NewsThanks to Wholefoods June 2010
Wholefoods Kensington have chosen Solidarity Sports as their 5% charity on their local community support day. On Wednesday 30th June we were invited to raise awareness of our work in the community at their store. Thanks to all the staff at Wholefoods for making us feel very welcome during the entire day. Special thanks to Leonie Alert for her invaluable support and for organizing this event. View photos.
Trip to Spain May 2010
Solidarity Sports and St Cuthbert school have taken 22 children to Spain as part of a cultural exchange trip to learn about the culture and arts in Zaragoza. This is the 3rd year in a row of our exchange and close friendships were formed between both sets children. Thanks to Hilarion Gimeno School for making us feel so welcome! Film coming soon. View photos
World of Flavours book launch! April 2010
Solidarity Sports has launched its healthy family cookbook to great acclaim at the London Book Fair. View photos.
England vs Spain March 2010
Our latest trip was to see an exciting international women's football match, England Vs Spain. The children and parents had a brilliant time and cheered and clapped their team to victory. England won 1-0 thanks to a superb strike by Katie Chapman. Special thanks to Pablo Blackwood for organizing the trip.
Ice-Skating February 2010
Solidarity Sports took a group of children and their parents ice-skating to Somerset House. Described by Time Out as "One of the most impressive skating backdrops in the world" - it was a wonderful experience for everyone. Thanks to all the generous staff at Somerset House and especially to Josie Lewis for organizing this event.
Thanks to Everyone! January 2010
Solidarity Sports would like to thank all our friends, sponsors and extended family for their support over the past year. Together, we have achieved amazing things and made a real positive difference in people's lives. 2009 has been an incredible year for the charity and we aim to make things even better during 2010!
Jack and the Beanstalk December 2009
Solidarity Sports took a group of children and their parents to the theatre to see a Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime. It was a fun-filled event with much laughter and a brilliant performance by all the cast! Thanks to the Lyric theatre in Hammersmith for donating the tickets.
WinterFest December 2009
On 5 December Solidarity Sports attended the WinterFest at Chelsea Town Hall, organized by the Kensington and Chelsea Social Council. The event was a wonderful celebration of all the voluntary and community sector organizations in the borough.
Wembley November 2009
Solidarity Sports is running a new football club for young people aged 12 to 15 at Vale Farm Sports Centre in Wembley. Read more information on our projects page.
Award Winners November 2009
Solidarity Sports have been awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the Kensington and Chelsea Volunteer Centre art competition! To view the winning pictures and read more, click here to view the winning entries.
Thank You November 2009
Solidarity Sports would like to thank London Business School and Windsor Castle Pub for their kind donation of £330. Special thanks to Jerome Combes and Mike Foskett for organizing the charity foosball event.
