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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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“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…
U12 MRRF Academy’s First Game – A Tribute to Matt Salter and Matt Ratana
MRRF U12 Academy plays its first ever competitive fixture On the evening of Tuesday 11 March, The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation U12 Academy - just…
International Women’s Day: Give To Gain
On this International Women's Day, TackleLondon is celebrating the women who give everything - on the pitch, in the classroom, and in communities across London…
Statement Following the Closure and Liquidation of star*scheme
A Joint Statement from The Atlas Foundation & The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation February 2026 To our local clubs, schools and communities, We write to you today…
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…