Aligned with the new Wolves Foundation 2025–2030 strategy, the Youth Engagement department is committed to creating stronger, safer communities where local residents feel more secure, confident and supported. Operating seven days a week, the Youth Engagement team delivers a different programme which is made up of year-round sessions for young people aged 8–18, ensuring consistent opportunities for guidance, personal development and positive engagement.
These sessions take place across a wide range of settings including community spaces, schools, youth hubs and partner venues throughout the city, making the support easily accessible to young people wherever they live or learn. By offering everything from mentoring and sports activities to creative workshops and targeted intervention programmes, the team aims to empower young people, reduce barriers to participation and help them build the skills they need to thrive.
Through this citywide approach, the Youth Engagement department not only provides safe spaces for young people to develop socially and emotionally, but also works closely with families, schools and community partners to create a joined up network of support that strengthens the wider community.
Premier League Inspires is a targeted personal development programme funded by the Premier League Charitable Fund and supported by the PFA. The initiative is designed to empower young people, helping them build the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to achieve the best possible future.
Through a blend of engaging workshops and practical activity-based sessions, we work closely with schools to support selected groups of students. This successful programme harnesses the unique influence of Wolverhampton Wanderers to inspire, motivate, and mentor young people in partnership with your school.
Who We Support
We work with young people who may benefit from additional guidance in areas such as:
Delivery Model
Our team will work in your school for the full academic year (36 weeks), delivering one full day per week (4–5 hours) of high-quality, impactful provision.
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Premier League Kicks is a free programme funded by the Premier League Charitable Fund. It uses the reach and appeal of the Premier League and its network of professional football clubs to engage children and young people from all backgrounds and abilities in regular football activities.
Our sessions are open to everyone, whether it’s their first time playing or they already play regularly. We facilitate fun, inclusive football games and matches for all participants.
While many young people attend simply to enjoy football, these sessions also provide a safe and welcoming space to connect with our Youth Workers, meet new people, and build lasting friendships.
We run sessions at various venues across Wolverhampton and the surrounding area, and they are completely free to attend. If a young person would like to join, all they need to do is come along with an adult (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone 12 or over is welcome to attend independently) complete a consent form, and they can start playing straight away.
Premier League Kicks provides young people (8-18 years) with a safe place to relax, play football and meet new people.
Funded by the Premier League Charitable Fund, Kicks helps us create safer, stronger communities by using football as a vehicle to engage vulnerable 8-18 year-olds in Wolverhampton.
The Wolves Foundation host several Kicks hubs around the city to offer free and accessible football. PL Kicks participants can also access opportunities like our youth voice group – Action Pack, Wolves matchday ball crew, tournaments, competitions and workshops.
For further information please email kurrankullar@wolves.co.uk
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The Strike a Change programme is delivered in partnership with the Cyrille Regis Legacy Trust and six Midlands football clubs: Wolves, Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Coventry City, Walsall and West Bromwich Albion.
Its core aim is to create meaningful opportunities for young people who may be disengaged in some areas of their lives, but who have a passion for football and would benefit from positive mentorship and a diverse learning experience.
Targeting students in Years 9 and 10, the programme runs across the full academic year and provides weekly sessions that combine a structured workshop with a practical football component. By harnessing the students’ enthusiasm for the sport, we blend onpitch activity with engaging, relevant educational workshops designed to support their personal and social development.
Each module is shaped by the ‘Cyrille Standard’—a set of values inspired by Cyrille Regis, built around Character, Resilience, Integrity, Learning, Leadership and Endurance. The academic year is divided into themed modules based on these values, with each term culminating in an Activation Day. These events are hosted by one of the participating Midlands clubs and feature a guest speaker linked to the current learning theme, along with a football tournament where schools compete to become Strike a Change champions.
A distinctive strength of the project is how it unites all six clubs in a collaborative approach to youth development. The year concludes with a graduation event celebrating the achievements of the cohort, where participants receive a recognised certificate and take part in a final tournament competing for the historic Regis Shield.
Wolf Pack – Youth Hub is a new programme designed to give young people aged 8–12 a safe, fun and supportive space at Molineux where they can spend time with friends, enjoy the football and take part in a wide range of onsite activities.
Opening its doors once a month on a Sunday, the hub aims to create a welcoming environment where children can build confidence, learn new skills and feel part of the Wolves community. Alongside football viewing, participants will have access to creative workshops, games, sports sessions and social activities led by experienced staff who are committed to ensuring every young person feels included and valued.
Whether they want to relax, get active or try something new, Wolf Pack – Youth Hub provides a positive place for young people to grow, connect and make great memories
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Strengthen the Pack is a targeted initiative designed to support young people who would benefit from additional guidance beyond the school environment. Using the power of football and the Wolverhampton Wanderers badge as a motivating force, the programme engages participants in a 4, 8 or 12week combination of workshops and practical mentoring.
Programme Overview
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