Project
City Gateway Football Factory (London)
Grant amount
£200,000
website
www.citygateway.org.uk
project summary
The aim of the project is to use our training programmes with Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) young people to develop and explore opportunities within sport and football to further develop their progression and career. We are able to provide young people with sporting qualifications and have also successfully set up and run a Futsal League for the past year.
what was the grant spent on?
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sports trainers and coaching staff
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football kits and equipment
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cost of FA affiliation
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sports leaders and fitness instructor accreditation costs
What are the long term benefits of the project on the community?
It will increase sports participation in the community and will give young people good direction and a focus. It will also provide jobs in the community which is important as unemployment in Tower Hamlets is high.
quotes
Name: Joe
"This project is great for the development of young people in sports in Tower Hamlets"
Name: Ashley
"The Futsal League is a great place to come, meet new people as well as keep fit and
develop new skills"
