Sports Personality of the Year 2024

Dr Mark Prince wins Helen Rollason Award

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The KPF team couldn’t be prouder to celebrate our incredible Founder, Dr. Mark Prince OBE who has won the prestigious Helen Rollason Award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024.

This award is a testament to Mark’s unwavering dedication, resilience, and inspirational work in tackling youth violence and changing lives through the power of purpose and community. His journey is nothing short of extraordinary, and his impact continues to transform the futures of countless young people.

The award is named after the BBC sports presenter Helen Rollason, who died in August 1999 at the age of 43 after suffering from cancer for two years and having raised over £5million for cancer treatment.

We know Kiyan will be watching on, bursting with pride for all his amazing Dad has
achieved.

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The Power of Choice.

A major new report commissioned by the Kiyan Prince Foundation has found that a majority of young people in England worry they will be threatened with a knife (56%) or mugged in their local area (50%).
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The Numbers

Delivered to over 5,500 young people in past 12 months

*Data from independent evaluation of Inspiring Future Champions programme 2020-22

82%​

young people felt more positive about their futures*

73%

young people felt they had reduced risky behaviour*

90%

young people felt they had made positive changes to their lives*

60%

young people felt more positively about school*

Our Vision

Kiyan Prince was a talented young footballer who played for Queens Park Rangers and was tipped for the very top. In May 2006, at the age of 15, Kiyan stepped in to defend his friend who was being attacked outside his school by another young person. Kiyan was stabbed and died in front of his friends. 

Founded by Kiyan’s father and former professional boxing champion, Dr Mark Prince OBE, KPF uses sports and success coaching to focus on self (discovery, discipline and esteem) and to develop a “champions” mindset.

KPF empowers young people to make positive decisions and to become life champions, ready to lead, serve, and fight for the future they deserve.

And as an authentic voice advocating for young people, KPF uses the platform we have to undertake groundbreaking research and to call on policy makers to use their power of choice to best support young people and their futures. 

Dr Mark Prince OBE

Our Work

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Why This Matters

A major new report commissioned by the Kiyan Prince Foundation has found that a majority of young people in England worry they will be threatened with a knife (56%) or mugged in their local area (50%).

In addition, nearly a third of young people have personally witnessed youth crime and some 39% believe their home town has become less safe in the last two years.

These findings, from a national representative poll of more than 1,000 16-24-year-olds, is one of the headlines in ‘The Power of Choice’, a study which carried out extensive and wide-ranging polling and focus group research. The project aimed to give voice to those people most affected by youth crime; young people themselves. 

Data from the Office of National Statistics shows that knife-enabled crime recorded by the police in the year ending September 2023 increased by 5% (48,716 offences) compared with the year ending September 2022 (46,367 offences). Notable increases were seen in the number of robberies involving a knife or sharp instrument (up 19% compared with the previous year). 

This is not inevitable and the work undertaken by the Kiyan Prince Foundation and other organisations can and does make a difference.

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4 days ago

We would like to extend our deepest thanks to QPR FC for naming their Goal of the Year award in memory of Kiyan Prince.

Kiyan was more than a talented young footballer, he was a kind, driven, and inspiring individual whose legacy continues to change lives through the work of the Kiyan ...Prince Foundation.

Congratulations to Paul Smyth on winning this year’s award, an incredible goal and a fitting tribute to Kiyan’s passion for the beautiful game.

We are proud to see Kiyan’s name honoured in this way, and we remain committed to empowering young people in his memory.

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Great news for your hump-day…QPRFC legend @chazaAustin10 is back for this years' Golf Day at @TyrrellsWoodGC on 18 Sept! We are so thankful for Charlie’s ongoing support for the foundation and can’t wait to have him back on the fairways this year! #ThePowerofChoice https://www.echosixtyone.co.uk/kpf-golfday25 #QPRFC #Legend #charityevent #fundraiser Lightbox link for post with description Great news for your hump-day…QPRFC legend...

Great news for your hump-day…QPRFC legend @chazaAustin10 is back for this years' Golf Day at @TyrrellsWoodGC on 18 Sept! We are so thankful for Charlie’s ongoing support for the foundation and can’t wait to have him back on the fairways this year! #ThePowerofChoice ...https://www.echosixtyone.co.uk/kpf-golfday25

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2 months ago

We are over the moon that Les Ferdinand will be joining us, again, for this years' Celebrity Golf Day at @TyrrellsWoodGC on 18 September! Have you secured your team yet? www.echosixtyone.co.uk/kpf-golfday25 #golf #fundraiser #QPR Lightbox link for post with description We are over the moon that Les Ferdinand will be...

We are over the moon that Les Ferdinand will be joining us, again, for this years' Celebrity Golf Day at @TyrrellsWoodGC on 18 September! Have you secured your team yet? www.echosixtyone.co.uk/kpf-golfday25
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We are over the moon that Les Ferdinand will be joining us, again, for this years' Celebrity Golf Day ⛳️at @tyrrellswoodgc on 18 September! Have you secured your team yet? http://www.echosixtyone.co.uk/kpf-golfday25 #GolfDay #TyrrellsWood #GolfLife #Golf #ThePowerOfChoice #TheKPF #LesFerdinand #QPR #THFC #Surrey #Ferdinand #KiyanPrinceFoundation ⛳️ Lightbox link for post with description We are over the moon that Les Ferdinand will be...

We are over the moon that Les Ferdinand will be joining us, again, for this years' Celebrity Golf Day ⛳️at @tyrrellswoodgc on 18 September! Have you secured your team yet? http://www.echosixtyone.co.uk/kpf-golfday25 #GolfDay #TyrrellsWood #GolfLife #Golf #ThePowerOfChoice #TheKPF ...#LesFerdinand #QPR #THFC #Surrey #Ferdinand #KiyanPrinceFoundation ⛳️

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2 months ago

Welcome @beckspencer91 to the Kiyan Prince Foundation! We’re beyond excited to have Becky Spencer join us as our newest KPF Ambassador!👌🏾 An incredible goalkeeper who has played for clubs like Tottenham, Chelsea, and West Ham, and represented Jamaica on the international stage, Becky is more than just a football star—she’s a role model. Her passion for creating opportunities and making young people feel a sense of belonging and achievement aligns perfectly with our mission at KPF. Through the power of sport, she’ll help us inspire, empower, and build brighter futures for the next generation. As Becky says: “I’m working with KPF to make change, to give opportunity, and to make sure the feeling of belonging and achievement can be felt by everyone.” Join us in welcoming @beckyspencer91 to the KPF family!🥳 #KiyanPrinceFoundation #BeckySpencer #InspiringChange #YouthEmpowerment #StrongerFutures #Football #Ambassador Lightbox link for post with description Welcome @beckspencer91 to the Kiyan Prince...

Welcome @beckspencer91 to the Kiyan Prince Foundation!

We’re beyond excited to have Becky Spencer join us as our newest KPF Ambassador!👌🏾

An incredible goalkeeper who has played for clubs like Tottenham, Chelsea, and West Ham, and represented Jamaica on the international ...stage, Becky is more than just a football star—she’s a role model.

Her passion for creating opportunities and making young people feel a sense of belonging and achievement aligns perfectly with our mission at KPF. Through the power of sport, she’ll help us inspire, empower, and build brighter futures for the next generation.

As Becky says:
“I’m working with KPF to make change, to give opportunity, and to make sure the feeling of belonging and achievement can be felt by everyone.”

Join us in welcoming @beckyspencer91 to the KPF family!🥳

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Welcome @beckspencer91 to the Kiyan Prince Foundation! We’re beyond excited to have Becky Spencer join us as our newest KPF Ambassador!👌🏾 An incredible goalkeeper who has played for clubs like Tottenham, Chelsea, and West Ham, and represented Jamaica on the international stage, Becky is more than just a football star—she’s a role model. Her passion for creating opportunities and making young people feel a sense of belonging and achievement aligns perfectly with our mission at KPF. Through the power of sport, she’ll help us inspire, empower, and build brighter futures for the next generation. As Becky says: “I’m working with KPF to make change, to give opportunity, and to make sure the feeling of belonging and achievement can be felt by everyone.” Join us in welcoming @beckyspencer91 to the KPF family!🥳 #KiyanPrinceFoundation #BeckySpencer #InspiringChange #YouthEmpowerment #StrongerFutures #Football #Ambassador Lightbox link for post with description Welcome @beckspencer91 to the Kiyan Prince...

Welcome @beckspencer91 to the Kiyan Prince Foundation!

We’re beyond excited to have Becky Spencer join us as our newest KPF Ambassador!👌🏾

An incredible goalkeeper who has played for clubs like Tottenham, Chelsea, and West Ham, and represented Jamaica on the international ...stage, Becky is more than just a football star—she’s a role model.

Her passion for creating opportunities and making young people feel a sense of belonging and achievement aligns perfectly with our mission at KPF. Through the power of sport, she’ll help us inspire, empower, and build brighter futures for the next generation.

As Becky says:
“I’m working with KPF to make change, to give opportunity, and to make sure the feeling of belonging and achievement can be felt by everyone.”

Join us in welcoming @beckyspencer91 to the KPF family!🥳

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2 months ago

Happy Birthday to our founder @markprinceobe 🥳🎊👑 You are the purest example of #love #forgiveness #hope #recilience and a true #champion 👑 #happybirthday #celebrate #weloveyou Lightbox link for post with description Happy Birthday to our founder @markprinceobe...

Happy Birthday to our founder @markprinceobe 🥳🎊👑
You are the purest example of #love #forgiveness #hope #recilience and a true #champion 👑

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#BBCSongsofPraise @BBCSoP presenter #SeanFletcher @SeanFletcherTV interviewed #DrMarkPrinceOBE at #TottenhamCommunitySportsCentre Tune in this Sunday, 9th March 11.30am to see the full broadcast. Rare to see raw emotion on TV. ❤️🙏 To contact Mark @MarkPrinceOBE or @TheKPF Lightbox link for post with description #BBCSongsofPraise @BBCSoP presenter #SeanFletcher...

#BBCSongsofPraise @BBCSoP presenter #SeanFletcher @SeanFletcherTV interviewed #DrMarkPrinceOBE at #TottenhamCommunitySportsCentre
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@MarkPrinceOBE is a former champion boxer who, after his son was fatally stabbed, founded the Kiyan Prince Foundation. The not-for-profit organisation is committed to using Kiyan's legacy to help young people. Here Mark tells @SeanFletcherTV about the power of Jesus’s prayer. Lightbox link for post with description @MarkPrinceOBE is a former champion boxer who,...

@MarkPrinceOBE is a former champion boxer who, after his son was fatally stabbed, founded the Kiyan Prince Foundation.

The not-for-profit organisation is committed to using Kiyan's legacy to help young people.

Here Mark tells @SeanFletcherTV about the power of Jesus’s ...prayer.

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