Third community club joins CSC

Caboolture Sports Club (CSC) has acquired a third community club - taking the group to five venues - and renamed it.

Donnybrook Sports and Community Club has joined the CSC stable and will now be known as Club Donnybrook.

It follows Sports Central Caboolture (formerly Caboolture RSL) and Glass House Local (Glasshouse Country Bowls Club/Club Glass House).

CSC Group says the acquisitions, over the last six years, are to provide resources, experience and investment for community clubs with uncertain futures.

“Community clubs are the heart of many regional towns and we believe they deserve every opportunity to succeed,” Craig Thomas, CEO of CSC Group, said.

“Our goal has never been to change what makes these clubs special. Instead, we work alongside the local community to preserve their identity, strengthen their future and ensure they continue serving the people who rely on them.

“Club Donnybrook is the third community club we have had the chance to save in six years. We see enormous potential and are excited to begin this journey with the local community.

“This is about securing the future of the club, keeping it in local hands and creating a venue the Donnybrook community can continue to enjoy and be proud of.”

Cosmetic improvements will start soon. During this time, Club Donnybrook will operate as normal, under the existing team.

CSC Group says it is committed to listening to Club Donnybrook members and wider community as plans for the venue evolve.

Having a fifth venue in the CSC Group will also extend the organisation’s community reach, and support for local organisations, sporting clubs, charities and community initiatives.

As a not-for-profit, CSC Group invests into its clubs and communities, supporting sporting groups, charities, community initiatives and job opportunities in South-East Queensland.