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13/11/2024

SP Energy Networks Partnership Wins Community Engagement Award

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SP Energy Networks and Glasgow Warriors have been awarded the Community Engagement Award at the Planet Mark Awards 2024 for their successful partnership.

The partnership has been praised for its commitment to championing diversity and inclusion through STEM education and sport. Key initiatives include an annual school rugby championship, STEM events at Scotstoun Stadium, women's rugby coaching, and a partnership charity day.

The award recognises the positive impact of the partnership on local communities, particularly in promoting STEM careers and encouraging greater participation in sport.

Successful outcomes include:

• More than 5,000 pupils taking part in the school rugby championships since 2017

• Around 1,700 young people engaged in STEM and sporting initiatives during 2023/24

• 90% of pupils attending Development Days now considering a career in STEM

• PSR information shared with more than 10,000 vulnerable people through charity relationships and regular attendance at Glasgow Children's Hospital – supporting 20% of the increase in PSR registrations between 2022 and 2024

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• The introduction of Quiet Sessions to give rugby fans with sensory and additional needs the chance to watch a 'Captain's Run', see behind the scenes and meet Glasgow Warriors players

SP Energy Networks Director, Scott Mathieson, said: "Our partnership with the Glasgow Warriors has exceeded all expectations and it's fantastic to see it recognised in this way. Supporting our communities is at the heart of what we do in both organisations and the results speak for themselves. We're proud to have inspired, engaged and supported thousands of young people, families and individuals – it's clear we're making our 'Mark'."

Glasgow Warriors Managing Director, Al Kellock, added: "Our partnership with SP Energy Networks is all about making a tangible difference to the lives of people in our community. It is a partnership that goes far beyond the boundaries of Glasgow city, and the sport of rugby.

"By working with SP Energy Networks, we're providing valuable opportunities for participation, education, and competition, creating a powerful and long-lasting legacy that will reap benefits for years to come. To be rewarded for this work is credit to all those putting their energy into making such an impact in our community."

Eddie McConnell, Chief Executive, Down's Syndrome Scotland attended one of the SPEN-Warriors partnership charity events. He said: "It's really great that SPEN and the Glasgow Warriors team are open and willing to learn about how they can improve and be more inclusive of our community. It was also great to learn about the priority register service as many of our community would be considered vulnerable."

Miss Young, Teacher, St Clare's Primary, Glasgow: "I absolutely adored learning about all the jobs you could get from doing STEM. The pupils absolutely loved attending the [STEM Day] event and were talking about it for days afterwards."

Further information on the SPEN/Glasgow Warriors partnership can be found on the SP Energy Networks website: Community Partnerships - SP Energy Networks.

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