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StreetGames boosts access to sport and helps tackle young people’s problems

4 mins read Youth Work
Doorstep Sport programme brings fun games and activities into disadvantaged areas to overcome barriers to sport.
Doorstep Sport sessions are designed to be delivered in a fun and informal way. Picture: StreetGames
Doorstep Sport sessions are designed to be delivered in a fun and informal way. Picture: StreetGames

The charity supported 8,700 young people last year and most volunteers move on to further education or training

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Young people living in disadvantaged areas are being supported to enjoy healthier and more active lifestyles through the work of StreetGames and its network of community organisations.

The charity has developed a long-standing partnership with hundreds of these organisations across England and Wales - which it calls locally trusted organisations (LTOs) – that help it to deliver its programme of activities and events.

As well as encouraging young people to take part in exercise through its flagship Doorstep Sport programme, the charity also aims to tackle youth-related crime and antisocial behaviour through its targeted work.

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