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Right To Play is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity no. 1112404.
Please donate online by following the link above (through Charity Choice) or send a cheque made payable to "Right To Play UK" to:
Right To Play UK39 - 43 Brewer Street,
London,
W1F 9UD
+44 (0) 207 734 7946
Right To Play and Chelsea Football Club Announce Long Term Partnership
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London, UK, 18 January 2007 - Right To Play has sealed a six-year exclusive partnership to be Chelsea Football Club’s first ever Global Charity Partner. The news was announced as Chelsea FC unveiled its Corporate Social Responsibility report at a reception in the House of Commons. Speaking at the launch, Right To Play President and CEO, Johann Olav Koss said “This partnership is a testament to our |
(L-R) Michael Essien, Joe Cole, Frank Lampard and Salomon Kalou show their support for Right To Play. |
shared belief in the power of sport to make a positive impact on the lives of children. It is a celebration of Chelsea FC’s commitment to charitable organizations and we are delighted to be a partner of one of the world’s most prestigious football clubs and fastest growing global brands.”
Chris Robinson, National Director, Right To Play UK added, “during our discussions with the club, it was refreshing to see how Chelsea was motivated to work with us at the ground level. Our organizations share the same ethics and commitment to promote the best values of sport".
Michael Essien, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, and Salomon Kalou have all agreed to be Athlete Ambassadors for Right To Play. And, Chelsea will be sending a delegation of players and coaches to one of Right To Play’s African projects this year. Essien said: “As a Chelsea and Ghana player it is great to make a commitment to helping children in Africa and other areas of the world.” |
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Michael Essien in action for Chelsea Football Club |
Lampard added: “What Right To Play achieves using sport is fantastic. Everyone at the club is fully behind their work and we are all proud to support them. I’m sure our relationship will benefit thousands of kids throughout the world.”
The Chelsea-Right To Play partnership is an exclusive deal with a football club and aims to raise in excess of £2 million over six years. The funding generated will support Right To Play’s field operations in 22 countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
