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Partnering with 18 of schools and 7 rugby clubs, TackleLondon is consistently outreaching into communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences. With this brings new-improved, positive community impact, opportunities to educate ourselves on how to support those affected by childhood traumas, and the ability to hear more voices from the young people we support.
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The PE funding schools have relied on for a decade is disappearing. Here’s what that means for children in England.
For over ten years, primary schools across England have had one guarantee when it came to physical education: the PE and Sport Premium, a ring-fenced…
Remember Saffron? Look Where Opportunity has Lead Her
When Saffron first picked up a rugby ball with TackleLondon, none of us could have known where it would lead. This week, she earned her…
The Matt Ratana Rugby Academy Stays Open Through the Summer
For many young Londoners, the summer holidays mean a welcome break from school. But six weeks without the structure, routine and community that term time…
Eight Schools, One Evening, Forty-Five Players: Matt Ratana Summer Touch Tournament
Just before the summer block began, 45 young people from eight of our TackleLondon provision schools came together at Croydon RFC for an evening of…
The Last Play of the Summer – Girls Triangular Tournament
Three schools, one pitch, and a heatwave that nobody was going to let win. This July, girls from Langley Girls, Chislehurst, and Bullers Wood spent…
“Believe in Yourself, Aim High”: Floyd Steadman OBE Inspires Our Community at the First Tackle London Matt Ratana Awards
https://youtu.be/z6YPyhLBQaU?si=jz84PDDnC183qmQW There was a moment, early on at our very first TackleLondon Matt Ratana Awards evening, when the whole room fell quiet. Floyd Steadman OBE…
Celebrating Achievement: The 2026 Matt Ratana Rugby Awards
On the evening of Tuesday 19th May 2026, something special happened in South London. Young people aged 10 to 19, their families, teachers, and coaches…
Carers Week 2026: The young people carrying an invisible load – and rugby is helping them be seen
Across London's classrooms and football pitches, thousands of children are quietly holding families together. TackleLondon has worked with 32 of them this year - but…
Knife Crime Awareness Week: When Young People Have Somewhere to Be, Trouble Can’t Find Them
TackleLondon, Community Rugby and the Fight Against Knife CrimeKnife Crime Awareness Week, 18–24 May 2026 This week is Knife Crime Awareness Week - the annual…
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Why Consistency Is Our Mental Wellbeing Strategy
Mental Health Awareness Week is a moment to pause. Not to have all the answers. Not to fix everything. But to ask the question we…
A Father, a Son, and a Mountain
A Kilimanjaro Climb in Honour of Sergeant Matt RatanaFundraising for the Matt Ratana Rugby FoundationIn June 2025, three men will stand at the foot of…
Girls Showcase – Match Report
17 March 2026 - MRRF Rugby AcademyThere are evenings in grassroots sport that remind you exactly why it all matters. Tuesday 17 March was one…