Joe’s story
After three years of unemployment and low confidence, Joe joined Sport 4 Life UK’s HATCH programme through his Job Centre. He gained employability skills and completed a six...
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Nadheer’s story
With support from Sport 4 Life, Nadheer overcame low confidence and barriers to employment. They’ve now secured a role with the Department for Work and Pensions and are buil...
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What Mental Health Means to Me…
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, one of our team members at Sport 4 Life UK shares a personal and powerful reflection on what mental health means to them. From daily grat...
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Partnering with UK Youth to Power Young Futures
Sport 4 Life UK was commissioned by UK Youth to deliver the Hatch programme, an employability initiative designed to support NEET young people aged 16–29. Across five waves ...
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Impact Working Group Reunites to Strengthen the Case for Sport for Development
The Sport for Development Coalition's Impact Working Group has reconvened under new co-chairs Tom Clarke-Forrest (Sport 4 Life UK) and Kelly Smith (Access Sport), with a renew...
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Why Collaboration is Our Biggest Asset in Challenging Times
The youth, employment, and sport-for-development sectors are facing significant challenges - funding cuts, increased competition, and growing demand. With charities and social...
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Dani’s story
Forced to flee Colombia, Dani’s education was put on hold. With Sport 4 Life’s support, she gained vital qualifications, restoring her confidence and reopening the path to...
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Sport 4 Life UK’s Mentoring Partnership with Heartlands Academy
Sport 4 Life UK is proud to partner with Heartlands Academy to provide tailored one-to-one mentoring that supports young people.
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Corey’s story
Corey, 25, struggled to find work after university due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With support from Sport 4 Life, he gained coaching experience and qualifications, leading to a...
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Shaping Success Sport 4 Life UK and Telford College’s Partnership
Our work with Telford College on the NCS Away from Home programme has supported students in developing key skills that complement their studies and future careers.
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