Amazon Launches Matching Donation Drive for Sports Kit via Multibank Charity, Backed by Gareth Southgate

Sir Gareth Southgate has thrown his support behind The Multibank charity, which helps UK families access vital items including sports equipment, as Amazon launches a matching donation drive for selected sports products. The former England manager from 2016 to 2024 was approached to take part in the campaign by former prime minister Gordon Brown, who is president of The Multibank charity.

Southgate, a former Middlesbrough defender who was knighted after leading England to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, the Euro 2020 final, the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals and the Euro 2024 final, spoke in an exclusive interview conducted for the Press Association.

Southgate said: “We’re talking about participation in PE lessons, in being able to play sport. Unfortunately, some families are really challenged on that – they can’t afford to buy kit. ” He added: “In a time when there’s a risk kids end up in front of screens a lot of the time – to be active and outside is really important.

Every child deserves the right to play sport. It’s important for them physically. ” Southgate said the charity’s work addresses a pressing reality for many families. “The fact that Multibank is allowing some families that are having to make that really difficult decision on where they are able to invest their money is a real plus from the scheme.

There are essentials that end up going to waste and so being able to repurpose them in this way benefits everybody,” he said. The Multibank distributes surplus goods donated by businesses to families in need through a nationwide network of charities and community organisations. It is supported by principal partner Amazon, @Independent reported.