The Premier League Kicks programme is a national project delivered across the UK by professional football clubs.
We use the hook of Southend United Football Club to engage with young boys and girls aged 12-19 in deprived areas across Southend through the power of sport.
Daily sessions run throughout the week, whereby young people can enjoy free football in a safe and enjoyable environment, consequently reducing crime rates and anti-social behaviour in the local community.
For more information, please contact Dan Hall on 01702 341351 or [email protected]
The Every Player Counts programme supports the EFL Trust’s aim of increasing sports participation for all.
The programme covers a wide range of disabilities with the simple aim of getting more people involved in sport, tailored to the specific needs of the local community.
Our aim at Southend United Community & Educational Trust is to have pan-disability football pathways that will enable young disabled people aged 11-19 living in South East Essex to play football and progress to the level they are able to achieve.
Strong relationships have been developed with special schools whereby our coaching staff provide lunchtime clubs and in-school PE provision including football, multi-sports and teambuilding activities.
Additionally, after school clubs, holiday camps, player visits, stadium tours, match tickets and event opportunities to young people living with pan disabilities are provided.
For more information, please contact April Smith on 01702 341351 or [email protected]
BBC Children in Need is the BBC's UK corporate charity, with money raised by the public to help make a difference to children who need support.
With the help of BBC Children in Need funding, we're engaging with 105 participants aged 10-18, 65 participants aged 10-15 and 40 participants aged 16-18 from May 2019 to April 2020 - through After School Clubs and Community Groups.
The overall aim is to give young people the opportunity to take part in physical activity and make a difference in their lives.
Our Lives Before Knives workshops are delivered in schools across South East Essex and led by former gang member and drug addict Paul Hannaford, who educates young people about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, knife crime, gangs, guns, bullying, prison life and county lines.
Delivering hard-hitting talks since 2009, Hannaford shares his personal experiences of using drugs and being in a gang, with the aim of deterring young people from following the same path and ultimately saving lives.
