“This builds on years of support for vulnerable young people, including over 700 who have benefited from our delivery of Premier League Inspires in secondary schools.
“We’re proud to partner with Haringey Council on these vital new services that place young people at the heart of our efforts to inspire, empower and transform lives.”
Premier League Inspires is a personal development programme funded by the Premier League and Professional Footballers’ Association through the Premier League Charitable Fund. It uses the power of football to inspire young people to develop their personal skills and positive attitudes needed to succeed in life.
The Foundation has delivered the programme to more than 30 local schools, with staff delivering some 5,000 hours of targeted support.
It also delivers the Tottenham Futures life skills and development programme and My Ends football and outreach sessions, both serving similar aims, with funding provided by the Mayor of London’s Violence Reduction Unit.
Partnering with the council to provide the new Mobile Youth Hub – to run in the area of Seven Sisters every Monday and Wednesday between 3pm and 6pm – will bring an even greater level of coordination in supporting local young people.
Cllr Zena Brabazon, cabinet member for children, schools & families, said: “The expansion of the Mobile Youth Hub to Tottenham marks a significant step in providing young people with easier access to vital support, activities and opportunities that will benefit them significantly in the future.
“By working with key partners, we’re ensuring young people can develop new skills, build their confidence, and strengthen their networks by building trust and fostering a sense of belonging.”