The Premier League has blocked its clubs from wearing their away kits at home in support of a homelessness campaign.
Teams were going to wear their away kits on Boxing Day as part of the #NoHomeKit initiative run by homeless charity Shelter.
Shelter created the project with the hope of raising awareness about homelessness.
The charity said: “The idea is simple but powerful: this Boxing Day, clubs and fans ditch their home colours for their away or third kit, showing support for people who don’t have a safe home.”
The Premier League were approached by a number of top-flight clubs who wanted to support the campaign.
They have insisted wearing away kits “would break rules around kit”, stating home teams must wear their home kit as their first priority.
The organization said: “The Premier League receives a large number of requests from charities every season, however we aren’t able to support all centrally.
“Clubs are entitled to support charitable causes, and we encourage them to do so, provided it is in compliance with Premier League rules.”
Lower leagues can wear away kits
The Football League have said it will accept clubs wearing away kits on the same day, if they make a formal request.
They also noted that clubs can change their sponsors for one game per season and replace it with a charitable message.
The Football League have approved Cardiff City FC’s request to wear their away kits. Credit: AP Photo/Alastair Grant
Cardiff and Portsmouth have already had their requests approved, with another 15 clubs committed to supporting the campaign.
Several clubs are also considering their own initiative to promote #NoHomeKit.
Homelessness during the pandemic
Right sleeping in London trebles over the last decade. Credit: AP Photo/Frank Augstein
180,000 households have lost their homes during the coronavirus pandemic, according to estimates by Shelter.
An estimated 148 people died while homeless in London last year.
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StandfirstClubs had approached league bosses about wearing away kits at home to support Shelter's #NoHomeKit campaign.
The Premier League has blocked its clubs from wearing their away kits at home in support of a homelessness campaign.
Teams were going to wear their away kits on Boxing Day as part of the #NoHomeKit initiative run by homeless charity Shelter.
Shelter created the project with the hope of raising awareness about homelessness.
The charity said: “The idea is simple but powerful: this Boxing Day, clubs and fans ditch their home colours for their away or third kit, showing support for people who don’t have a safe home.”
The Premier League were approached by a number of top-flight clubs who wanted to support the campaign.
They have insisted wearing away kits “would break rules around kit”, stating home teams must wear their home kit as their first priority.
The organization said: “The Premier League receives a large number of requests from charities every season, however we aren’t able to support all centrally.
“Clubs are entitled to support charitable causes, and we encourage them to do so, provided it is in compliance with Premier League rules.”
Lower leagues can wear away kits
The Football League have said it will accept clubs wearing away kits on the same day, if they make a formal request.
They also noted that clubs can change their sponsors for one game per season and replace it with a charitable message.
The Football League have approved Cardiff City FC’s request to wear their away kits. Credit: AP Photo/Alastair Grant
Cardiff and Portsmouth have already had their requests approved, with another 15 clubs committed to supporting the campaign.
Several clubs are also considering their own initiative to promote #NoHomeKit.
Homelessness during the pandemic
Right sleeping in London trebles over the last decade. Credit: AP Photo/Frank Augstein
180,000 households have lost their homes during the coronavirus pandemic, according to estimates by Shelter.
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