Shabana Mahmood Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood
Shabana has visited the incredible Pitch 2 Progress in east Birmingham, meeting young people and learning more about their work.
Run by Obayed, Syed and their team, this once-abandoned site has been turned into a vibrant community hub serving 1,000 young people every year.
They use sports and mentoring to give young people from my constituency positive alternatives—fostering skills, confidence, and community spirit.
During her visit, Shabana had the opportunity to take part in activities with young people and hear from youth mentors about what makes Pitch 2 Progress special.
Speaking after the visit, Shabana said:
Pitch 2 Progress is truly inspiring – a place fuelled by community passion and dedication.
Not only that, but they are also working within some of the most deprived communities in Birmingham.
Thank you to everyone at Pitch 2 Progress for showing us how to build a stronger, safer Birmingham, one goal at a time.