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Kickz

QPR in the Community Trust currently delivers 4 Kickz projects in West London. Kickz aims to engage young people living in disadvantaged communities who may otherwise be difficult to reach. Its vision is ‘to target some of the most disadvantaged areas of the country in order to create safer, stronger, more respectful communities through the development of young peoples’ potential’.

The scheme is designed to:
• engage young people (aged 12-18yrs) in a range of constructive activities which link to the Government’s Every Child Matters policy
• create routes into education, training and employment
• encourage volunteering within projects and throughout the target neighbourhoods
• break down barriers between the police and young people
• reduce crime and anti social behaviour in the targeted neighbourhoods
• increase the playing, coaching and officiating opportunities for participants
QPR in the Community Trust work with local partners to ensure that the project is engaging with the right young people. Jane Lambert from Brent Housing Partnership is one of those partners, she says

 “We have found the Kickz project to be an extremely worthwhile scheme to be involved with. We have referred several young people from Brent Housing Partnership managed estates and they have enjoyed every minute. The project is excellent for keeping young people engaged and off the streets. It teaches them discipline, enables them to brush up on their skills and learn directly from professional footballers. It has also created opportunities that many young people may not have had before.”

QPR is keen to develop the program further and in recent months has incorporate gym sessions to compliment the football delivery that already takes place. Hillingdon Police is seeing the benefits of the program to the young people living in Hayes

"The Kickz programme continues to provide value for money, targeted youth diversion and engagement. The scheme offers numerous opportunities for young people to develop their skills and engage as volunteers. I am very pleased that we have been able to continue to support the project with QPR in Hillingdon".

QPR in the Community Trust current deliver 4 Kickz projects. The details can be found below:

Hammersmith & Fulham

Monday’s 3-4 – GYM (Phoenix Leisure Centre)
Mondays 3-6 – Football (Phoenix High School)
Wednesdays 3-6 – Football (Phoenix High School)
Fridays 3-4 – GYM (Phoenix Leisure Centre)

Wembley

Wednesday’s 3-6 – Football (Copland)
Thursdays 3-6 – Football (Copland)
Fridays 3-6 – Football (Copland)

Hayes

Tuesdays 7-9 – Football (Rosedale College)
Wednesdays 7-9 – Boxing (Rosedale College)
Thursdays 7-9 – Football (Rosedale College)

Harlesden

Mondays 3-6 – Football (Newman Catholic College)
Tuesdays 3-6 – Football (Newman Catholic College)
Wednesdays 3-6 – Football (Newman Catholic College)
Wednesdays 3-6 – GYM (Newman Catholic College)