Supporting Inclusive Football in South London

Our Community Connector in Lewisham, Sokhara Goodall, has helped support the growth of A League of Our Own, the first trans-inclusive women's football league in South London.

After being introduced to the league's founders through local community networks, Sokhara brought together businesses, sports organisations and grassroots groups to help the league secure sponsorship, funding and suitable facilities.

With demand for inclusive football continuing to grow, the league has expanded to six teams and a waiting list of more than 30 players. Through partnerships developed by Sokhara, the league has also secured ongoing access to pitches and inclusive changing facilities, helping create a safe and welcoming space for everyone to play.

Reflecting on the project, Sokhara said: "I think now more than ever, it's important to have a league like this, because there's such a divide and so much misinformation going around about trans women in sports that it's affecting the grassroots level, where it's just people who grew up playing football."

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