TackleLondon Featured in Online Health & Wellbeing Magazine

We’re excited to share that TackleLondon has been featured in Online Health & Wellbeing Magazine! Ian Braid, a steering board member of TackleLondon, shares his insights on using rugby as a tool for positive change, supporting young people facing challenges, and building resilience and confidence. The article highlights our mission to prevent youth involvement in …

TackleLondon Featured in Online Health & Wellbeing Magazine

We’re excited to share that TackleLondon has been featured in Online Health & Wellbeing Magazine! Ian Braid, a steering board member of TackleLondon, shares his insights on using rugby as a tool for positive change, supporting young people facing challenges, and building resilience and confidence. The article highlights our mission to prevent youth involvement in …

TackleLondon in The Guardian: Championing the Power of Mentorship in Sport

At TackleLondon, we believe in the transformative power of mentorship in sport, and we’re thrilled to see this vital work recognised in The Guardian! Renowned sports writer and former Olympian Cath Bishop has shone a spotlight on the growing impact of sports mentorship in the UK, highlighting how organisations like ours are using sport to …

A Fantastic Success at the Matt Ratana Schools Cup!

On Friday, 8th November 2024, history was made as four Croydon schools—Riddlesdown, St Thomas More Catholic School Purley, Orchard Park High, and Meridian High School—came together for the inaugural Matt Ratana Schools Cup. This touch rugby tournament was far more than a day of sport; it was a celebration of community, connection, and the legacy …

Breaking the Cycle: How TackleLondon Fights Drug Misuse by Addressing ACEs

At TackleLondon, we understand the devastating link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and drug misuse. ACEs refer to traumatic events that occur in a child’s life, such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction, and research has shown that these experiences can have lasting consequences. One of the most serious outcomes is a significantly higher likelihood …

Giving children an opportunity to be, well, children.

TackleLondon emphasises the importance of allowing children to embrace their childhood through play and fun. Many kids face significant pressures, and TackleLondon provides a supportive environment, using rugby as a medium for self-expression and social skill development. This helps children process emotions, build confidence, and escape daily stresses.

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs )

How TackleLondon Alleviates The Impact of ACEs Through Sport Adverse Childhood Experiences, commonly known as ACEs, refer to stressful or traumatic events that children may face during their formative years. These experiences range from abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction to living in unstable environments, facing violence, or enduring poverty. ACEs can have profound effects on …