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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Sheen
Credit - Mike Marsland—WireImage/Getty Images When funding for the Homeless World Cup soccer tournament in his home country Wales fell through in 2019, Michael Sheen decided to sell two of his houses to help cover the shortfall. Realizing the impact his earnings could have, he declared himself a 'not-for-profit actor' in 2021. Sheen uses the money he makes from acting to fund social projects, focusing in particular on helping the people of Wales. In March, he revealed the results of a two-year project that involved creating a debt acquisition company with $133,000 of his own money to buy up borrowers' discounted loans and writing off around $1.3 million worth of debt for some 900 people across south Wales. Sheen previously also pledged $66,000 over five years to fund a bursary to help Welsh students attend the University of Oxford. Write to Ayesha Javed at
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Middlesbrough hosts first northern Homeless World Cup trials
A North East town has hosted the "first ever" Team England trials for the Homeless World Cup outside tournament, organised by MFC Foundation and Street Soccer London, took place at Middlesbrough's Sports came from Liverpool, Newcastle, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Stockton and Mayor Chris Cooke said the local authority was proud to hold the event. "Football is in the town's DNA and to see it used as a force for good was inspiring. The whole event showed off Middlesbrough at our best," he people, or those who have been homeless, were eligible for the competition. The council said it was the "first time ever" that trials for Team England had been held outside LondonTeams were split into three groups for the tournament, the winners of which - Hackney Tactics, Holgate Army and Teesside Reds - received a Juma, head coach of the England team, will be part of a committee which will select eight players to represent England at the next Homeless World Cup in Oslo in Juma said: "I don't know how we're going to do it."There are some seriously good players here. We have some big decisions to make and we'll have to make them by next week." England were beaten finalists last year when the tournament was held in Seoul, South were managed then by Craig McManus, Acting Head of MFC Foundation, who had played for Scotland in the tournament in 2016. He will again be in charge this year."Today's event means so much to me, personally," he said."We can empathise with the players today. The tournament is important, of course it is, but we need to help everyone find a pathway to support."We asked everyone to show respect to each other today, to talk with each other, to help."I don't think we needed to, there was a special atmosphere created by the participants. "You could see that on the pitch and hearing it when walking around mixing with everyone." Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Glasgow Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Football kit donation project Kitback launched in Glasgow
Street Soccer Scotland's 'Kitback' campaign, launched today (Monday, April 28), is looking for people to swap their cash donations for old football kits. The charity's founder, David Duke, from Govan, said: 'Glasgow's got such a rich footballing history, and every fan probably has old football tops or shorts gathering dust in a cupboard. 'Every kit has a story and heritage behind it, and we don't want to see them go to a dump and go in the landfill. 'With 'Kitback', we're looking to give these strips a new lease of life, and either be used by one of the players on our teams or sold to raise vital funds to help them – if you give us a shirt, then we can turn it into a donation. (Image: Jeff Holmes) 'It saves them from going to waste and is better for the environment, so it's very much a win-win, you can protect the planet and help people at the same time. 'Times are tough just now, and this is a way we can ask people to help those in need without spending any money. 'It's about 'old strips with new goals', and is more than just a campaign; it's a movement that brings together our shared passion for football and our collective commitment to helping our local communities." Football shirts have risen in popularity in recent years, becoming both a fashion statement and a fan's matchday staple. Street Soccer is looking to cash in on the trend with some tops being sold online for hundreds of pounds. READ NEXT: Celtic legend's famous football tops expected to make £100,000 at auction | Glasgow Times Kitback will have donated shirts for sale, and says that buying from them helps people while adding a new kit to your collection. David shared his enthusiasm for having a good show of shirts from his hometown: 'I'd love to see us get shirts from all over the city, from Partick Thistle to Pollok and Rangers to Celtic, I'd love to see loads of kits from Glasgow.' English Premier League team Fulham FC have donated full strips, and Street Soccer hopes to see more clubs get involved. The charity was started in 2009 by David, who was homeless for three years and played for Scotland in the Homeless World Cup. He then worked in the homeless sector, helping those in need, and launched the charity to provide others with the benefits he gained from football. (Image: Jeff Holmes) David explained: 'I wanted to create something to offer other people what I got from football. 'It gives you community without judgement, a pillar of support, and people you can rely on for those who feel isolated or are going through a difficult time. 'People need to feel hope, and living in this environment means people are faced with a lack of it. 'Football, being part of a team, offers that hope and a sense of belief and community they need. "They also get access to other support services through us so that we can help them without expectations, only reassurance that we are here to inspire them to be all they can be.' (Image: Jeff Holmes) Street Soccer started with a drop-in session in Townhead in the city centre and has now expanded to 63 projects running every week. The charity has helped over 25,000 people since it was launched 16 years ago. David said that demands on their services are increasing all the time, and cuts to funding mean they're looking to raise funds in different ways. To get involved and donate your old tops, visit
The Herald Scotland
28-04-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Football kit donation project Kitback launched in Glasgow
The charity's founder, David Duke, from Govan, said: 'Glasgow's got such a rich footballing history, and every fan probably has old football tops or shorts gathering dust in a cupboard. 'Every kit has a story and heritage behind it, and we don't want to see them go to a dump and go in the landfill. 'With 'Kitback', we're looking to give these strips a new lease of life, and either be used by one of the players on our teams or sold to raise vital funds to help them – if you give us a shirt, then we can turn it into a donation. (Image: Jeff Holmes) 'It saves them from going to waste and is better for the environment, so it's very much a win-win, you can protect the planet and help people at the same time. 'Times are tough just now, and this is a way we can ask people to help those in need without spending any money. 'It's about 'old strips with new goals', and is more than just a campaign; it's a movement that brings together our shared passion for football and our collective commitment to helping our local communities." Football shirts have risen in popularity in recent years, becoming both a fashion statement and a fan's matchday staple. Street Soccer is looking to cash in on the trend with some tops being sold online for hundreds of pounds. Read More Kitback will have donated shirts for sale, and says that buying from them helps people while adding a new kit to your collection. David shared his enthusiasm for having a good show of shirts from his hometown: 'I'd love to see us get shirts from all over the city, from Partick Thistle to Pollok and Rangers to Celtic, I'd love to see loads of kits from Glasgow.' English Premier League team Fulham FC have donated full strips, and Street Soccer hopes to see more clubs get involved. The charity was started in 2009 by David, who was homeless for three years and played for Scotland in the Homeless World Cup. He then worked in the homeless sector, helping those in need, and launched the charity to provide others with the benefits he gained from football. (Image: Jeff Holmes) David explained: 'I wanted to create something to offer other people what I got from football. 'It gives you community without judgement, a pillar of support, and people you can rely on for those who feel isolated or are going through a difficult time. 'People need to feel hope, and living in this environment means people are faced with a lack of it. 'Football, being part of a team, offers that hope and a sense of belief and community they need. "They also get access to other support services through us so that we can help them without expectations, only reassurance that we are here to inspire them to be all they can be.' (Image: Jeff Holmes) Street Soccer started with a drop-in session in Townhead in the city centre and has now expanded to 63 projects running every week. The charity has helped over 25,000 people since it was launched 16 years ago. David said that demands on their services are increasing all the time, and cuts to funding mean they're looking to raise funds in different ways. To get involved and donate your old tops, visit
Scotsman
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Nominate your Edinburgh Award candidate
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Edinburgh Award – an honour that recognises those whose exceptional contributions have helped shape our capital and promote it on the national and global stage. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Since its launch in 2007, the Award has celebrated individuals from all walks of life: world-class athletes like Sir Chris Hoy, cultural icons such as Alexander McCall Smith and Nicola Benedetti; scientific pioneers including Professor Peter Higgs and tireless campaigners like Sir Geoff Palmer and Mel Young MBE. Last year's recipient Mel Young MBE with Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and the cast of his handprints at the City Chambers Last year's recipient, Mel Young, exemplifies the Edinburgh spirit. Through the Homeless World Cup—now active in 70 countries – Mel has improved the lives of over 100,000 people experiencing homelessness. His earlier work as co-founder of the Big Issue in Scotland and service as chair of Sport Scotland reflect the deep and lasting impact he's made on our city. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Now in its 19th year, the Edinburgh Award continues to showcase the values that define our capital: compassion, creativity, and commitment to the greater good. The handprints of each winner are immortalised outside the City Chambers. As Lord Provost Robert Aldridge said, the award is a chance to recognise the individuals who make Edinburgh the extraordinary place it is today. I encourage everyone to take part by nominating someone whose achievements deserve this civic recognition. Nominations are open until noon on Friday 16 May, following which we have four weeks to cast nominations for the 2025 award, before a recipient is selected by the Civic Awards Committee. Full details are available on the Council's website.
