‘L&Q One Goal’, an Easter programme in London

‘L&Q One Goal’, an Easter programme in London

As the Easter break have started, youngsters in Lambeth and Merton have access to two weeks of activity brought by the free L&Q One Goal programme. From football to art and design, One Goal offers a variety of sports and creative arts activities for young people aged from five to 21.

The Fulham Football Club Foundation leads the programme, which runs from 3 April to 12 April at venues around the area.

One Goal is a sports and creative arts programme that motivates young people to be physically active, make healthy lifestyle choices and enjoy creative pursuits during the school holidays. It is returning after an extremely successful February half term, when more than 2,165 young people enjoyed sessions around London and the South East .

The scheme is delivered by eight professional football clubs across the capital, including Charlton Athletic, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Leyton Orient, Millwall, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham.

The project is being funded by the L&Q Foundation with a £387,000 grant, which ensures all activities are free and that there is no financial barrier for young people to get involved.

The One Goal programme sessions include multisport and arts.

Paul Elliot, CBE, former England defender, says:

“We know the power of football and what the sport means globally. Football is great at breaking down barriers and getting young people to challenge and better themselves. The programme’s inclusion of many different sports and creative activities is a valuable addition, which will allow even more young people to take part.”

Sadiq Khan, The Mayor of London, said:

“London is world-renowned for its sport and culture. As Mayor I’m committed to helping young people lead healthier, more active lifestyles, so I am really proud to see this successful partnership between some of the capital’s biggest football clubs and a valued housing partner continue for another year. I’m confident it will inspire even more young Londoners to get active and creative during their holidays.”

Sean Daly, Head of Football and Sports Development at Charlton Athletic Community Trust, said:

“The funding for grassroots sport and creative arts is crucial, so L&Q’s investment and the delivery expertise of all involved has ensured this project has been a success and benefited the young people of London. After the success of last year, we are looking forward to kicking off Easter activities to get young people active and enjoying sport.”

Matthew Corbett, Assistant Director Community Investment for L&Q, said:

“The One Goal programme is hugely popular, and last year engaged more than twice the number of young people we originally hoped. L&Q and the partner clubs are all very pleased to be providing young people across London with fun and creative activities to look forward to for their holidays. Parents also get peace of mind because they know their children will be getting out of the house each day, learning new skills and making friends in a safe environment.”

For more information on venues and times and to register for the free programmes, go to www.cact.org.uk/lq-one-goal

L&Q One Goal                                                    

Monday 3 – Wednesday 12 April

Ages 5-21 years

FREE