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Rainer Humberside young person

Premier League players give youngsters a chance

19 November 2007

 

Young people from Rainer Wigan took part in the football game of their lives this week when they found themselves running alongside two premier league players - Titus Bramble and Fitz Hall of Wigan Athletic.

 

Titus and Fitz had given a day up for Rainer as part of the Premier League's Creating Chances 'Places for Players' programme.  After taking part in the fiercely competitive six-a-side match at the Soccer Dome in Wigan, they visited Rainer's Wigan services to answer young people's questions and present awards.

 

Rainer Wigan provides intensive support to young people between 16 and 25, to help them to maintain a secure home and live independently.  Support areas include basic life skills such as budgeting and cooking, assistance with moving into education, training or employment or help accessing healthcare.

 

Speaking after the match, Rainer Service Manager Paul Weaver said:
"Playing alongside two premier league footballers is certainly not something our young people have the opportunity to do every day! Meeting and talking to Titus has been a wonderful opportunity and I think will go a long way to take them out of their comfort zones and broaden their horizons."

 

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Notes to editors
1. For further information please contact Rainer press officer Lucy Jackson on 020 7840 5627 or 07734 022409. 
2. Rainer Wigan provides intensive high level support for vulnerable young people aged 16-25 to enable them to maintain a secure independent home.  Support may include help with budgeting and paying bills; assistance moving into education or employment; support with healthcare, including alcohol or substance misuse and parenting support.
3. Rainer is the national charity for under-supported young people.  We work with 18,000 young people and young adults in 115 communities across the country - including those who are at risk of family breakdown, in or leaving care, caught up in the criminal justice system, homeless, or outside education, training or employment. www.raineronline.org.