Homeless World Cup coming to Cardiff

[Bruce Foxton]

Hers is a link to Street Football Wales,http://www.streetfootballwales.com/home.html
They provide the players for both Welsh men’s and women’s teams for the Homeless World Cup.I have been involved with them in recent years by taking a team from the organisation I work for to their monthly match days.One of my service users went to Chile a few years ago, and another is going to Mexico this year.It’s easy to make fun, but have a look at the website and see the difference this can make to someone’s life.And believe me, the event,when it comes to Cardiff will be fantastic.

[mazadona10]

Hers is a link to Street Football Wales,http://www.streetfootballwales.com/home.html
They provide the players for both Welsh men’s and women’s teams for the Homeless World Cup.I have been involved with them in recent years by taking a team from the organisation I work for to their monthly match days.One of my service users went to Chile a few years ago, and another is going to Mexico this year.It’s easy to make fun, but have a look at the website and see the difference this can make to someone’s life.And believe me, the event,when it comes to Cardiff will be fantastic.

I can understand the benefits of a football scheme.

What I can't understand is how much money is being paid for accommodation travel organisation which must be better spent elsewhere especially in less developed countries?

[Bruce Foxton]

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

[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.

[Maccy Blue]

Hers is a link to Street Football Wales,http://www.streetfootballwales.com/home.html
They provide the players for both Welsh men’s and women’s teams for the Homeless World Cup.I have been involved with them in recent years by taking a team from the organisation I work for to their monthly match days.One of my service users went to Chile a few years ago, and another is going to Mexico this year.It’s easy to make fun, but have a look at the website and see the difference this can make to someone’s life.And believe me, the event,when it comes to Cardiff will be fantastic.

How much will I need to get a cup of tea at the event?

Only kidding - looks like it is a worthwhile event.