Creating Chances
Creating Chances is the Premier League's flagship community programme engaging communities and supporters across the UK through a series of initiatives involving the Barclays Premier League, the 20 Premier League Clubs and 200 of their players.
Read how Newcastle United rolled out the red carpet and welcomed a number of charities and community groups for their match against Everton here.
One element of the programme currently underway is 'Places for Players', which will see 200 Premier League players supporting a number of charities and good causes across September and October, helping raise awareness of their projects or creating fundraising opportunities. A number these players were made available across the country via a national application process during May and June 2007. Any charity or good cause could apply to win a player and the successful applicants were those nominating the most unique, yet relevant, roles for their players.
To discover what other activities players have been involved in and to see photos click here.
In addition to Places for Players, The Premier League and its Clubs are grateful for the loyalty they receive from the supporters and their communities. 'Your Shot', another Creating Chances initiative, created chances for supporters through the availability of 20 ultimate, behind the scenes match day experiences at Premier League Clubs.
'Your Shot' invited fans from each of the 20 Barclays Premier League Clubs to apply to win a unique match day experience at the Club they support. The lucky fans are enjoying their behind the scenes access at home matches in September and October.
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Finally, Premier League All Stars is a made for television football entertainment programme involving Premier League legends, celebrities and fans coming together to field teams representing all 20 Barclays Premier League clubs.
The knockout competition sees teams playing in official kits to win their share of a £300,000 prize fund, all for their nominated charities with the greatest share and the Premier League All Stars Trophy going to the champion's charity or charities of choice. Premier League All Stars is broadcast live on Sky One every night from 23 September until 30 September.
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The Premier League's Creating Chances programme officially launched on 7 August, 2007 with a player representing each of the 20 Barclays Premier League Clubs and will be followed up by the Creating Chances week of action. The week will involve a co-ordinated series of local and national events involving the Premier League, its clubs and players across September.
