CHANGING PEOPLE’S LIVES
Joseph Horrocks was offered a placement in Paul Smith’s Manchester shop as part of the scheme. He shared how this role helped build his confidence.
“I went into coaching and I also went into a little bit of retail,” he said. “It got me out doing work, learning hands on. They’ve showed me how to approach a customer, because I did struggle with that, when I first came.”
Mark Brent, who attended Manchester United Foundation youth sessions aged 8, has now been involved with the Foundation for over 10 years. He championed the impact of helping the community.
“I started on Street Reds when I was eight, and, when I was 16, I started volunteering. It gave us a massive community feeling in the area: the life skills that the session taught us, because the coaches are more than just football coaches.”