Under 21s NUFC star supports Children North East to make a difference

Children North East is thrilled to share that Newcastle United player James Huntley, is working with the charity as an ambassador. 

 A homegrown football talent, James has over 50 matches under his belt with the youth squad and recently scored the winning goal in their recent Hong Kong Citi Soccer Sevens cup campaign, which took them to the semi-finals. 

Off the pitch, James will join the region’s longest standing children’s charity to spend time with the young people accessing the services and raise awareness about the challenges faced by its communities, such as how sport and time outside is important for teens mental health. 

The partnership is important to the charity as it seeks to work with young voices, who understand what it’s like to be young today for the 2,000+ children and teens they work with each year.  

From a family passionate about giving back, James’ brother Liam is also supporting the charity by running this years’ Great North Run in support of their work. 

James commented, “I’m excited to be teaming up with Children North East and learning more about the young people they work with. Growing up can be hard and I am pleased to be able to support the great work of the charity in this way. Football, and sport in general, is something which unites people whatever their background and so I hope we can use that to make a positive impact… as long as they don’t put me in goal.” 

 

Leigh Elliott, Chief Executive at Children North East, comments, “As an athlete, James has accomplished a huge amount and has worked very hard to get there. Through spending time with young people we work with he will be able to share his experience and help them in growing their confidence. We hope this new relationship inspires other young people to support their communities.”