PROJECT PLAYMAKER
BELONGING.
MENTORING. OPPORTUNITY.
MORE THAN JUST FOOTBALL
A long-term mentoring and development programme using football to inspire young people, build strong relationships and create brighter futures in Belfast.
WHAT IS PROJECT PLAYMAKER?
Project Playmaker is our flagship community programme in north and west Belfast. Through football, mentoring and schools work, we walk alongside young people, helping them build confidence, develop their potential and discover purpose.
WHY IT EXISTS
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To provide a safe, positive environment
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To mentor and support young people
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To build identity, confidence and purpose
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To create real opportunities and hope
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To see young people thrive in mind, body and spirit
HOW WE WORK
Football
High quality coaching in a positive, values-driven environment
Community
Connecting families and strengthening our communities together
Mentoring
Trusted mentors build relationships and walk alongside young people
Leadership
Developing leaders who make a positive impact on others
Schools
Working in local schools to support, inspire and create opportunities
Relationships
Building trust, belonging and a sense of identity
Holy Cross Boys School
Black Mountain Primary School
Edenbrooke Primary School
Springfield Primary School
We partner with local schools to deliver mentoring, assemblies, coaching, small groups and personal development programmes
Miss Harrison, Primary 7 Teacher, Black Mountain P.S.
"The Project Playmaker 6-week football and life-skills programme was very beneficial for the P7 class who took part in June 2024.
There were a number of positives - a deeper level of communication between the children, constructing team strategies to use in games, conflict management, healthy competition, developing cooperation and collaborative skills, improving more advanced motor skills such as speed, agility, balance and strength, improving general fitness and developing confidence & self esteem.
Thank you so much!"
WHY THIS MATTERS
Many young people in Belfast continue to grow up facing poverty, trauma, educational barriers and limited opportunities.
Project Playmaker exists to provide trusted relationships, positive role models and environments where young people can develop confidence, resilience and hope for the future.
CHILD POVERTY IN BELFAST
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1 in 4 children live in poverty
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32–33% child poverty in West Belfast
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29% child poverty in North Belfast
YOUNG PEOPLE FACE
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Lower educational attainment
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Poorer mental health
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Reduced opportunities
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Greater social isolation
CAN YOU HELP?
Project Playmaker gives businesses a practical way to invest in Belfast’s young people.
Your support helps provide trusted mentors, safe football sessions, school-based programmes and opportunities that build confidence, belonging and hope.
This is more than sponsorship. It is a commitment to the future of young people growing up in communities where support, encouragement and positive role models can make a lasting difference.
