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Funding announced for local sports schemes
The government has announced £5 million for young people to take up sports in an attempt to keep them away from crime and anti-social behaviour.
The Youth Justice Sports Fund has awarded money to more than 200 grassroots organisations across England and Wales, including football, boxing and rugby.
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab made the announcement at one of the projects that has been awarded funding, Thrulife, at a school in Tottenham. He was joined by Sky Sports pundit Jobi McAnuff and ThruLife founder Richard Allicock.
Raab, said: "I know first-hand how powerful sport and mentoring can be in turning young lives around.
"Sport has the power to boost confidence, build resilience and teach discipline, and evidence suggests sports can be effective in reducing offending among young people. That’s why we’re supporting over 200 organisations across England and Wales to encourage more young people to engage with sport and stay away from crime."
A ThruLife attendee said: "ThruLife has helped me to grow in confidence through the sports sessions I attend teaching me and others different skills that would better place us on our journey through life, and to help us make positive choices."
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