OUR PROGRAMMES

Using football as the engagement hook, we provide education, mental health provision, poverty relief, employability, social connection, volunteering opportunities and positive support networks.

Taking a trauma-informed approach, all our sessions are hosted in safe, welcoming and supportive environments. Sessions are always free to access, removing economic barriers.

Many of our sessions are player-led and delivery is designed to fit the needs of those in attendance. Street Soccer Scotland comprises of a range of inclusive programmes in addition to our regular Adult Drop In. Some examples of this are our Street45 Women’s Only Programme, Additional Support Needs sessions, 1-2-1 Mental Health Support and SCQF Courses. At present, we are also delivering sessions and personal development programmes in Prisons across Scotland to those who are due for liberation.

Accessibility is further increased by the lived experience of our staff. 80% of which have experience of issues such as mental health, problem substance use and recovery, as well as homelessness. We are incredibly proud that many of our staff team are former players who have progressed through our programmes.

Street Soccer players come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and all face a variety of social challenges. We are open to all, regardless of football experience. No upper age limit, no boundaries, no questions, no judgement.