Premier League Inspires is an education programme introduced in 2019 for young people aged 11 to 25, delivered by 44 professional clubs across the Premier League and the EFL at stadiums, local schools and alternative educational settings.
What the programme is
Premier League Inspires is an education programme developed by the Premier League and professional football clubs.
It brings together lessons from earlier Premier League work, including Premier League Enterprise and Premier League Works, along with the Prince’s Trust Achieve course. It also sits alongside Premier League Kicks and Premier League Primary Stars as one of three national programmes backed through Premier League and Premier League Charitable Fund partner funding.
Core details
Here are the key facts about Premier League Inspires.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What it is | An education programme |
| Introduced | 2019 |
| Who it is for | Young people aged 11 to 25 |
| Clubs delivering it | 44, across the Premier League and the EFL |
| Where | Club stadiums, local schools and alternative educational settings |
Who it is for
The programme is aimed at young people between 11 and 25. That covers a long stretch from school-age years into early adulthood.
Its purpose is to support young people who are marginalised or at risk of not reaching their potential as they move through education and into early adulthood. The programme uses the pull of the Premier League and professional clubs to help make that support more accessible.
Who delivers it and where it happens
Here is the delivery network behind the programme.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Delivered by | 44 professional football clubs across the Premier League and the EFL |
| Partnership support | The Professional Footballers’ Association and the Prince’s Trust |
| Locations | Club stadiums, local schools and alternative educational settings |
The delivery model reaches across both the Premier League and the EFL, and beyond club-owned spaces into schools and other educational settings.
The Professional Footballers’ Association and the Prince’s Trust provide partnership support.
FAQ
When did Premier League Inspires start?
It was introduced in 2019.
How many clubs run Premier League Inspires?
44 professional football clubs deliver it across the Premier League and the EFL.
Is it only based at club stadiums?
No. Delivery also takes place in local schools and in alternative educational settings, so the programme is not tied to one venue type.
How does it fit with the other national Premier League programmes?
It is one of three national programmes backed through Premier League and Premier League Charitable Fund partner funding. The other two are Premier League Kicks and Premier League Primary Stars, while Inspires is the education programme in that group.