“It is fantastic and is testament to the hard work that everyone associated with the club has put in, but in particular Robert McCallum who has shown tremendous drive and leadership in promoting the clubs ‘those that want to play, shall play’ ethos. “I'd like to thank the Scottish Football Partnership for making this investment into the club and for the foresight of North Lanarkshire Council and North Lanarkshire Leisure in entering this exciting partnership with the club. “I hope this partnership creates a blueprint that other clubs in North Lanarkshire can follow.” Gartcairn are always on the lookout for more volunteers, if you wish to volunteer please email [email protected]. Also if you are a girl or boy looking to play, email [email protected] to see if there is space within your age group.

Quality Mark is designed to support and recognise the work of clubs and teams who have a desire to be the very best they can be. To gain one of the awards - Entry, Standard, Development, Community or Legacy - there is a related list of criteria that the club must achieve. This criteria is aimed at improving or supporting management, development structures, administration, planning and welfare. For more information on the programme, click here.