About Us
Every Young Londoners Games
The London Youth Games (LYG) Foundation delivers the largest annual youth sports event in Europe, offering competitive and participation opportunities to over 160,000 young Londoners aged 7 to 17 across 37 sports, in 33 boroughs.
The London Youth Games (LYG) Foundation creates life-changing opportunities for all young Londoners using the power of sport and physical activity.
Purpose Statement
The London Youth Games is dedicated to empowering young people through sports by providing a platform for participation, competition, and personal development. We strive to foster a spirit of inclusivity, teamwork, and excellence, encouraging youth from diverse backgrounds to engage in healthy lifestyles, build lasting friendships and develop essential life skills. We aim to inspire the next generation of athletes and leaders, creating a legacy of passion for sports and community engagement across London
VISION
Creating the largest and most inclusive city focused youth games.
MISSION
To create life-changing opportunities for all young Londoners using the power of sport and physical activity
Read more about the impact of our work here.
WHAT LONDON YOUTH GAMES DOES
The London Youth Games Foundation creates opportunities through our five strategic programme pillars.
These are the Open Games (Community Sport), School Games (School Sport), LYG33 (Youth Voice Engagement), GamesForce (Volunteering) and Inclusive Coaches (Coach Development).
Open
Games
Community Sport
Young people represent their Boroughs through sport. All 32 Boroughs and the City of London come together to compete and play in 27 sports!
School Games
School Sport
Young people represent their Schools. School Games uses sport to achieve positive outcomes for young people, delivered across London in partnership with School Games Organisers.
LYG33
Youth Voice Engagement
A youth engagement and leadership programme that empowers young Londoners to influence the future of London Youth Games and youth sport in London.
Inclusive Coaches
Coach Development
A growing community of diverse coaches developing, connecting and championing inclusive sports delivery within London Youth Games and beyond.
GamesForce
Volunteering
Championing volunteering, including corporate volunteering, to connect people and communities to improve life opportunities for young Londoners.
LYG STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Enhance Participation and Accessibility
Promote Health and Well-being
Foster Skill Development and Sportsmanship
Strengthen Community Engagement
Increase Visibility and Support
Sustain Financial Viability
Evaluate and Improve Programs
Champion Diversity and Inclusion
LYG Impact since 1977
young people supported by London Youth Games, since 1977
young disabled Londoners have attended LYG events, since 1977
volunteers have been supported to develop their skills and confidence since 1977
Championing our values
Inclusion
Ensuring the life-changing sporting opportunities of London Youth Games are a fundamental right for all young people living and going to school in London.
COLLABORATION
Creating an environment where everyone works together to enable young Londoners to access the benefits of sport and physical activity.
INTEGRITY
Putting honesty, trust, fairness and respect at the heart of every decision.
