This partnership brings together two organizations that are both committed to tackling inequality and empowering young people from underrepresented communities to achieve their full potential.
As part of this collaboration, Lyle & Scott supports the foundation’s mission to promote social mobility and inspire positive change in the UK and Ireland. For this purpose, important resources are made available to improve employability and develop skills. The globally recognized fashion label, which looks back on over a hundred years of history, also opens doors to careers in the creative and fashion industries.
“Giving young people opportunities is the core focus of my foundation. This new collaboration with Lyle & Scott will create numerous opportunities in the creative and fashion industries.”
“By providing resources, training, mentoring, real-world experiences and employment, the partnership between Lyle & Scott and the Rio Ferdinand Foundation can have a long-lasting impact in all the communities we serve.” – Rio Ferdinand, founder of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation
Over the next 12 months, the partnership will create a range of hands-on opportunities to connect young people with influential figures in art, fashion, sport and music. The initiative will also offer internships and paid volunteer positions in areas such as graphic design, social media management, retail and fashion design.
“At Lyle & Scott, we believe that community starts at the grassroots. With ‘Kits for Clubs’ in football, ‘Levels’ in fashion and ‘Wear it your way’ in music and culture, we aim to empower the next generation to express themselves, build confidence and create real change in their own communities. We are proud that our partnership with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation underscores our shared commitment to underrepresented grassroots organizations and look forward to working together.” – Luis Gunn, Senior Business Director Brand and Product
As part of the collaboration, Lyle & Scott’s ‘Kits for Clubs’ initiative will distribute sports equipment to clubs participating in Rio Ferdinand Foundation programs in the UK, Ireland and South Africa. This is intended to strengthen the sense of community and further promote participation in sport.
This multi-faceted partnership is a significant step that creates new opportunities and access to industries that have traditionally been difficult to reach. Lyle & Scott joins an established network of partners that includes Warner Music, Bauer Media, the UEFA Foundation for Children and the Statom Group. They are all committed to a fairer, more inclusive society and want to develop the potential of the next generation.
“This partnership between the Rio Ferdinand Foundation and Lyle & Scott connects the cultures of football, music and the creative arts with pathways to social mobility and employability.
By leveraging the power and credibility of these industries to inspire, educate and empower young people in grassroots communities, this partnership opens up opportunities for our participants that they never knew existed.” – Gary Stannett, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation
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