HOME ABOUT US OUR WORK OUR IMPACT SUPPORT US TRAININGNEWS NETWORK WEBSITE SCROLL Stories StreetGames' industry-leading insights are based upon the experiences of tens of thousands of disadvantaged young people living in the UK. Below are just some of the many stories that have emerged during StreetGames 10+ years of helping young people to transform their lives through sport. Please note that some names and images have been changed in order to protect a young people's privacy. Laura Haynes - Up-skilled with StreetGames Laura’s first interaction with StreetGames came through a mixed provision CLUB1 session, which she attended after hearing about from friends. The 17 year old was quickly recognised by organisers for her mixture of passion, helpfulness and enthusiasm, and was later offered the role of full-time volunteer with the Creative Academies project. Learn More Jameela - Inactive to organiser Jameela, 16 from Ealing in West London is just one of thousands of young women to have benefitted from the Us Girls programme. Despite living just two minutes from the Bollo Brook Youth Centre, Jameela admitted that that she had never attended any of the centre’s facilities and had remained virtually inactive since leaving school the previous year. Learn More Fit and Fed in Wales - Off to a winning start During the May 2017 half-term, StreetGames piloted its innovative ‘Fit and Fed’ programme across 4 disadvantaged communities throughout Wales. Spearheaded by StreetGames Wales, along with a selection of local partners, the pilot was successfully rolled out on a minimal budget. Learn More Laura Platt - A Vibrant Volunteer Laura began volunteering with Us Girls in 2012, as a way to stay involved in sport after leaving college. Learn More Will Booth - Mental Strength and StreetGames Will attended the #MindOverMountain residential in November 2017 – a four-day event designed to boost participant’s mental and physical health. Learn More Ross Greig - StreetGames student to international sportsman Ross is a former student of the StreetGames Training Academy, turned mentor who was later named to the Scottish national dodgeball team. Learn More Jason Smith - Troublemaker to tutor As a young man, Jason Smith would often find himself involved in anti-social behaviour. With local police running short on patience, and relationships at home beginning to break down, ‘Jay’ – as he’s known to friends - knew something had to change. Learn More Sign up for our StreetGames Monthly newsletter Stay in touch with our work, unlock your fundraising potential and discover how we change lives! SUBSCRIBE CONTACT A: StreetGames, 61 Mosley Street, 4th Floor Woolwich House, Manchester, M2 3HZ T: 0161 7070782 E: support@streetgames.org QUICK LINKS Search Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Network Services Join the Network Contact Us Copyright © 2021 StreetGames UK | Website by Small-Fry Design Like most websites we use cookies to deliver a personalised service. For full details see our Privacy Policy. To use the website as intended please accept cookies. ACCEPT COOKIES