Club Doncaster Foundation scoop Partnership of the Year at Doncaster Business Awards

Club Doncaster Foundation were named winners of the Partnership of the Year Award last night, for the continued success of the educational partnership between both Club Doncaster Sports College and University Campus Doncaster.

Representatives from across the teams attended the Doncaster Business Awards on the night, hosted at Doncaster Racecourse, with businesses and charities from across the city, highlighting the fantastic work that goes on in Doncaster. 

The partnership has seen Club Doncaster Sports College and University Campus Doncaster combine expertise to deliver specialist sports degrees in a ‘live sporting environment’.

The partnership has also seen the development of cutting-edge facilities like the High-Performance Centre based at the Eco-Power Stadium, which not only benefits those studying there, but also a range of sports clubs across Doncaster.

Students on the qualifications are able to work first hand with elite athletes from a variety of sports, with industry leading equipment and technology.

Foundation CEO, John Davis said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have received this award at the Doncaster Business Awards. 

“This partnership wouldn’t be possible without the continuous hard work from both our Sports College and University Campus Doncaster staff, who provide opportunities and support for students within their studies, and the seamless transition from Further Education to degrees.

“As we continue to grow and develop this partnership, we want to ensure as many prospective students as possible get the chance to study within the heart of Doncaster.

We can’t thank the staff and our colleagues at University Campus  Doncaster enough for the work they have put in to get us to this point and we’re humbled to see this recognised by the business community.”

Sports College principal, Adi Turnpenny, accepted the award and said: “It’s been a fantastic year for us and receiving this award has rounded it off. 

“We’re very proud of the partnership we have with DN Colleges Group and the opportunities we’re able to offer our students. 

“We pride ourselves on offering top quality sports education in a fantastic environment and we look forward to the partnership continuing to grow in the future.”

We are excited to announce that applications for 2025/26 are open. Year 11’s can apply online via the Sports College website: clubdoncastersportscollege.co.uk/apply