ABOUT US
We believe in the transformative power of play.
When Solidarity Sports was established in 2007, our aim was to engage children in sport-a fun, accessible way to bring kids together and promote good health and wellness. We have since broadened the scope of our work, widening our impact on children in the community
For over a decade, Solidarity Sports has harnessed the transformative power of play to nurture disadvantaged children recovering from complex trauma. We support children's healing through sports, healthy eating, arts, educational trips, mentorship programmes and holidays within the UK and abroad.
The glue that binds our programmes together is a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and loving environment where happy memories can flourish.
Solidarity Days Out
Days out with the children are our heart and soul! During every school holiday, children join us for fun trips from Monday to Friday. This can range from twirling on the skating rink, throwing stones into the sea at Brighton beach, or nourishing our minds at the stunning Natural History Museum.
Solidarity Arts
Art gives kids the freedom to express themselves in a powerful way. We guide children in discovering their creativity, learning new ways of play, and releasing those thoughts and emotions that may be difficult to express with words.
Solidarity Food
Our Food programs help our kids learn how to cook nutritious meals from scratch in an enriching and exciting way. Thanks to our generous patrons, we’ve had the privilege of going behind the scenes at The Ivy - one of London’s top restaurants!
Solidarity Friends
For our children who find it challenging to socialise in groups, our Friends programme offer:
Mentoring - a caring one-on-one relationship with a volunteer. This offers children weekly hangouts with a stable and positive role model
Buddying - a new project we launched during Covid-19. Volunteers meet with a child virtually to play and connect.
Solidarity Music
We invite music teachers to play instruments from around the world and develop simple dance routines with the kids. They love performing for their friends and families!
Solidarity Holidays
We set out on holidays with our children at least twice a year. Adventures include the Isle of Wight, a farm stay in Pembrokeshire, the Women’s World Cup in France and Disnelyland! This gives our children exhilarating and rewarding experiences.