The FIA Formula E Championship is collaborating with the StreetGames charity ahead of next month’s Visa London ePrix, as part of our legacy programme and commitment to establish a positive heritage on sustainability.

Championship contender Sam Bird will be returning to his roots and joining Roehampton FC for a mini football tournament taking place on Monday, June 27.

The DS Virgin Racing driver, who has taken one win and two pole positions this season, said: “I was born in Roehampton, but I haven’t been back in a long time, so I’m looking forward to meeting up with the StreetGames team there. If I hadn’t been a racing driver, I’d like to think I could have had a career as a professional footballer, so I might be able to give them a few hints and tips on ball control as well as explaining car control!”

Jane Ashworth, CEO of StreetGames, said: “Formula E will be bigger than ever this year and that’s why we’re delighted to be chosen as their first local charity collaboration in the UK. With the support of Formula E and the racing fans in London, we’ll be able to bring sport and physical activity to even more young people in London’s most disadvantaged communities.”

StreetGames is a UK-based inclusive sports charity whose aim is to make sports more accessible to young people from the lowest socio-economic communities. Its mission is ‘Changing Sport, Changing Communities, Changing Lives’, and is a brilliant example of how sports can be utilised as a powerful tool for social change and increased wellbeing in young people.

StreetGames will be represented in the eVillage, where it will be running a series of fun activities including bubble football and ultimate frisbee for all to come and get involved in.

Click the link to watch the StreetGames promotional video - http://tinyurl.com/jljv6v4

Click the link to buy tickets to the 2016 Visa London ePrix -

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About StreetGames:

StreetGames is a fresh and modern charity that is changing the lives of thousands of disadvantaged children and young people. With over 700 projects throughout the UK, they provide sport, dance, fitness and fun to over 100,000 young people a year. StreetGames believes that enjoying sport and fitness with your friends should be available to everyone, and their goal is to create a level playing field for disadvantaged youngsters. StreetGames is making a difference, not only by providing sport - they run an award-winning programme for 14-25-year-old young women called Us Girls, and trained over 15,000 coaches and volunteers through their training academy.

Charity number: 1113542

Details of the fundraising project: StreetGames aims to run four major festivals each year at iconic venues which would usually be out of reach to our young people. These events inspire young people to try new sports and to meet new people. Developing personal skills and confidence which makes taking part in sport easier in the future is key to empowering and changing the health prospects of young people from disadvantaged areas.

Donation options:

Text FESG16 £5 to 70070 to donate to StreetGames

Just Giving -

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Virgin Money Giving -

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