2. Partick Thistle in the Community April 22 nd 2009

3. UNDER 16’s GO FREE AT FIRHILL ›First Club in the UK to give all under 16’s the opportunity to watch professional football completely free of charge.

4. THE MISSION Attract more young football fans to Firhill Build a Club / match experience that the entire community can be part of and proud of Develop a positive football environment for everyone Raise the profile of PTFC

5. MAKING IT WORK U’16’s go Free -“More Than A Slogan” Strengthen the PTFC brand Increase community engagement Improve the match day experience Launch the ‘Young Thistle Scheme’

6. MAKING IT WORK - ‘YOUNG THISTLE SCHEME’ Exclusive Young Thistle Zones in the Stand PT Passport Post Match Player Zone Wear Your Colours With Pride

7. FACTS OF OUR SUCCESS 2007 / 20082008 / 2009Increase Under 16’s163536228% Adults:63071714% Concessions:19623319%

9. Community and Football Corporate Social Responsibility Football and Communities Report

10. Community Club Partner schools Player and coaching visits to schools Story competition School days at stadium

11. Community Club Re-establish links to local community Engage more fully with the community Establish links to wider community

12. Community Engagement Football strand Social strand

13. Football Strand A League for All – Multi-agency Coaching courses – Trust and Club Community football tournament

14. Social Strand Partnership with other agencies Extend free entry to other groups Remove barriers of exclusion Utilise facilities as focus of the community

15. Social Strand Street League westGAP SAMH GOPWA Glasgow City Council - Education Scottish Refugee Council Show Racism the Red Card

16. Social Strand Anti-bullying – Respect me ASIST Training Fitness and Health Healthy Heart Initiative

17. Future Developments Exploring sport and mental health Greater use of stadium facilities and expertise Street League Partnership Learning Centre More partnership working Seeking funding

18. A League for All Anti racism Anti sexism Sport and fitness Curriculum for Excellence Interdisciplinary activities

19. Community Football Sport and fitness Training for SFA badges Free Coaching Sessions Weekend Coaching Sessions Specialised Coaching Projects Street Football