Homeless World Cup coming to Cardiff

[mazadona10]

They largely self fund the trips via sponsorship,don’t worry you won’t be troubled to fund it yourself as a taxpayer.
This was supposed to be a reply to Mazadona

Surely sponsorship into longer term inniatives would be far more beneficial. In where there would be an actual benefit

[Bruce Foxton]

Surely sponsorship into longer term inniatives would be far more beneficial. In where there would be an actual benefit

If you look at the website, you should be able to decipher the long term benefits to the people involved.I think you’re just looking to be negative about it,and that’s fine, I’m not going to bother trying to sell it to you.

[Baloo]

Surely sponsorship into longer term inniatives would be far more beneficial. In where there would be an actual benefit

The World Cup is a focal point for broader and longer term initiatives. It attracts media profile and therefore sponsors. There are over 70 local, grassroots projects linked to it.

[Bruce Foxton]

I think you’re pissing against the wind with this one Baloo

[Baloo]

I think you’re pissing against the wind with this one Baloo

I became interested as one of my relatives has worked with the Cardiff City Foundation. Playing football may seem trivial but the discipline and teamwork can really help people with various challenges gain the self-respect and confidence to start turning things around for themselves.

[Bruce Foxton]

I became interested as one of my relatives has worked with the Cardiff City Foundation. Playing football may seem trivial but the discipline and teamwork can really help people with various challenges gain the self-respect and confidence to start turning things around for themselves.

Exactly,what I meant was some of the contributors to the thread won’t see it for what it is despite your best efforts

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Is there a disincentive for them to find a home as it will jeopardise their place in the team?

[Bruce Foxton]

Is there a disincentive for them to find a home as it will jeopardise their place in the team?

Homelessness isn’t necessarily street homelessness, it can include people who are sofa surfing,in a Local authority hostel,supported accommodation,temporary accommodation,placed in a B and B.