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READING FC COMMUNITY TRUST Premier League Kicks

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    engage children and young people of all backgrounds and abilities in football, sport and personal development

  • Number of beneficiaries - 1100

    We deliver roughly 25 Kicks session per week across Berks

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

The programme began in 2006 and uses the reach and appeal of the Premier League and network of professional football clubs to regularly engage children and young people of all backgrounds and abilities in football, sport and personal development – providing a trusted, positive influence in high-need areas across England and Wales. Using the power of football and appeal of professional football club’s brands Kicks aims to engage young people who may otherwise be difficult to reach.

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BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

1100

We deliver roughly 25 Kicks session per week across Berks

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£115,000.00

TIMELINE

Sep 2022 Onwards

Activity goals

Increase playing, coaching and officiating opportunities in football and a range of sports

Enhance physical and mental wellbeing, including self-esteem, ambition and social skills

Promote integration and champion equality, diversity and inclusion

Activity Actions

  • Reduce anti social behaviour and fear of crime

  • Increased health and reduced health inequalities. Participation in sport is increased and sustained

  • Improved life chances for children and young people. Increased skills and employment

  • Strong, sustainable, cohesive communities and access to out of school activities

  • A reduction in people not in education, employment or training. A reduction in youth offending

Activity details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

England: Berkshire

IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 5: Gender Equality UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality UN SDG 13: Climate Action UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Reading FC Community Trust use a data monitoring and evaluation tool called Substance Views

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Premier League Charitable Fund

The PLCF creates and supports activities that inspire young people to achieve their potential

Wokingham Borough Council

Local authority partner for the Kicks project
OTHER PARTNERS

Wokingham Borough Council

Local authority partner for the Kicks project