Basic Information

  • Founded in: 2001
  • Located in: London, England and Glasgow, Scotland

Short Description:
The idea for Street League was conceived in 2001 when Damian Hatton, whose close contact with homeless and dispossessed persons prompted him to question their circumstances. Hatton then realised that they all lacked one important element in life-fun. His concerns led him to establish a street football league for homeless persons in London. From a few phone calls to homeless hostels around London, a 16 team tournament was held soon after and the demand for the service has continued to grow. Street League, a streetfootballworld network member since 2002, uses football in combination with education and training programs to transform the lives of its participating members. It builds on the principles of inclusiveness, sustainability and diversity, with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyles, social integration, crime reduction, non-formal education and long term employment.

Target Group:

  • Disadvantaged and homeless persons

Thematic Field(s):

  • Children's Rights & Education
  • Anti-Discrimination & Social Integration

Support in the Framework of the Football for Hope Movement:
Football for Hope is supporting the creation of the "Player Progression Programme", an additional training course that provides players with employment, training and educational directions. The participants will be graduates of Street League's existing programme Directions 2 Work who would otherwise drift out of contact with Street League. This programme is designed to provide one-to-one support and establish a job research centre for players among other measures. The programme will run over a two year period with the aim to assist the progression of 150 players by the end of year one and 300 by the end of the second year.

Contact Details:
Contact Person: Damian Hatton
Address: 98 Gibbins Road, Stratford
Postal Code: E15 2HU
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 8536 5330
Email: damian.hatton@streetleague.co.uk
Website: http://www.streetleague.co.uk/