{"id":48070,"title":"Kitted Out: Street League","description":"Find out more about the partnership between Kiltocker and Street League.","content":"

The Power Of Sport<\/strong><\/h2>

We closed out 2017 by paying a visit to some of our most remarkable customers. That\u2019s no easy feat, as we work closely with a number of unsung heroes and volunteers. In the industry that we\u2019re in, we get to see just how powerful sport can be in local communities. Street League also recognise that, and use it to power an admirable cause.<\/p>

Street League\u2019s Mission<\/strong><\/h2>

Street League is the UK\u2019s leading sport for employment charity. This is an impressive fact given that they were only established in 2010. The aim of the organisation is to support young people without a job, and help move them into a workplace. To some, this may sound like a cheesy plot-line for a Hollywood movie. The results are remarkable, however. In the last twelve months alone, nearly two thousand participants have progressed into jobs, education or further training.<\/p>

The young people who are involved with the charity largely come from the most deprived areas of the UK. When joining Street League, they report some of the barriers that they face. Criminal records, lacking prior experience and literacy problems are just some of the issues stated upon arrival. The skilled staff working for the organisation tackle these issues head-on.<\/p>

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Up to twenty percent of 16-24 year olds are unemployed in the fourteen regions where Street League operate. The charity has a vision of seeing an end to youth unemployment, and they see sport as an integral tool to help achieve this. Whilst predominantly football-based, they have also introduced dance and fitness programmes to widen their reach. As well as getting to learn social skills through sport, the participants get access to CV writing, one-to-one support and a number of other valuable opportunities.<\/p>

Proud Suppliers<\/strong><\/h2>

Last\u00a0month we headed down to the English Institute of Sport, where Street League\u2019s Sheffield branch is based. We were treated to a great afternoon with some remarkable people. Included in the day was a mixture of classroom-based teaching and later futsal in an indoor venue. To us, it was obvious to see that the charity offers a greatly beneficial programme.<\/p>