Premier League Kicks
Premier League Kicks uses the power of football and sport to inspire young people to reach their potential.
The programme creates opportunities for young people who are at risk of anti-social behaviour, youth violence and/or from high-need areas to regularly engage in football, sport, mentoring and personal development opportunities.
Launched in 2006 as a collaboration between the Premier League and the Metropolitan Police to create safer and more inclusive communities, Premier League Kicks has had a significant impact on people and places for almost 20 years.
Today, 93 clubs across the Premier League, English Football League and National League cover 38 police force areas to provide young people with access to free weekly football sessions and education workshops in safe and supportive community environments.
More than 550,000 young people have benefited from more than one million hours of delivery to date.
As part of an inclusive approach, the programme has increased its focus on engaging girls and disabled young people.
More than 550 Premier League-funded programme participants are employed by clubs – many of whom are part of Premier League Kicks – providing young people with role models from whom they can learn and aspire to emulate.
Former Premier League Kicks participants include Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling, Declan Rice and Wilfried Zaha.
Premier League Kicks objectives
Through Premier League Kicks, the Premier League and professional football clubs will:
- offer more opportunities to play, coach, and officiate
- enhance physical and mental wellbeing
- create a culture of volunteering, social action, and positive role models
- work with young people to reduce violent behaviour and develop pro-social attitudes and skills
- provide pathways into education, training, and employment
Key stats
- Over 1 million hours of free Premier League Kicks sessions since its inception engaging more than 550,000 participants
- 93 professional football club charities across the Premier League, EFL and National League are supported to run weekly sessions, to help young people achieve their potential
- 36 per cent of attendees are from ethnically diverse communities and there are more than 23,500 female participants
- 4,900+ delivery venues across England and Wales; more than half of these venues are located in deprived neighbourhoods
- Working in 38 of 44 police force areas across England and Wales
- The Premier League has invested more than £91.7million into the programme through the Premier League Charitable Fund
Other Premier League programmes and funds
Premier League Primary Stars | Premier League Inspires | Premier League and PFA Community Fund | Premier League Fans Fund