Premier League Kicks secures funding to keep young people active in Swindon

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner

Premier League Kicks secures funding to keep young people active in Swindon

Premier league kicks sign in foreground with training session at Foundation Park, Swindon in background

A community sports programme helping young people stay active, build confidence and steer away from anti-social behaviour will continue for another year, after funding for the Premier League Kicks programme in Swindon was extended.

The programme, which is run by Swindon Town FC Community Foundation and jointly funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and the Premier League Foundation, works with young people aged 8–18 across the town.

Since launching in 2019, Premier League Kicks has provided free, regular free football sessions designed to offer a safe space to socialise, stay active and access positive role models, while also helping to reduce anti-social behaviour and improve community safety.

The continued investment is part of the Police and Crime Commissioner's wider work to prevent crime before it starts by supporting projects that give young people positive opportunities and stronger connections with their communities.