Help more people in Scotland play Touch
Touch is a mixed, non-contact sport open to every age and ability. Partner with us to help more girls, juniors and communities across Scotland get playing.
The difference your support makes
Every partnership goes into the game: more sessions, more players, more coaches and referees.
Partner an international event in Scotland
The Atlantic Opens Cup comes to Stirling, 12–15 August 2027. Event partnerships are now open.
Programmes you can support
Choose a cause that matters to your organisation. We’ll show you exactly what your support delivers.
Girls in Touch
The need: More girls than ever are coming to junior sessions, but there are no dedicated girls’ teams yet.
Your support funds: coaching, venue hire and kit to form and run girls’ squads.
We’ll measure: girls playing regularly, teams formed.
From £[X]
Touch in Schools & Communities
The need: Touch is played in five regions; many communities, schools and universities have never tried it.
Your support funds: Taste of Touch sessions and support to start new clubs.
We’ll measure: sessions run, new players, new clubs.
For example
£1,800 could fund a season of sessions at a new club, for up to 64 children in two age groups.
Pathway to Scotland
The need: [STA to confirm the need, for example families meeting travel and kit costs for Academy and international events.]
Your support funds: travel and kit support so cost is never the reason a young player can’t take their place.
We’ll measure: players supported, tournaments attended.
From £[X]
Coaches & Referees
The need: The sport can only grow as fast as the people who coach and referee it.
Your support funds: the new online learning platform and coach and referee courses.
We’ll measure: people trained and qualified.
For example
£1,200 could fund a young lead coach for a season, running sessions for up to 32 children each evening.
What support looks like
Here’s what that support looks like on the ground.
Pentland Touch: 28 juniors in one autumn
Over seven autumn sessions, Pentland Touch welcomed 28 children, girls made up 78% of attendances, and the club is now looking at starting a girls’ team. This is the kind of growth partners help us make happen across Scotland.
[Short quote from a Pentland coach or parent]
How partnership works
Ways to support
Programme partner
Fund one of our programmes and see its impact through the year.
For example
£1,800 could fund a season of junior coaching at one club: a lead coach and a Young Leader, for up to 64 children in two age groups (under-10s and under-13s).
Community supporter
For local businesses who want to back Touch in their area.
For example
£600 could fund a Young Leader to coach or referee alongside a lead coach for a season.
In-kind partner
Provide venues, physio, printing, travel or equipment.
What you get
- An annual impact report: numbers, stories and photos showing what your support achieved
- Your team involved: staff volunteering at events, or a staff Touch session
- Content to share on your own channels and in your community or ESG reporting
- Recognition on kit, at events and on our website, appropriate to your partnership
Who we partner with
Touch is a sport for young people and families, so we choose partners whose values match ours. We don’t partner with [alcohol, gambling or high-fat, high-sugar food brands: STA to confirm list].
Our partners
International federation
The world governing body for Touch. The STA is its affiliated member for Scotland.
Venue & education
Host of the European Senior Touch Cup 2025, which welcomed ten nations to Scotland.
Let’s talk
Talk to the STA
[Partnerships contact name]
[Role]
[Partnerships email]
Tell us about your organisation and what you would like to support.
What happens next
We’ll reply within 5 working days to arrange a short call, then send a proposal for your chosen programme.
Prefer email? Email communications@touch.scot and we’ll put you in touch with our partnerships lead.