Charity football tournament at Essex Police College to return this June
The tournament Essex Community Goals will raise money for a local kidney cancer charity
Charity football tournament Essex Community Goals is returning this June, as teams in Essex raise money for a local kidney cancer charity.
The 7-a-side competition gives 12 and 13-year-olds from a wide range of backgrounds and footballing abilities the opportunity to get active and interact with the police in a fun and informal setting.
It is scheduled to take place on Saturday 20th June at 8:30am at the Essex Police College sportsground in Springfield, Chelmsford.
Last year, 180 young footballers representing 18 teams from all over the county enjoyed a day of football and sunshine.
Profits from the tournament will be donated to local charity Flutter, who work to support people with kidney cancer.
Detective Chief Inspector Kelly Thurston leads the event for Essex Police. She said:
“Essex Community Goals is all about getting active and having fun, so if you run a community team containing the next Jude Bellingham or Michelle Agyemang, or you know a group of youngsters who’d love to take part, we’d love you to sign up.
“We’re open to single or mixed teams of boys and girls of all abilities, the atmosphere is always really friendly, and everyone will go home with a medal and a smile on their face.
“The tournament has grown every year, the feedback from children and parents has been amazing, and it’s been great to see so many young people playing in the right spirit and enjoying themselves.
“It shows how football can bring people together, promote positive relationships and build confidence in young people. It’s also a great chance for them to talk to police officers in an informal setting, learn more about what we do and understand that we are people in the community that they can trust.”
Registration closes on Monday 1st June.