Scolmore Connect partnership highlights Scolmore Group’s commitment to community impact and youth development
Posted by: electime 12th May 2026
Scolmore Group, through its community-focused platform Scolmore Connect, has announced a new partnership with the Marc Albrighton Centre of Development (MACOD), a collaboration that underlines the company’s wider commitment to delivering meaningful social value alongside its established role in the electrical industry.
By bringing together business and community organisations, Scolmore Connect reflects Scolmore Group’s people-first approach and demonstrates how businesses operating in the electrical sector can make a lasting difference beyond the products and services they supply.
Founded in 2016, MACOD has grown significantly over the past decade, evolving from a single Saturday morning session of 20 children at a local youth centre into a thriving coaching programme now supporting over 1,000 young people. Operating across multiple schools across Tamworth, MACOD delivers structured coaching sessions for children aged 18-months to 14-years, alongside football camps, after-school clubs, and development pathways into Tamworth Academy.
Supporting community impact through partnership
As MACOD celebrates its 10-year anniversary, the new partnership with Scolmore Connect marks an important investment in a programme that is already making a tangible difference to young people and families across the Tamworth area.
Through the partnership, Scolmore Connect will support a range of initiatives designed to increase access and participation across MACOD’s programmes, including football camps, lunchtime clubs and after-school sessions. The aim is to help more children benefit from consistent, high-quality coaching in a safe, inclusive and well-structured environment.
A key feature of the partnership is the launch of MACOD’s new anniversary kit, which will feature the Scolmore Connect logo at its centre, symbolising the strength and visibility of the collaboration.
The partnership will also focus on delivering meaningful, structured opportunities for young people. By working closely with school welfare leads across Tamworth, MACOD and Scolmore Connect aim to ensure that the programmes are delivered in a safe, supportive setting and that opportunities are extended thoughtfully and responsibly. A clear and transparent system will also be implemented to help schools identify and support pupils who would benefit most from additional engagement.
Delivering long-term social value
Access to structured sporting opportunities can play an important role in supporting children’s confidence, physical wellbeing and personal development. Through this collaboration, MACOD and Scolmore Connect are helping to create positive pathways for young people both in and beyond the school environment.
“The impact is immeasurable,” says Jon Baker, Headteacher of Woodlands Primary School. “Yes, we see improvements in children’s football skills, but far more importantly, we see the difference it makes in their personal lives. With positive role models, encouragement and high-quality coaching, we see young girls and boys develop confidence, resilience and patience.”
Together, Scolmore Connect and MACOD are committed to creating an environment where all children can build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy the many benefits of football both on and off the pitch.
The partnership reinforces Scolmore Group’s commitment to building stronger communities and demonstrates how a leading business can use its platform to support meaningful, long-term initiatives that extend well beyond the workplace.
