Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) are pleased to announce a partnership with Berkeley to deliver Premier League Kicks (PL Kicks) sessions at Kidbrooke Village.
CACT’s PL Kicks programme uses the power of sport to engage and inspire young people aged between 8 to 18 years of age. The sessions are free for all boys and girls to attend and aim to help participants reach their full 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.
Funded by the Premier League Charitable Fund, the programme builds safer, stronger, and more respectful communities through the development of young peoples’ aspirations.
The partnership with Berkeley will allow CACT to deliver PL Kicks sessions at the multi-use games area situated at Cator Park in Kidbrooke every Monday evening between 5-7pm.
CACT Diversionary & Mentoring Manager, Anthony Quarm said: “The partnership between CACT and Berkeley will provide young individuals with continued access to high-quality local venues and resources that might otherwise be inaccessible.
“Together we’re enabling consistent sports provision, outreach, and mentoring programs while reducing barriers to participation for young people. This means, we can enhance our impact, continue promoting healthier lifestyles, and support social cohesion and community well-being.”
Paul Prichard, Development Director at Berkeley Capital said: “PL Kicks is such a valuable programme for young people, and we’re really pleased that Kidbrooke Village’s sport facilities are being used for such a great cause.
“We look forward to hearing more about the impact this inspirational programme has on everyone involved over the coming months.”
Representatives from Berkeley, including Social Value Manager Kay Oldroyd, were present at Saturday's game against Stockport County at The Valley, accompanied by Raymond Salawu, one of the participants from the PL Kicks programme and his family as guests of CACT, with a pre-match presentation taking place ahead of kick-off.
Meanwhile, families were also there to cheer on the Addicks in the stands with tickets provided by Berkely and CACT.