Everton in the Community is one of the UK's top sporting charities and is considered one of the Premier League's leading community schemes due to the quality and reach of its programmes. Recently awarded ‘Freedom of the City of Liverpool’ in recognition of its contribution to changing, and saving, lives across Merseyside, Everton in the Community has been at the forefront of social intervention across the Liverpool City Region since 1988; tackling social issues prevalent across the city and addressing them head on. Everton in the Community delivers more than 40 programmes a year, specifically designed and developed to combat social challenges which are prevalent across Merseyside such as mental health, employability, dementia, education, disability, poverty and homelessness. The charity’s programmes support people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds from over 130 venues across the city region. From delivering the Premier League Primary Stars programme to school children to supporting the elderly members of the Liverpool community who are suffering from social isolation, Everton in the Community is open and inclusive to all.