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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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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 Academy There are evenings in grassroots sport that remind you exactly why it all matters. Tuesday 17 March was…
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…
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…