Kieran’s Story
For some young people, the essential support and guidance they need in life is absent. Too often this leads to extended periods of time outside education, which can have a detrimental effect on their physical …
For some young people, the essential support and guidance they need in life is absent. Too often this leads to extended periods of time outside education, which can have a detrimental effect on their physical …
The Harlequins Foundation are delighted to be launching a new Youth Advisory Board. The new board will ensure the voices of young people are represented in decisions made by the Board and the executive team. …
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Last week, the UK Government announced a £1bn funding package aimed at helping children catch up on the education they have missed out on during the lockdown period. Head of Foundation, Marc Leckie, has made …
Nick Heath, the latest recruit to our Ambassador team, has spoken to Joe Marler, Danny Care and Chris Robshaw this Pride Month about how their own experiences have influenced their support for the LGBT+ community. …
Read MoreWhy Supporting the LGBT+ Community Matters: A Player’s Perspective
The Bike ride continued, but the mind inside! With the current climate changing and we find ourselves still in lock down, I felt again it was time to write a bit more about my daily …
For Mental Health Awareness Week, one of our programme participants has spoken about their personal journey with mental health. You can read the first installment of their mental health journey below. I …
1) Introduce yourself: What is your name & age, and what is your role with The Chargers? Hi my name is Mathew Hall I am 40 years old and I’m a player for the Surrey …
Ash, one of the volunteers with The Jesters Wheelchair Rugby Team, has written about her experiences with the team, and the difference it has made to her. I first came to Wheelchair Rugby with my …
1) Introduce yourself: What is your name & age, and what is your role with The Chargers? Name: Daniel Walker Age: 22 Player 2) How did you first get involved with The Chargers? What encouraged …
Whether it’s travelling abroad, taking a train or simply walking down the street, it’s easy to take for granted the fact that the world is first and foremost designed for non-wheelchair users. Public transport was …
Read MoreThe Importance of Sport in an Otherwise Inaccessible World