The St Johnstone Community Trust - a registered Scottish charity using the attraction of football to deliver programmes which aim to benefit the local community
⚽️l Led by our UEFA & SFA qualified coaches, booking is now available to join us for the ultimate Autumn Holiday Football Camp experience throughout Perth & Kinross!
Book ⤵️
This October promises to be unforgettable and we can't wait to see you there!
👏| Today, CEO of The St Johnstone Community Trust, Atholl Henderson, retires.
A former player, coach, and most recently head of the
@StJohnstone
community department & subsequent Community Trust, he's been a great servant over many years.
Read more ➡️
Well, it's certainly been hard to keep this one a secret!
We're thrilled, humbled, excited, overwhelmed... a lot of emotions😂
A big thank you to everyone who supports and associates with us!
🏆 Best Professional Club in the Community 2020 - The St. Johnstone Community Trust
Our Community Trust staff, Atholl and Danny, were delighted to see
@NickDasovic04
back at McDiarmid Park this morning. Nick was part of the St Johnstone League Cup Final team of ‘98 and scorer of the only goal that day ⚽️ It was great to have a catch-up with this legend!!
WE DID ITTT!!!
The St Johnstone Community Trust have won the
@ChamberPerth
Commitment to the Community award 2023!!
...for the 2nd year running, wow!
#WeAreMoreThanFootball
🍽️| In partnership with
@StJohnstone
& Aviva, local kids enjoyed our recent Eat Like a Pro events!
🍽 157 meals delivered
🛍️ 157 goody bags
🏠 76 homes visited
🐶 Mascot visits
@_LiamGordon
,
@Remi_matthews
& Alex Mitchell helped to pack & deliver bags too!
🎥: Chris Logan
👑| Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, joined our Mental Health & Wellbeing Football players at the
@SMHWFootball
showcase event on Friday.
The Duke spoke with our players and got involved in a fun shooting activity.
Look out for our boys in blue. This was such a memorable day!
The Scottish football community has shown us over the last two days that they are working hard to create environments that encourage people to speak openly about their mental health.
💼| Francis Smith is the new Chief Executive Officer of The St Johnstone Community Trust.
A former Scottish hurdler, Fran was the National Club Manager at
@scotathletics
& a Changing Lives Champion at
@sportscotland
before taking up his new post.
More ➡️
It was an early 6:30am start for our Projects Officer, Josh Henderson, and
@StJohnstone
groundsman, Jordan Thomson, but they're off!!
For the
@thekiltwalk
, they're walking 30 miles each.
Toot your horn or give them a wave if you spot them today!
➡️
ONE MORE SLEEP...
Everyone at the Community Trust would like to send our best wishes to
@StJohnstone
's Callum Davidson & his team ahead of tomorrow's Scottish League Cup Final.
The build has been incredible & we look forward to cheering them on!
COYS 🔵⚪️🏆
#PumpItUp
🥳| Happy Birthday to
@SJFC_SLO
and our 2023
#MoreThanFootball
ambassador, Bev Mayer!!
Thank you for being a big supporter of our work in the community, we hope you've had a brilliant day 🎉
👏| A big thank you to all the
@StJohnstone
fans who celebrated with our Autism FC players today at half-time!
On Sunday, the squad won the
@TeamUnitedSco
23-24 North Region shield & the Club invited our team to the match to share their achievement with fans.
#MoreThanFootball
Then vs now...
Congratulations to Fran Franczak who made his first full professional debut for
@StJohnstone
at the weekend!
Fran took part in our community football sessions & was selected for our 20/20 development squad, representing Perth & Kinross schools.
Fantastic, Fran!
👶| We've recently had some young Saintees attend our new First Touches parent-child class for children aged 18 months to 3 years old!
@StJohnstone
, we're starting your future players young!
These kids look brilliant in their mini Saints kits 🤩
🏆| WE WON!!!
Our team are at the Business STAR Awards this evening and we're delighted to be recipients of the 'Commitment to the Community' award!
We're a little choked up...
Thank you 😁
👶| Harris & Arthur were showing off their new
@StJohnstone
kits at out First Touches parent-child for children aged 18 months to 3 years old - don't they look brilliant?? 🤩
They're all set for the first game of the season today against Ross County!
KO 3pm
@SJFC_SLO
🎁| The Community Trust and
@StJohnstone
have been packing
@SPFLTrust
Festive Friends hampers all morning and a team of drivers are currently out & about bringing Christmas cheer and joy into the homes of elderly people across Perth & Kinross!
Kindness never mattered more.
AND HE'S CROSSED THE FINISH LINE
Our Trustee &
@StJohnstone
's Vice Chairman, Charlie Fraser, has completed his
@thekiltwalk
challenge to raise funds for SITC.
Setting off at 8am, he walked for 11 hours from St Andrews to Elie.
Thanks for the support!
➡️
👏| Congratulations to our Community Coach Scott Bright who made his senior debut for
@StJohnstone
at the weekend!
Scott came on in the 83 minute of the recent Viaplay Cup fixture
30 MILES ✅
Our Projects Officer, Josh, &
@StJohnstone
groundsman, Jordan, have COMPLETED their Road to Hampden
@thekiltwalk
challenge!
The support they've received throughout the day has been incredible & we couldn't be more proud of them.
To donate ➡️
⚽️| Our Saints Kidz coach, Scott Bright, recently lifted the Scottish Youth Cup with his St Johnstone team.
Captaining the team, Scott posed a threat all game with set pieces & corner kick deliveries. He also fired home from the spot in the shoot-out!
Congratulations, Scott 👏
🎄| Our team were delivering Festive Friends hampers, and hosted a three-course Christmas lunch event this week!
Partnering with the
@SPFLTrust
&
@StJohnstone
, the project supported 100 socially isolated people from across Perth & Kinross this year.
🎥: Chris Logan
Our Trustee and
@StJohnstone
's Vice Chairman, Charlie Fraser, has now started his
@thekiltwalk
challenge to raise funds for SITC!
Setting off at 8am, he has committed to a 25 mile walk from St Andrews to Elie.
To support & donate ⬇️
🎥| Great to have Sky Sports speak to our CEO, Francis Smith, today and visit our Walk & Talk!
💬 "Everything from kids football, to menopause groups, to walk & talks, to mental wellbeing groups... it really is capturing that
#MoreThanFootball
aspect"
Listen to more below 👇
🗣️ "The club do so much in the community to get people together."
Stevie May and
@Saints_Trust
CEO Fran Smith speak to us ahead of a walk that helps people combat isolation, plus help with mental health and fitness ⬇️
By adhering to social distancing, we’ll protect our friends, family, the wider community, and ease pressure on our NHS!
Similarly to our sample video, we wish to see our community participate!
PLEASE RT
❗️STAY AT HOME
❗️STAY SAFE
❗️BE A SAINT IN YOUR COMMUNITY
🩵l "This award is for all of you."
On Friday, our team enjoyed an exceptional evening at the
@ChamberPerth
Business Star Awards:
🏆 Winner - Commitment to the Community
🌟 Highly Commended - Rebekah Penman Employee of the Year
Read more 👉
🏆| Thrilled to share we're on the shortlist of the More Than Football Award... & we're now in with a chance of winning a mini pitch for the community!
💬"It was a big shock, but it’s such a fantastic achievement for Saints in the Community to be selected for the final 4. When
🏆 !𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧! 🏆
Following their recent round of fixtures the Saints in the Community Autism FC squad have been crowned the
@TeamUnitedSco
2023/24 North Region Champions!!
Match Report 👇
🎁| Our van was carrying precious
@SPFLTrust
Christmas cargo today!
50 Festive Friends hampers are being delivered across the county today and tomorrow.
Special
@StJohnstone
and
@stjwfc
guests might be joining us too... 🤫
FESTIVE FRIENDS 2020
Last week, we delivered hampers to isolated older people in partnership with
@SPFLTrust
.
Ross,
@StJohnstone
's Media & Communications Manager, spoke with Josh & captured some behind the scenes footage as we made surprise visits to our nominated beneficiaries
🏆| Congratulations to Atholl Henderson, the Trust's former CEO, on winning the George Mortimer Service to Sport Award!
A worthy winner - the award celebrates people who have shown outstanding commitment, dedication and enthusiasm in their support over a considerable period 👏👏
#PKSPOTY
GEORGE MORTIMER SERVICE TO SPORT AWARD
Congratulations to Atholl Henderson! (Football)
Award presented by: Frank Ewan from Perth & Kinross Sports Council
🎶| This young
@ScotlandNT
fan is a regular at our Mini Kidz pre-school football programme at McDiarmid Park - how great is his singing?!
Attending our October Camps, Jack was even awarded one of our Blue reward cards on Monday!
🎤 "We've got
@jmcginn7
, Super John McGinn"
We were delighted to welcome Sam back to McDiarmid Park yesterday evening after an unimaginable cycle!
...We hear there might be a bike for sale that he never wants to see again 🚲😅
It's your final chance to throw your support behind Sam & be in with a chance of winning the
8 MILES ✅
He's done it!!
Our youngest
@thekiltwalk
'er, Eli Fraser, has completed his challenge to walk a mile for every year of his age!
Eli's dad, Charlie Fraser, walked alongside him every step & he was cheered on by friends at the Inch!
To Donate➡️
We continue our celebrations this
#TrusteesWeek
by thanking Colin Mackay! Since taking on his role as Trustee, Colin has completed three Kiltwalk challenges to raise vital funds for the Trust.
A real saint in our community. Thank you, Colin!
Read more:
FULL TIME
The game finishes 4-3 at McDiarmid Park.
An excellent game raising awareness for Show Racism the Red Card.
Special thanks to referee Liam Craig -
@SRtRCScotland
ambassador and Saints legend!
49'🟥| Danny Griffin is showing his class and is playing like Van Dijk from Liverpool while Josh Henderson is playing more like Van Dyke from Mary Poppins!
Staff 3 - 2 MH&W
It's a 9am start for our YOUNGEST
@thekiltwalk
team member, Eli!
Eli is walking a mile for every year of his age - 8 miles!
Eli's dad,
@StJohnstone
's Vice-Chairman Charlie Fraser, took part in his own challenge last year & will walk beside Eli today.
➡️
Fran & Ross were visited by daughter of the late Donald Farquhar, Genna, David McPhee & Kevin Heller to receive a cheque from the proceeds of the 26th annual Social Work Quiz - an event held in Donald's memory.
A truly fantastic amount raised & a fitting day to remember one of
🎉l Everyone at Saints in the Community would like to wish St. Johnstone Striker
@Stevie__may
a massive happy birthday!!
Maybe a sneak peek into the future career? 🧑🍳
This morning, our Danny Griffin and
@StJohnstone
's Tommy Wright attended
@Balhtpkc
to deliver the 1st session of The Wright Way healthy eating & physical activity project to P5/6 pupils. Various classroom and physical activity challenges will be undertaken over the next 6 weeks!
🗣️| Ahead of the
@ScottishCup
game this afternoon,
@StJohnstone
manager, Callum Davidson, wanted to share this message.
"Everybody faces different types of challenges... feeling anxious, depressed, lonely is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of"
It's okay not to be okay.
📣l Saints in the Community are proud to be supporting
#AutismAcceptanceWeek
2024!
Delivered in partnership with
@TeamUnitedSco
, our Autism FC programme uses the power of football, to break down barriers & allow neurodiversity to flourish.
Our Autism FC squad have gone from
🪣l Donation buckets will be in place in a number of areas upon entry to McDiarmid Park tomorrow to accept cash contributions towards our Festive Friends Christmas hamper deliveries.
Your generous donations will help us to make our hampers extra-special this Christmas!
Our Chief Executive, Atholl Henderson, spoke to The SPFL Trust about our recent award.
"Obviously very, very pleasing to win and it's always great when you get your work recognised"
🏆 Best Professional Club in the Community 2020 - The St Johnstone Community Trust
The
@ScottishCup
Final is a second national final for
@StJohnstone
in what has been a successful campaign.
The success has been both on and off the field with
@Saints_Trust
picking up their own accolades. 🏆
✂️| Teaming up with Leeann & Abbey, we're excited to be providing FREE 'Back to School' haircuts at McDiarmid!
📅 Mon 15Aug
🕒 12-3pm
Kids joining us at our Monday holiday camp will be able to get a trim before heading back to school - don't miss it!
➡
The Board & staff of Saints in the Community are delighted by Geoff's announcement.
“We would like to extend a big thank you to Geoff for the generosity he has shown towards the Community Trust"
Read full Trust statement 👉
Geoff Brown is selling his shareholding in the Football Club and will donate the net proceeds to the St Johnstone Community Trust.
"As those that know me well will attest to, my ownership of St Johnstone Football Club has never been about the money."
Read in full 👇
#SJFC
💭| Football Memories has returned to the home of
@StJohnstone
, McDiarmid Park!!
Six adults joined us for a 90-minute reminiscence session & a half-time pie.
Using our new larger size & laminated player cards, attendees voted for their
@ScotlandNT
dream team.
Great to be back!
👀| Our 13-strong team of drivers are getting ready to leave McDiarmid Park and make deliveries in LETHAM!!
A baked potato with the child's choice of filling, fruit smoothie & a piece of fruit will all be en route soon.
We might have some surprises up our sleeves too... 🐶🎨🤫
🏆| On Friday, we were announced as winners of the
@ChamberPerth
'Commitment to the Community' award!
We attended the annual dinner & Business Star Awards - an event which showcases superb local businesses & organisations.
Head over to our Instagram for more...
📸:
@ppapics
🎁| Today, over 60
@SPFLTrust
Festive Friends hampers were delivered across Perth & Kinross to bring Christmas cheer and joy into the homes of elderly, and often socially isolated, people.
We hope you all enjoyed your treats and door-step natters!
Kindness never mattered more.
⚽️l Good luck to the Saints in the Community Autism FC squad who travel to Kirkcaldy today to compete in the
@TeamUnitedSco
Euro 2024 Festival!
This will be their first outing since becoming Champions of the Autism Premiership and we look forward to seeing how they get on!
💬 "I really wanted to get involved as much as I could with the community when I came up here. As I’ve got older it’s something I realised just how important it was. I think as footballers we sometimes forget how much we can give back to kids & fans."
Thanks, Remi! All the best
"I just want everyone to know how much I appreciate the love and support you gave me this season. It was an experience I will never forget."
Following his return to Crystal Palace, Remi Matthews has a message for the fans ⤵️
20 MILES ✅
Josh & Jordan have hit 20 MILES in under 7 hours for their 'Road to Hampden' for
@thekiltwalk
🥳
Jumpers are off & the sweat is starting to creep in!
Only 10 miles left now - let's go boys!!
They're closing in on their £750 target too... ➡️
💙l Saturday, 30th March, brought around our Community Match-Day as
@StJohnstone
took on
@DundeeFC
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the day from turning up to our Community Fan-Zone to joining us in the Ormond Stand!
Your generosity is invaluable!
🎄| Our team of Christmas elves were delivering Festive Friends hampers, and hosted a three-course lunch this week!
Partnering with
@SPFLTrust
&
@StJohnstone
, the project is designed to support socially isolated older people in P&K and across Scotland.
🎥: Chris Logan
To celebrate the launch of our regular-giving Community Circle membership, we're giving away a signed edition of the new
@EASPORTSFC
game!🎮
Follow
@Saints_Trust
& repost for a chance to win FC24 for PS5!
For an Xbox giveaway, check out
@StJohnstone
⚠️
Learn more about regular
🎽| Our ADHD+Sport attendees are enjoying a Summer of athletics activities with
@PerthHarriers
!
Delighted to welcome Lindsay McMahon along this afternoon - National Club Manager for
@scotathletics
.
Our CEO, and former Scottish Hurdler, couldn't resist getting involved too!
We delivered reminiscence boxes to our
@FootballMemSco
members:
🥧Pie
☕️Bovril
🍫Macaroon
📓1970 programmes
⚽️Crocheted football
🖼️Painting & Poem
It was hoped the smell, taste, sight & touch of the items would ignite early memories.
💬"it was just like sitting at McDiarmid!"
🎄| A big thank you to Megan, Fern & Ellie from the
@stjwfc
team who joined us for our
@SPFLTrust
Festive Friends lunch event at McDiarmid Park this week!!
🤶 Sharing Christmas cards
🗣️ Chatting to guests
🍽️ Serving food
Fantastic to have them in the room with our 50 guests 👏
🚶♂️|
@StJohnstone
fan, and Saints in the Community supporter, Brian Cooper recently took part in the Kiltwalk - walking 13 miles to raise money for the Trust.
Brian raised a fantastic £2,370!!
We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to Brian and everyone who supported him.
🧠| Launching at McDiarmid Park, The Changing Room has one goal – to promote men’s mental health & wellbeing through the power of the beautiful game.
🚹 Thursdays
📅 12-weeks, from 17Nov
⏱ 6:30-8pm
🗓 Age 30-64
Info➡️
👉admin
@saintsinthecommunity
.co.uk
⚽| Goals and celebrations on the main pitch at
@StJohnstone
's McDiarmid Park - what a great evening we had with you all!
Lewis and Chris were on hand to capture it all too... more coming soon 👀
Head over to our saintsinthecommunity Instagram page for more
📹:
@16smithlewis
🎁| This week,
@SPFLTrust
Festive Friends project returned to P&K!
With help from familiar
@StJohnstone
faces, special Christmas hampers were delivered to nominated older people.
💬"Thank you for the wonderful hamper. Very kind & absolutely delicious."
#MoreThanFootball
In line with the
@StJohnstone
Retro jersey day, Saints in the Community are delighted to announce the launch of our Retro Top Auction!!
The auction is now OPEN! All funds raised will support our projects delivered throughout Perth & Kinross.
Auction:
The
@eumorethanagame
Action Weeks 2023 recently concluded.
During the four week campaign, we visited a number of our projects to showcase that football is a powerful tool for changing people's lives for the better!
A big shout out to all our participants & supporters of our
🧤| Our Goalkeeping Squads programme for children in P5 to S3 will be led by
@StJohnstone
's Remi Matthews this evening!
📆 Thursday
📍 McDiarmid Park
🕔 5pm - 6pm
To register and book ➡️
Don't miss out!
@Remi_matthews
A big night for
@StJohnstone
!
But the important takeaway tonight:
✅ Kids & families...
✅ Back in McDiarmid...
✅ Smiling!
A spirited performance this evening, inspiring the next generation of Saints fans.
Football is more than a game and long may the crowds continue 🔵⚪
Today, the
@EFDN_tweets
's
#MoreThanFootball
action weeks kickoff - a campaign which highlights the social impact of football.
With
@StJohnstone
, we'll join Clubs across Europe & take the opportunity to showcase the work which supports our community.
🎙️| Today, our Tuesday morning Walking Football players enjoyed a visit from
@StJohnstone
's Callum Booth & Adam Montgomery!!
Attending adults had the opportunity to have a chat with the players and ask some questions.
Big thanks, guys!!
@adamontgomery11
We continue our celebrations this
#TrusteesWeek
by thanking Charlie Fraser!
Former
@StJohnstone
Vice-Chairman, Charlie, was involved in the initial set up of the Trust & appointed as an original trustee
Thank you for your support, Charlie!
Read more:
🎙️| Today, our Holiday Camp attendees enjoyed a visit from
@StJohnstone
captain, Liam Gordon!
Kids had the opportunity to ask both Liam & Scott Bright questions - giving an insight into how hard they work to be a professional footballer.
Big thanks to
@_LiamGordon
& Scotty!
⚽️l Good luck to the Saints in the Community Autism FC squad who travel to Kirkcaldy today to compete in the first round of fixtures of 2024 in the North Region Autism Football League!!
We look forward to seeing how the team gets on after such an impressive year in 2023!
🔊 A St Johnstone fan's aiding supporters with dementia in tackling loneliness during lockdown.
Stewart Walker helps them reminisce about players from years gone by alongside
@Saints_Trust
He's telling us what impact lockdown's had on their service
#MoreThanJustAGame
👇
💬"We're delighted for the Club. It's been a big season for the Saints name - the Community Trust recently won a national award and now the players are lifting a Cup, we couldn't be happier for them and the fans today! - Atholl Henderson, CEO
Read more ➡️
In partnership with
@StJohnstone
&
@AvivaUK
, local kids were recently given the opportunity to eat like professional football players!
🍽234 meals delivered
🛍️234 goody bags distributed
🏠122 homes visited
🚗21 drivers
📚50
@PenguinUKBooks
included at random
🐶Brogan visits
📸We're extending a big thank you to
@StJohnstone
's Craig Hepburn & Kyle Thomson who recently stepped in to support the delivery of our Holiday Camp sessions!
In partnership with
@BgkGoalkeeping
, our holiday sessions for young 'keepers will continue this week at McDiarmid Park:
👧🏻| Players who attend our Girls Football enjoyed taking part in a half-time showcase at the recent
@StJohnstone
vs
@RossCounty
fixture!
21 girls aged P1 to P7 were supported on the pitch by Danny & Rebekah.
A big thank you to the fans for cheering their goals 😁
#AllToPlayFor
📞| We recently arranged for Craigieknowes Care Home resident, Iain, to receive a call from... Henry Hall!
💬"the phone call made Iain’s month & was something he never thought he'd be able to do"
Iain has great memories of the Willie Ormond team & sent a Thank You card to Henry
🗣️| It's Time to Talk Day; a campaign which encourages us to make space in our day for a conversation about mental health & help end the stigma.
A small conversation has the potential to make a big difference.
However you do it, start a conversation.
Talk, listen, change lives
We'll be hosting an evening space; extending a warm welcome to McDiarmid Park for children & adults in the community.
☕ Tea & coffee
📺 Television & WiFi
🎲 Games & activities
📰 Newspapers
♨️ Heating on
Opening Monday 9th Jan.
Funded by the PKC Cost of Living Community Fund
🍴| In partnership with
@StJohnstone
& Aviva, we're excited to announce we will once again be delivering FREE evening meals to local kids.
We're accepting orders for:
🔵 Letham - Wed 19th Oct
A baked potato, smoothie & fruit piece can be ordered
➡
🧩| Our Autism Football team have travelled to The Oriam in Edinburgh today to make their
@TeamUnitedSco
league debut!
Playing with teams from Hibs, Rangers, Greenock Morton & many others, our players received a special message from
@StJohnstone
's Liam Gordon to spur them on 👇
🪣| Saints in the Community are accepting donations at the upcoming
@StJohnstone
vs
@AberdeenFC
fixture.
Our staff and volunteers will be carrying donation buckets as you arrive to McDiarmid Park - any donations are gratefully received.
Keep an eye out for us! 👀
@SJFC_SLO
🚶| Our new health walks continued today!
Lasting 60mins, attending walkers enjoyed a stroll from McDiarmid to Inveralmond and back.
Join us:
🔵 Thursday
📅 15Sept
🕔 12:30pm depart
💰 FREE
To register your interest, contact:
📧 admin
@saintsinthecommunity
.co.uk
📞 01738 459095
The Saints in the Community team have all started their Kiltwalk now:
🚶♂️Roddy - Chairman
🚶♂️Charlie - Trustee
🚶♂️Colin - Trustee
🚶♂️Atholl - Chief Exec
🚶♂️Peter - Participant ✅
🚶♂️Iain - Former staff
So far, the team have raised £4,147.22! 😲
➡️
Thank you!
FESTIVE FRIENDS
Our team are out delivering our Festive Friends Christmas hampers as we speak - an initiative run in partnership with the
@SPFLTrust
:
📦 Christmas Hamper
⚽️ Video message from
@Stevie__may
🗣️ Catch-up on the doorstep
Danny surprised Drew earlier this afternoon
🪣| We would like to extend a big thank you to all the
@StJohnstone
&
@AberdeenFC
supporters who made a donation during our bucket collection at today's game!
All donations are gratefully received and will be put to great use in our community.
Brogan even got involved too 🐶
Last week, our SAINTS Mental Health & Wellbeing teams presented Danny Griffin and Davie McPhee with awards to recognise the support and coaching which they provide to the players 🏆
🧤| Goalkeeping Squads attendee, Fraser Summers, was awarded with a signed pair of
@Zanderr1
goalie gloves!
Fraser stood out to our coaches for his listening & hard work throughout the 6-weeks - showing perseverance when learning new skills & was incredibly attentive throughout!