Second Year of Partnership between Dunns Food and Queen’s Park empowers the Young People of Aware Scotland

The partnership, between Dunns and Queen’s Park which was formed last year, will now see the club provide coaching sessions and experiences for young people facing adversity. 

As part of the partnership, two young people supported by Aware Scotland, Calum Alexander and Liam Reynolds, recently enjoyed a special day at Queen’s Park, including a tour of the club’s city Stadium, meeting with club skipper Dom Thomas, and receiving their own Queen’s Park playing kit. 

Over the next year, the partnership will deliver a range of initiatives, including:  

• Free match tickets: More than 50 free tickets will be provided to Aware Scotland for distribution among the young people they support. 
• Mascot opportunity: A young person supported by the charity will be chosen as the club’s mascot and featured on Queen’s Park social media platforms prior to the match.  
• Bucket collections: Funds raised at future Queen’s Park home games will support Aware Scotland’s vital work. 
• Training and match experiences: Dunns Food and Drinks will offer young people the chance to attend training sessions, games, and press conferences. 
• Goodie bags: All participants will receive Dunns Food and Drinks goodie bags. 

Chris Glancey, Founder of Aware Scotland, said: “We are incredibly grateful for the support of Dunns Food and Drinks and Queen’s Park. This partnership provides invaluable opportunities for young people who have faced challenges. By offering experiences like this, we can help build confidence, resilience, and a brighter future.” 

Julie Dunn, Operations Director at Dunns Food and Drinks, added: “We are proud to partner with Queen’s Park to support such a worthy cause. Our company has a long history of giving back to the community, and this initiative aligns perfectly with our values. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this partnership will have on the lives of young people.” 

Kieran Koszary, Head of Commercial at Queen’s Park, commented: “We already have a strong relationship with Dunns Food and Drinks due to their sponsorship of our Player of the Match Awards. As a community-focused club, we are delighted to work with them further on this exciting project with Aware Scotland.

“By providing opportunities for young people to engage with the club, we hope to inspire and uplift them.” 

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