Montrose Community Trust make it a double at business awards
Montrose Community Trust has been recognised for the second consecutive year at The Courier Business Awards, receiving a Highly Commended accolade in the Community category.
The Montrose-based charity was celebrated recently alongside some of the regio’s most inspiring businesses and community organisations, recognising its continued growth, innovation and commitment to improving lives through sport and community development.
The recognition builds on success at last year’s awards and comes during a period of significant expansion, with the charity now delivering more than 35 programmes spanning football development, health and well-being, education, employability, climate action and community development.
The Trust was shortlisted in the Community award.
Chris Platt, CEO, said: “To be recognised for the second year running is something we’re incredibly proud of, particularly given the calibre of organisations in our category.
“There’s something particularly special about the Community category because, while our organisations might work in different ways, we’re all driven by a shared ambition to make our communities stronger, healthier and more inclusive.”
The award comes as the Trust continues to build on a period of organisational growth, which has seen its turnover of around £300,000 three years ago rise to a forecast income of over £1 million for the 2025/26 financial year.
That growth has translated into an expanded team of more than 20 staff, supported by a dedicated network of volunteers, and more than 25,000 participant engagements annually.
Chris added: “We’ve worked incredibly hard over the past few years to build an organisation that is both ambitious in its outlook and deeply rooted in the community it serves.
“But growth, in itself, isn’t the achievement. It’s what that growth allows us to do that matters. It means more opportunities for young people, more support for those experiencing isolation, better access to health and well-being services and more chances for people to connect to their community.”