17.01.2012

Hewden supports Street League

UK rental company Hewden, is supporting the recently launched Manchester area location of the charity Street League.

Street League works with 16-25 year olds who are Not in Employment, Education or Training, young offenders and substance misusers, engaging them in structured football and education programmes, with a view to getting them into work, mainstream education or training. Currently 72 percent of participants go on to make a positive change in their lives by getting a job or going back into education.

To support the Street League programme, Hewden, will provide mentors and work experience days to assist participants who are looking to pursue a career in the construction industry. The charity has already proven to be effective in London, Newcastle and Glasgow. Its services in Manchester were launched at the end of November.
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A Hewden team, pictured with footballer Chris Makin, took part in a 5-a-side tournament at the launch of Street League Manchester.

Operations director Mark Albiston said: "Hewden is excited to be working with Street League, providing financial support to a fantastic organisation and mentoring and coaching to the young people involved in the programme.”

Street League chief executive, Matt Stevenson-Dodd added: “In 2011 we helped over 400 young people get jobs or go into education or training, but our aim is to be in 12 UK cities by 2014, helping thousands of young people get into work, education or training through the power of football.”