Points of Light
Award Number: 31
The Prime Minister's Office
10 Downing Street, SW1A 2AA
29 May 2014
Rahi Popat
Leicestershire
Rahi wins the award for using his love of football to support local youngsters and unite his community. He has set up his own club, Hamilton Youth; almost 100 children aged between 5 and 15 attend training sessions. Rahi also gives up his free time to visit local primary schools to coach football, and has established a unique partnership between Hamilton Youth and Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.