Brief description of project
The Premier League Kicks project engages young people aged 8-18, offering access to regular football, multi-sport as well as volunteering, workshops, mentoring, educational and employment pathways, in addition to increasing playing, officiating, and coaching opportunities in football.
The project offers these opportunities Young people aged 8-18, especially those from under-represented, vulnerable backgrounds or at risk of anti-social behaivour.
When it is running and where
Various weekly evening sessions across London Boroughs of Newham, Havering, Tower Hamlets, Redbridge, and Barking and Dagenham.
Who is it targeting
Engaging with young people aged 8 – 18.
Why it will benefit them
Working with young people in areas of need to build safer and supportive environments. Premier League Kicks will positively influence the lives of young people, especially those from under-represented groups, being of low social-economic background, girls, disabled young people and young people from diverse backgrounds who may be at risk of or be involved in antisocial behaviours, youth violence, and experience negative school environments and social exclusion.
Through providing regular opportunities, young people will be supported in enhancing their mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing as well as prosocial behaviour and their ability to positively transition from childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
How to join
(Self) Referrals, Email [email protected] inquiring about interest in joining sessions.
WHUF Lead
Project Lead - Najma Shariffu - [email protected]
Partners involved
Youth Offending Team, Detached Youth, Local Authorities, Health Services, Schools, Youth Clubs, Charities, MET Police, Grassroot Clubs and Pupil Referral Units.
Department
Youth and Community