Arena is Official 'Kit Out' Collection point for Sports Kit Donations

We are excited to be supporting StreetGames and Yorkshire Sport Foundation’s Kit Out campaign this autumn – giving used sports kit a new lease of life and enabling more children and young people to take part in life enhancing physical activity. We would welcome your contributions to help make this campaign a huge success.

A lack of access to suitable sports kit is a significant barrier to participation in physical activity: 74% of surveyed community sports leaders said young people are less likely to take part without the right kit. For young people growing up in low-income, underserved communities, where opportunities to play sport and be active are already limited, this can make all the difference.

Child poverty in Sheffield is a significant and worsening problem. The city has some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in the country, with around one in four children living in poverty. Financial barriers and cost of living challenges mean that kit is not a priority for local families, leading to stigma and embarrassment for children. For young people growing up in low-income, underserved communities, where opportunities to play sport and be active are already limited, this can make all the difference.

The Kit Out project has been designed to remove this critical barrier, opening up access to physical activity as well as reducing waste and diverting used clothes from landfills.

During September and October, 25 Kit Out collection points for unneeded sports clothing will be open across Sheffield. All donations will be cleaned and redistributed to local young people and families.

Please do have a sort out and visit your nearest drop off point to donate. You can also spread the word about the campaign and share details of the drop off points to help encourage donations.

What can I donate?

·       Sports tops

·       Hoodies

·       Leggings & joggers

·       Waterproofs

·       Trainers & boots

·       Balls (rugby, football, etc.)

·       Small sports equipment

Donation box can be found in the Canon Medical Arena reception area from 15th September to 15th October.