Summary
Hackney Laces is a community football club for girls. We're not your standard football club. In fact, we don't even call ourselves an 'FC'. We're a CC: a community club. In addition to playing football we do all kinds of projects in the community.
Players that join Hackney Laces are also given the opportunity to take courses (football related and non-football related), learn new skills and get involved in the running of the club.
Each week in addition to training the girls will have the opportunity to take part in an activity, skills session or volunteering activity.
We are currently in the process of converting into a community benefit society by which any person can become a part-owner of the club.
Mission
To encourage more young women (12-17) to participate in football and inspire them to pursue their goals and aspirations - both football and non-football related.
To provide learning and personal development opportunities for the players.
To let the football club be co-owned and run by the community.
Location
Hackney, London, UK
Key Personnel
Katherine Hui, founder and director
Katherine has worked in the non-profit sector for five years. She is an FA level two licensed coach and plays for Hampstead Ladies FC.
Sarah Cobb, football development officer
Sarah has worked at the sports desk of the Independent and is a level one football coach.
Keisha Graham Benjamin, recruitment officer
Born and raised in Hackney, Keisha is the captain of Islington Borough Ladies FC and an FA level two licensed coach.
Cheyanne Bell, PR Officer
Cheyanne is studying sports science at University of Hertfordshire and is a Level 1 football coach.
Contacts and social media
Email: hello@hackneylaces.co.uk
On the web: hackneylaces.co.uk
Twitter: @hackneylaces
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