LPFF set up London Communities Leagues to provide free access to football for disadvantaged and BAME young men in NE London, many of whom are not in education, employment or training (NEET). Spending time NEET has been shown to have a detrimental effect on physical and mental health, and increase involvement in crime. These young people face financial and social barriers towards getting a head start in their careers and lives. This project will also address the lack of qualified BAME coaches.

By providing free access to FA coaching courses and mentoring, we will be offering young people the training, skills and personal development to take control of their futures. We will be harnessing their passion for football as a force for good, using sport as an alternative to crime which is on the rise in the local area. Gaining qualifications will build participants' self-esteem and will enable them to act as positive role models for young members of their communities.