Football legend backs Together Through Sport

A North East sports campaign aimed at tackling child poverty and improving access to physical activity has secured backing from Sunderland football legend Niall Quinn.

Together Through Sport brings together some of the region’s leading sports foundations and community organisations to help ensure young people can access sport regardless of financial circumstances.

Organisations involved in the campaign include Foundation of Light, Newcastle United Foundation, Durham Cricket Foundation, Eagles Community Foundation and Newcastle Rugby Foundation.

Working collaboratively, the campaign aims to remove barriers preventing children and young people from taking part in sport and physical activity across the region.

Funds raised will support free and subsidised holiday activities, community sports sessions and school-based opportunities designed to encourage more young people to stay active.

The campaign will also help provide safe and inclusive spaces for families facing financial challenges.

Niall, who played for Arsenal, Manchester City and Arsenal, as well as winning 92 caps for the Republic of Ireland, said: “Sport should be for every child, not just the lucky few.

“Together Through Sport is helping ensure no child is left on the sidelines. 

“By supporting the campaign, you can help provide opportunities that make a real difference to young people and families across our region.”

Together Through Sport forms part of wider ambitions to position the North East as the UK’s first ‘Region of Sport’, using the combined reach of clubs, charities and community organisations to support healthier and more connected communities.

To support the campaign text TOGETHERFIVE to 70085 to donate £5 (texts cost £5 plus one standard network rate message) or donate online by visiting JustGiving, here.

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