Welcome to our TackleLondon news
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.
Keep up to date on our latest news, child stories and mind opening articles by following our blog posts.
Jonathan’s Story: Why Safe, Active Spaces Matter for Young Londoners
“When I come to rugby, I know that Jonathan’s gonna be safe. Jonathan knows if he’s had a particularly difficult day, the coaches will pick…
UCL Men’s and Women’s Rugby Unite to Fundraise for TackleLondon
TackleLondon is incredibly grateful to the UCL Men’s and Women’s Rugby teams for hosting a brilliant tag rugby tournament fundraiser in support of our work…
Schools Praise the Impact of TackleLondon Coaching
Schools Praise the Impact of TackleLondon Coaching At TackleLondon, long-term partnerships with schools sit at the heart of everything we do. Our coaches work week…
TackleLondon Launches Development Academy for Young Players
TackleLondon is proud to announce the launch of the TackleLondon Academy – a new development pathway designed to support young people who have shown strong…
How Long-Term Support Helped ‘John’ Build Confidence, Belonging and a Positive Pathway
This case study is anonymised — for the purpose of this article, we will call the young person ‘John’. When John first picked up a…
How Rugby Became a Turning Point in Max’s Life
At TackleLondon, every young person arrives with a story, often one shaped long before they ever meet us. For Max Shields, that story begins with…
Ian Braid at Meridian High School Careers Day: sport, values and opportunity
“I left feeling grateful for my life, family and education and reminded that I have been privileged and been given the chance to seize opportunities…
Community in Action: Metropolitan Police Back TackleLondon with Kit Donation
TackleLondon’s school coaching team recently delivered another dynamic rugby session as part of our ongoing schools programme. This initiative continues to bring the values of…
Bromley RFC Rugby Fest Celebrates Red Roses’ Triumph
Bromley Rugby Football Club came alive last weekend as it hosted an inspiring Rugby Fest in celebration of the Red Roses’ World Cup victory. The…
It’s World Mental Health Day
Sport and Wellbeing: Going Hand in Hand World Mental Health Day 2025 “It’s the start of a coaching session with a class of children, many…
A Day to Remember: TackleLondon attends the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final
The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 became a truly historic final at Twickenham, where England defeated Canada 33–13 in front of a record-breaking 81,885 fans, the…
Warlingham RFC Joins TackleLondon to Build Stronger Communities Through Rugby
At TackleLondon, we believe rugby is more than just a sport; it’s a vehicle for connection, resilience and community healing. That’s why we are proud…