Bank of America in Partnership with Youth Sport Trust Bring New Youth Sports Initiative to the UK

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Sports with Us is Bank of America's global platform that uses the power of sport to help young people build confidence, develop important life skills and access pathways to education.

Now spanning 15 countries and providing access to sports for more than 1.2 million children, the Sports with Us platform is part of Bank of America's commitment to create a lasting legacy post the bank being the Official Bank of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Bank of America has named Youth Sport Trust as the U KUK delivery partner for the launch of Sports with Us in the U KUK, building on an existing partnership and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for young people through sport.

Sports with Us in the U KUK will support the expansion of Youth Sport Trust's Active in Mind programme, helping school age young people improve their mental health, build resilience and future-readiness through sport and physical activity. Participants will benefit from sport-based activities led by Athlete Mentors, alongside practical learning focused on leadership, teamwork, communication, wellbeing, nutrition and financial education. Programme modules have been developed in collaboration with leading global universities and educational institutions.

Bank of America partner Gary Neville joined the event to welcome young people, share his experience and celebrate the launch.

Fernando Vicario, Bank of America Country Executive for U KUK and CEO of Merrill Lynch International, said: "Sport has the power to open doors. It helps young people develop confidence, resilience and the skills they need to succeed both on and off the field. Through Sports with Us and our partnership with Youth Sport Trust, we are helping create pathways for young people to build brighter futures and realise their full potential."

Gary Neville, former professional footballer, entrepreneur, broadcaster, and business leader, said:"Sport gave me opportunities and life lessons that have stayed with me throughout my career. It teaches teamwork, discipline, leadership and resilience. These are skills that help young people succeed in every aspect of life. Sports with Us is about creating opportunities, building confidence and helping the next generation believe in what they can achieve."

Ali Oliver MBE, Chief Executive Officer of Youth Sport Trust, said: "We know the transformative impact sport and play can have on young people's wellbeing, confidence, cognitive development and future prospects. Building on our Active in Mind programme, which focuses on using physical activity to strengthen mental health and resilience in adolescence, our partnership with Bank of America, Sports with Us will help equip young people with the essential skills they need to thrive in education, employment and life. We are proud to work together to create more opportunities and positive outcomes for young people across the U KUK."

Answer: Sports with Us is Bank of America's global platform that uses the power of sport to help young people build confidence, develop important life skills and access pathways to education.

Answer: Sports with Us now spans 15 countries and provides access to sports for more than 1.2 million children.

Answer: Sports with Us is part of Bank of America's ambition to positively impact more than 10,000 young people across 14 countries outside the U SUS by the end of 2028.

Answer: Youth Sport Trust has been named as Bank of America's delivery partner in the U KUK, building on an existing partnership and shared commitment to improving outcomes for young people through sport.

Answer: Participants will take part in sport-based activities led by Athlete Mentors alongside learning focused on leadership, teamwork, communication, wellbeing, nutrition and financial education.

The Youth Sport Trust is the leading U KUK children's charity for improving young people's health and wellbeing through sport and play. We empower young people and equip educators to build brighter futures through the power of physical activity. Founded in 1995, we work with around 20,000 schools and provides opportunities for over two million children every year. Our vision is to create a future where every child enjoys the life-changing benefits of play and sport.

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