United’s community work wins Uefa award

Dundee United have received a prestigious award from European football governing body Uefa for their work in the community.

The Tangerines, through the Dundee United Community Trust (DUCT), received a Bronze Award in the category of Best Professional Club in the Community in this year’s Uefa Grassroots Awards Programme.

Having won the Best Professional Club in the Community Award category at the Scottish FA Grassroots Awards in 2019, United have followed that up with the recognition that the programme delivered by the trust and supported by the club is among the best on the continent.

DUCT chairman David Dorward said: “Of course , the trust ’s motivation is not to achieve awards but to work in our local community to improve the lives of our fellow citizens, particularly those that are vulnerable and in need of support and a helping hand. The range of services the trust offers in the community is extensive and covers all age groups.

“Our work is only possible with the support of the club, the excellent commitment of Jamie Kirk and his staff and, finally, the input from our trustees , volunteers and funders.”

Tangerines’ sporting director Tony Asghar added: “Through such a difficult period, their work in keeping the community engaged and involved throughout this time has been inspirational and is something that Dundee United can be very proud of.”

Andy Gould, the SFA’s head of football development, said: “The role that professional football clubs have working in their community is vital to our game and it is fantastic to see Dundee United and the Community Trust showing the strength of work that takes place in Scotland.”