Spotlight on Craig Molloy Coaching CIC
In our latest member spotlight, we’re delighted to welcome Craig Molloy, Founder and Operations Manager of Craig Molloy Coaching CIC. Their goal is to make the people of Inverclyde feel welcome, safe and valued on and off the pitch.
What does your social enterprise do, and why do you do it?
Using the power of football to connect people of all ages.
We are a trauma-informed community organisation. We aim to improve mental health, well-being, and aspirations across Inverclyde by providing free and affordable football coaching that empowers people of all ages to connect,
grow, and thrive.
Our objectives
- Accessibility – Deliver free and low-cost football sessions to reduce barriers to participation.
- Wellbeing – Promote positive mental health and physical wellbeing through regular physical activity.
- Inclusion – Create safe, supportive spaces that welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
- Community – Strengthen social connections and reduce isolation by fostering teamwork and a sense of belonging.
- Aspiration – Provide pathways for personal growth, skills development, and progression—on and off the pitch.
Combining professional football knowledge with local lived experience to drive grassroots change.
We now have over 300 local people participating in our weekly classes between the ages of 2 and 74.
What products, services and/or experiences do you currently offer?
We offer classes to children, over 50s, New Scots, Adults in Recovery from Drug and Alcohol addiction, ASN and Girls only. We have also started working in two local high schools.
What’s your personal motivation?
I am now looking to pass on my knowledge to the future generation with a mission to deliver high-quality, accessible coaching programmes that support not just football development but personal development too.
Creating Craig Molloy Coaching CIC has allowed us to have a positive impact on the community, and I am motivated to continue to grow even further.
What is next on the horizon for your social enterprise, and how do you plan to get there?
We now have over 300 people taking part in our groups each week, and the aim is to get to 350 local people participating.
What’s the hardest thing you’ve had to overcome in your social enterprise journey?
Understanding how the structure of the organisations works, and also the work that goes on behind the schemes to start all the new groups that are now successfully up and running.
What is your most satisfying achievement so far?
I never knew what a social enterprise was before I met CVS Inverclyde; their support and advice have been invaluable. They have helped us in every step of the journey.
It has been really satisfying to be the founder of the organisation, to now have so many people in the area coming together and being part of our groups as we continue to grow and have a positive impact.
How has being a member of Social Enterprise Scotland helped you?
They have been a great help as they have given us advice on funding, structure and networking. We have been able to access this, as we are a member of the organisation.
Who in the social enterprise community inspires you and why?
All individuals in the community who take part in our groups, they give us so much job satisfaction.
What top tips would you give to other social enterprises?
Keep learning and connecting with the correct people; it really does make a difference.
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