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Planet Sport
posted on 20/05/2009
  Planet Sport is a 15-minute show presenting sports news, feat.....

Chaplain Takes to the Air
posted on 30/04/2009
No, SCORE hasn't invented the chaplaincy equivalent of the flying doctor; thou.....

Goodison Gourmet
posted on 20/04/2009
It's not just in the pitch that good things are being served up at Everton Foo.....

Crowd Control
posted on 08/04/2009
When he became a pastor, David Chawner - SCORE's Rugby Union Chaplaincy Coordi.....

Mary Vickers Resigns
posted on 31/03/2009
We regret to announce that Mary Vickers has reluctantly decided to resign from.....



Introducing SCORE

SCORE is a registered charity (No. 1005446) which specialises in the provision of quality chaplaincy to the world of sport.

SCORE was established in 1991 to initiate, support and network sports chaplaincy ecumenically across the UK, and sometimes beyond. Since those small beginnings the organisation has grown remarkably. It now seeks to resource over 170 chaplains in a variety of sports and situations. All offer pastoral and spiritual support in a sensitive, non-judgement, non-sectarian way. All work with integrity and professionalism amongst the whole community of their clubs - the players, coaches, organisation and support staff. There is a real sense of affirmation and endorsement from the widest spectrum of the sports world, from the chaplains' work and involvement.

SCORE is funded by sports institutions, trust, organisations, churches, dominations and individuals. The Baptist Union of Great Britain from where the original vision for the work came, still continues to support SCORE, but as the work grows we need to further build our support base. Please take a few minutes to look around our website - where we have been and our plans for 2009 and beyond!

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Testimonials

Since our chaplain, Revd John Boyers, got involved with Manchester United in September 1992, I have become more and more aware of SCORE and its work. I am glad to see its influence extending across the UK and to a wider range of sports- especially to Scottish Football and to Horse Racing! Chaplains can be of help to all sorts of people involved with sport, when crisis, need, or difficulty comes. I commend the idea of sports chaplaincy and the work of SCORE to you.
Sir Alex Ferguson, CBE, Manager, Manchester United.

There was considerable gratitude expressed for the work done by SCORE in provision of chaplaincy throughout the Commonwealth Games. People were impressed by the quality of the team involved, the breadth of provision.... So thank you SCORE for a massive contribution to the games.
Revd Christopher Mayfield, (When Bishop of Manchester 2002)

There is no doubt that our club chaplain, Malcolm Lorrimer, has performed a very valuable service at the club. For players, he almost acts as a mentor. With the rest of the staff, he has offered real support for those who have suffered bereavement or just need someone to talk to. In todays helter-skelter world, a voice of calmness can be inspiring and invigorating.
Jim Cumbes, Chief Executive/ Secretary, Lancashire County Cricket Club

The chaplain has a fundamental place, along with others, in providing care and support for all who work in racing.
Brigadier Cedric Burton, CEO, Racing Welfare.

Our chaplain Rev. Graham Locking is doing a tremendous job within our industry. Not only does he help stable staff, he gives support to individuals in every branch of racing.
Mark Tompkins, Trainer and Chair of Newmarket Trainers Federation

Our experience of chaplaincy at Bolton Wanderers has been uplifting...it has added a new and extremely important dimension to management and welfare...[but] is not something that can be provided by every clergy person. It is essential that any club... ensures that the right clergy are involved. SCORE can add significant value to chaplaincy and possibly promote it, by helping organisations to select clergy who are suitable for the role.
Allan Duckworth, Chief Executive, Bolton Wanderers F.C

We have numerous examples of the chaplains work, which demonstrate the difference he has made to club life. Key to the chaplains appointment and the development of his role, has been the support he received from SCORE personnel.
John Bowler, Chairman, Crewe Alexandra F.C

Chaplaincy gives a whole other dimension to our club. It brings a personal touch - people feel like they can be listened to as individuals. If chaplaincy was established in every club, I think it would be of huge benefit to the game as a whole.
Ian McGeechan, Director of Rugby, London Wasps, and Head Coach British Lions 2009

Increasingly those involved in sport recognise the need for pastoral and spiritual care. SCORE chaplains address that need - and at the same time build links between local church and community. Chaplains bring a practical demonstration of Gods love into the clubs. This kingdom work deserves support from across the whole church.
Bishop Pete Broadbent, Bishop of Willesden

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