One of my mates was involved in gang stuff. Then he came to StreetChance and now all he thinks about is cricket.
Mustaba Faisi, 17
Brent, London
It’s better seeing police at cricket than on the streets - you get the chance to talk to them.
Participant, 15
Priory Court Estate, London
I love how StreetChance allows every member of the team to play so nobody is left out.
Sam, 16
Southwark, London
Achievements
Since 2008 StreetChance has:
4,000
Delivered over 4,000 hours of free coaching in state schools
3,000
Delivered over 3,000 hours of free coaching in community projects
Engaged more than 15,000 young people, of which:
66%
of participants are from black or minority ethnic backgrounds
40%
of participants are girls
87%
of community participants don’t play cricket anywhere else outside of school
What community participants say:
60%
say StreetChance has helped them avoid getting involved with local gangs
69%
say StreetChance has helped make them act more responsibly
58%
say their attitude towards police has changed since police started attending their sessions
60%
believe StreetChance helps young people avoid becoming involved in criminal activity and anti-social behaviour
66%
say they consider their coach somebody they can talk to about their problems
What local police officers say:
100%
say StreetChance has helped improve the police officers’ rapport with young people
71%
say StreetChance has helped to improve young people’s relationships with others from rival estates