Dundee United Community Trust

What Dundee United Community Trust does

Dundee United Community Trust (Scottish Charity SC 039922) is the official charity of Dundee United Football Club, operating from Tannadice Park in Dundee. Founded in 2017 (originating as United For All in 2016) and led by Chief Executive Jamie Kirk, it runs a portfolio of community programmes across youth football, disability sport, employability, mental health, and adult health, supporting 700+ people weekly across Dundee and Tayside. Its flagship programmes include the multi-award-winning Para-Sports Club (Physical Disability Football, Para-Athletics, Boccia, LD Football, Autism FC), the Girls Academy serving 100+ girls, Kick Off Your Career employability training with the SPFL Trust and Jobcentre Plus, The Changing Room men's mental health programme with SAMH and Movember, Walking Football, and Football Fans In Training, plus a Partner Schools model with Kingspark School as flagship partner.

The Trust has no proprietary technology stack: digital operations rely on a Squarespace website, Abler.io for class bookings, and standard email/phone channels. Programme delivery is in-person at owned and partner facilities including Tannadice Park, the Lochee Sports and Community Hub (Lundie Avenue, via partnership with Lochee Harp FC), and partner school sites. Operational responsibility for New Beechwood Park was transferred to Dryburgh Harp Partnership in August 2025 to concentrate resources on core programmes.

The revenue model is multi-stream and grant-led: primary income comes from restricted and unrestricted grants (Dundee City Council, Scottish Government Better Breaks Fund, Shared Care Scotland, SPFL Trust, SFA Summer of Football Funding), supplemented by individual and corporate donations, membership fees, and paid holiday camp / programme fees. 2021 community investment was £285,501 and cumulative investment has exceeded £1.3m since formation. The Trust has ~15 staff and is currently recruiting a Head of Inclusion and Education, while planning redevelopment of the Hegarty Suite into a Community Hub with CalForth Construction.

Name

Dundee United Community Trust

Legal name

Dundee United Community Trust

Website

https://dundeeunitedct.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dundee United Community Trust is the official charity of Dundee United Football Club, delivering community sport, disability sport, employability, and health programmes across Dundee and Tayside, supporting 700+ people weekly through grant-funded and partner-delivered services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sports and Wellbeing Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Community sports programmes
• Disability sport services
• Youth football coaching
• Community employability training
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Dundee

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: DUCT relies heavily on grant funding from government bodies, charitable foundations, and football organizations. Sources include Dundee City Council, Scottish Government (Better Breaks Fund), Shared Care Scotland, SPFL Trust, and the SFA Summer of Football Funding. This represents the primary revenue stream enabling program delivery.
2. Donations: Individual donations, corporate donations, and fundraising activities. The trust receives support from business partners, supporters, and the Dundee United fanbase through various giving programs.
3. Membership Fees: The trust collects membership fees to manage memberships efficiently. Membership provides access to various programs and activities.
4. Program Fees: Fees for holiday camps, football programs, and other structured activities. Some programs are offered free through external funding, while others have associated costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dundee United Community Trust is a registered Scottish charity and the Official Charity of Dundee United Football Club. It delivers community sport, education, employability and health & wellbeing programmes for people in Dundee and the surrounding area. Core offerings include Children's Football coaching, Holiday Camps, the multi-award-winning Para-Sports Club for people with disabilities, the Girls Academy, the Kick Off Your Career employability programme, The Changing Room men's mental health programme, Walking Football, Football Fans In Training, Festive Friends for older people, and Partner Schools support.

Product overview

Dundee United Community Trust is a charitable organization that operates as the Official Charity of Dundee United Football Club. Rather than a traditional product portfolio, the Trust offers a portfolio of community programmes organized around sport, education, and wellbeing. The core programmes include Children's Football and Holiday Camps, the multi-award-winning Para-Sports Club (offering Physical Disability Football, Para-Athletics, Boccia, LD Football, and Autism FC), Girls Academy, Walking Football, Kick Off Your Career employability programme, The Changing Room mental health initiative, Football Fans In Training, Festive Friends for older people, and Partner Schools support. The Trust also operates facilities including Tannadice Park and former operations at New Beechwood Park. The portfolio is funded primarily through external grants from Shared Care Scotland, Scottish Government Better Breaks Fund, Dundee City Council, and charitable donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's Football Football coaching and development programmes for children in Dundee, including mainstream football and girls-only sessions, designed to develop skills, physical activity and social engagement for young people.
• Para-Sports Club Multi-award-winning inclusive sports club offering Physical Disability Football, Para-Athletics, Boccia, LD Football and Autism FC sessions for children and adults with disabilities in Dundee.
• Holiday Camps School holiday camps providing free and subsidised sports activities for children in Dundee, including mainstream camps and specialised Para-Sports Camps, with Summer Camps 2026 bookable via Abler.io.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over £1.3m invested in community since 2017
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major, core and supporting.

• Dundee United Football ClubflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDUCT is the Official Charity of Dundee United Football Club. The partnership provides access to Tannadice Park facilities, the club brand, and a pipeline of supporter engagement. Club owner Mark Ogren takes personal interest in the trust's work.
• CalForth ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dundee United Football Club and CalForth Construction to redevelop the Hegarty Suite into a new Community Hub within the CalForth Construction Arena. Project includes upgraded accessible facilities and mezzanine floor installation.
• SPFL TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SPFL Trust and Jobcentre Plus to deliver the Kick Off Your Career employability program at Tannadice Park.
• Shared Care ScotlandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerShared Care Scotland's Short Breaks Fund has supported the Para-Sports Club for 3 consecutive years with grants enabling continuation of the multi-award-winning program.
• Abertay UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerExciting new partnership with Abertay University aimed at significantly enhancing the ability to understand and communicate the impact on the local community.
• Lochee Harp Football ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to form an exciting new partnership for the benefit of the local community. DUCT took on operation and development of the Lochee Sports and Community Hub at Lundie Avenue, providing community programs while supporting Lochee Harp FC's ambitions.
• Lochee Sports and Community HubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA small volunteer-led organization established to operate and develop the Lundie Avenue venue with support from the Lochee Community Regeneration Forum.
• SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SAMH to deliver The Changing Room program - a 12-week men's mental health program using football, funded by the Movember Foundation and supported by SPFL Trust.
• DUDA (Dundee United Supporters Association)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDundee United Supporters Association partnered with DUCT to support local foodbanks through the Elite 50-50 Half-Time Draw, with DUCT matching fan donations.
• Leisure and Culture DundeesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Leisure and Culture Dundee for delivery of In-Service Football Camps and other community programs.
• Primero Contracts LtdsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimero Contracts Ltd became the first 'Official Charity Supporter' of Dundee United Community Trust.
• Dryburgh Harp Partnership (DHP)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHP took over responsibility for operating New Beechwood Park facility from August 2025, allowing DUCT to focus resources on community programs while ensuring the facility has a bright future.
• Dundee Active SchoolssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dundee Active Schools, CLD and School and Family Development Workers to provide free spaces at camps for disadvantaged families.
• Jobcentre PluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for Kick Off Your Career employability program, directing job seekers to DUCT training opportunities.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• SPFL Trust: Scottish-wide football charity that partners with and co-funds SPFL club community trusts including DUCT (Kick Off Your Career). Comparable as the umbrella funder for the entire ecosystem DUCT operates in.

Direct peers

• Hibernian Community Foundation: Hibs' community foundation delivers football-led health, education, employability and inclusion programmes across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Direct peer as another SPFL-aligned Scottish club trust.
• Hearts Community (Heart of Midlothian FC): Charitable arm of Hearts FC in Edinburgh delivering community programmes covering health, inclusion, youth engagement and disability sport. Direct peer within the SPFL club community trust ecosystem.
• Aberdeen FC Community Trust: Community trust of Aberdeen FC delivering football-based programmes in North-East Scotland including disability sport, health, and schools work. Closely comparable given similar regional Scottish focus and SPFL-aligned grant access.
• Kilmarnock FC Community Trust: Community trust of Kilmarnock FC delivering health, inclusion, and youth programmes in Ayrshire. Direct peer as a regional Scottish professional football club community trust with similar funding model.
• Celtic FC Foundation: Celtic FC's official charitable foundation delivering football-based community programmes across Glasgow with similar pillars: children's football, disability sport, health and employability. Direct peer given shared model of being a Scottish professional football club's charitable arm.
• Rangers Charity Foundation: Rangers FC's official charitable foundation delivering health, education, employability and inclusion programmes across Glasgow. Direct peer as another Scottish Old Firm club operating an identical community trust structure.

Broad incumbents

• Everton in the Community: Official charity of Everton FC delivering disability sport, health, employability and education across Merseyside. Comparable given scale, multi-vertical programme structure and strong disability inclusion focus.
• Manchester United Foundation: Charitable arm of Manchester United delivering sport, education and health programmes across Greater Manchester. Broad incumbent peer given similar club-charity model operating at much larger scale.
• Foundation of Light (Sunderland AFC): Official charity of Sunderland AFC delivering sport, education, employability and health programmes across the North East of England. Closest UK-wide peer given the depth, scale and award-record similar to DUCT's Para-Sports Club model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DundeeUnitedCommunityTrust
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dundeeunitedct

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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