Philanthropic organisation Impetus-PEF has donated the money to Street League as part of a two-year investment in the charity, which works with 16- to 25-year-olds who are Neet (not in education, employment or training).
Street League uses a mix of football and education to engage with struggling young people and to help them overcome barriers such as youth offending, substance misuse and lack of qualifications in a bid to help them find work.
The programme is designed to help young Neets develop a set of key skills, including communication and teamwork, which can be transferred to the workplace.
The investment extends Impetus-PEF's support for the charity, after providing more than £700,000 to Street League since 2008.
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