchor organisation and an important place for community development.

Research contribution

It highlights the challenges around developing a partnership approach with key stakeholders to further develop social regeneration initiatives and a sense of place.

中文翻译：

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苏格兰的社区足球俱乐部能否发展他们需要的当地合作伙伴关系支持？

摘要

理由/目的

社区足球俱乐部的法律章程概述了他们作为一个组织的责任、他们的运动目标以及他们的社区和慈善工作。虽然足球俱乐部可能承认他们是当地足球网络的一部分，但他们与其他部门的联系可能有限。

设计/方法/方法

由于苏格兰的许多社区足球俱乐部正在解决社会服务问题、开展健康举措和进行公共资产转移，本文着眼于一个俱乐部，并考虑了可用的第三方支持网络和可以提供支持的苏格兰中介组织。

发现

在第三部门治理结构内管理俱乐部的影响被认为是长期“合作伙伴信任”的影响。还考虑了俱乐部如何联系支持机构、第三方中介机构如何最好地定位自己与俱乐部接触，以及苏格兰足协在支持社区伙伴关系方面的作用。

实际影响

本研究表明，足球俱乐部可以成为有价值的社区主播组织和社区发展的重要场所。

研究贡献

它强调了与主要利益相关者建立伙伴关系以进一步发展社会再生倡议和地方感的挑战。