DLLT proudly presented with Principal’s Award for Outstanding Service to the Community from the University of Aberdeen
The Denis Law Legacy Trust have been proudly presented with the Principal’s Award for Outstanding Service from the University of Aberdeen.
Streetsport inducted as a new Streetfootballworld network member
The Denis Law Legacy Trust and its flagship programme Streetsport have this month been accepted as members of Streetfootballworld and thus joined a global network of like-minded organisations.
Streetsport and Denis Law feature in Aberdeen's 2019 BBC SPOTY weekend
Aberdeen was in the grandest of spotlights last weekend as the brand new P&J Live arena hosted the 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Case study: From Catalonia to Northfield
A Streetsport volunteer who hails from Catalonia has been in the spotlight recently after appearing in Universities Scotland campaign on internationalisation.
Finlay Smith: My work placement with Streetsport
Last week I spent my time doing a work placement with Streetsport at the Denis Law Legacy Trust which has been an all-round great experience. As soon as I walked through the door I have been made to feel welcome…
Milestones achieved as Cruyff Court Neale Cooper is unveiled before annual fundraiser smashes previous records
Aberdeen’s second Cruyff Court, named after Dons legend Neale Cooper, was officially opened last Friday.
DLLT 2019 fundraising dinner auction: Unique experiences and getaways
Having already highlighted some of the signed shirts and sporting experiences available to bid for at auction on Friday, here we look at some more unique items and getaways which are sure to spark interest.
DLLT 2019 fundraising dinner auction: Amazing sporting experiences
Second in the series of promoting some of the outstanding items up for auction at the DLLT annual fundraising dinner see’s us look at the brilliant sporting experiences that will be available to bid on.
DLLT 2019 fundraising dinner auction: Shirts signed by legends
Entertainment on the night includes conversations with some very special guests plus a live and silent auction which offers attendee’s the chance to purchase unique and invaluable memorabilia, experiences and more.
Jamie the Unicorn (!) visits Streetsport!
To help celebrate and promote the work of the CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund, Jamie (a three feet high yellow unicorn!) embarked upon a 2,000 mile roundtrip of Scotland.
Jenna: Streetsport & Bon Accord Rotary Club’s 2019 RYLA participant
This year it was the turn of Jenna Greig, a Streetsport participant who who has progressed towards volunteering, to be offered the opportunity of attending RYLA camp in July.
Cruising the NC500 thanks to John Clark Motor Group
Judy and her husband Niall were the delighted recipients of a Mini Cooper convertible having won a silent auction at the Denis Law Legacy Trust fundraising dinner last year.
Update: Land’s End to John O'Groats for Denis Law Legacy Trust
Stephen Rafferty has chosen to take part in the Deloitte Ride Across Britain in aid of Streetsport. The ride tests cyclists to the limits and incorporates the famous route of Land’s End to John O’Groats, from the deepest south to furthest north in Britain. P.S. he did it!
Case study: A Little goes a long way
“I was only 17 when I joined Streetsport but becoming part of the charity proved to play a pivotal role in my life over the next three years. Having decided what to study further, Streetsport was a stand-out feature in my applications which lecturers picked out to ask me about during interviews at college and university”.
Streetsport rewarded with donation of over £6,000 from VINCI UK Foundation
The Denis Law Legacy Trust and its flagship programme Streetsport were last week awarded a donation of over £6,000 from the VINCI UK Foundation.
The Trust team up with Optimus
The Denis Law Legacy Trust is very proud of the partnerships that have been forged with local companies and charities in Aberdeen and beyond. This year the trust has formed a thriving relationship with Optimus, an independent engineering consultancy and project delivery company serving the upstream and downstream energy business.
Introducing... Cruyff Court NEALE COOPER
The Denis Law Legacy Trust, in partnership with Aberdeen City Council and the Johan Cruyff Foundation, is delighted to finally be able to announce that Aberdeen’s second Cruyff Court will be named after Aberdeen FC legend Neale Cooper.
Oceaneering and Streetsport combine for SPARK experience
Streetsport recently partnered up with a global oil and gas company to provide some lucky youth participants with a unique SPARK opportunity.
Volunteer quarterly: Celebrate Aberdeen, Police Academy and we take on Transition Extreme!
Each quarter of the year Streetsport arrange a day where volunteers and staff come together to loosen up, socialise and enjoy each other’s company through both educational and fun activities.
Casestudy: The participant to volunteer pathway
William’s a familiar face at Streetsport sessions. Having grown up in the community of Northfield in the north-west of Aberdeen, he began participating at Streetsport sessions in the area when he was 12.