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Support our newest project TackleLondon!

Today sees the launch of TackleLondon, our sports mentoring initiative in partnership with star* scheme and The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation. By empowering young Londoners to overcome trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences, we hope to create transformative change for these children.

Israel Co-existence program holds joint Tag rugby tournament!

The Israel co-existence program recently held a joint Tag rugby tournament for friendship, resilience and co-existence with 5 schools in Haifa. All the pupils, from across different backgrounds, displayed excellent sportsmanship, showing how rugby is a powerful tool to bring together different communities.

Queen’s Story

Queen’s life has transformed thanks to the program at Bhubesi Pride. Find out how BPF have helped Queen go from being shy and scared for her future, to a confident young women who wants to uplift herself and her community!

Celebrating the end of the year with an Atlas Awards ceremony!

Kids at Ocean View & Masiphumelele High Schools celebrated the end of the year with an Atlas Awards Ceremony!

Thank you for your help in the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge!

Thank you to everyone who helped us in the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge! All the donations raised will go directly to SKRUM in Eswatini, who transform children’s lives using the values and spirit of rugby.

Help our partners SKRUM on World Aids Day!

Help our partners SKRUM give children a life free from fear of HIV/AIDS by donating today! Eswatini has the highest rates of HIV/AIDS in the world, but with the help of SKRUM, infection rates are finally falling.

Malindzisa’s Story

SKRUM’s has a life long impact on many children, and has transformed Malindzisa’s life for the better. The lessons SKRUM teaches have shown Malindzisa that he can have a healthy and happy future, despite extremely high rates of HIV/AIDS that plague his community. Malindzisa now wishes to give back to his community, by
training as a rugby coach with SKRUM, and studying medicine at university!

How will you help us on #GivingTuesday?

It’s #GivingTuesday and the start of the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge!
Donate today to have your donations doubled by Big Give – meaning you will have twice the impact for children in Eswatini!

Girly’s Story

SKRUM is helping Girly see a way towards a brighter future, despite the daily challenges Girly faces in a deep-rooted patriarchal culture, where gender inequality and violence are sadly far too common. With your help, SKRUM are able to educate girls in Eswatini on female rights, and health and hygiene, empowering them to take control of their futures.

Atlas Trustee visits Bhubesi Pride Foundation!

Atlas Trustee, John Clougherty, recently visited Bhubesi Pride Foundation in rural Lilongwe, Malawi, to see first hand the incredible work BPF does for children facing extreme poverty.

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Griff Running the Brighton Marathon for The Ian Williams Foundation

To raise money for young people and athletes to safeguard them against cardiac risks through screening an education.

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Atlas Mountain Trek

To assist and inspire children through Rugby

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Stonners Tackles Mount Toubkal (4,167m) highest peak in North Africa for the Atlas foundation

Stonners has been an avid supporter of the Atlas foundation for many years raising much needed money to transform the lives of disadvantage children around the world. This will be his 3rd trek with Jason and biggest challenge yet for Atlas having previously climbed mount Sandakphu (3,636m) in the Himalayas and Oldonyo Lesatima Peak (4001m) in Kenya. In Kenya he witnessed first hand the extreme poverty that children live in at Kibera, Nairobi one of the biggest slums in the world and also the food programme and school that the Atlas Foundation has funded to give the children some hope in life.

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Jon’s Run for Ed

I am doing this run in honour of a good friend who regrettably passed away in 2016, this run will hopefully go a long way in reaching the target of £40,000

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Juggler is raising funds for The Atlas Foundation

Having supported Jason Leonard OBE since the very start of The Atlas Foundation in 2014, I (My lovely Wife & wonderful Kids actually) felt it was necessary to do something more challenging, than Golf, Cycling, Lunching and to give me a focus to get fit and healthy for 2025 !

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Atlas Mountain & Himalayan double-header challenge

Having grown up and visited many African countries I have seen first hand what it means to come from a disadvantaged background and have witnessed children living in extreme poverty. I understand the challenges and barriers many children face in accessing education, healthcare, and basic needs such as clean running water and just one meal a day, which is why I have chosen to raise funds for the Atlas Foundation.

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#AtlasAdvent in aid of Virreyes Rugby Club

This Christmas, we’re our Atlas Advent Appeal to support Virreyes Rugby Club in Buenos Aires. Growing up in the Villas is tough—poverty and gang violence are part of everyday life. But Virreyes is changing that, creating a safe space where rugby becomes a tool for transformation. Our goal is to raise £1,500 to fund these life-changing programmes, and we can’t do it without you.

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Team Ratana Paris Half 2025

To support the Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation

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Help Dauntsey’s School Fundraise for Atlas

Dauntsey’s School has proudly chosen The Atlas Foundation as its Charity of Choice for the year and will support its project partner, Kings Rugby Development Academy (KRDA). This partnership underscores Dauntsey’s commitment to values of education, resilience, and compassion, and now, your support can help bring these values to life for hundreds of children in Kibera, Kenya.

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Help Atlas Continue Supporting the Atlas Digibus

Our mission to empower children in underserved communities through education is fueled by the Atlas DigiBus—a mobile digital classroom equipped with 40 laptops, reaching over 1,000 children every week. In partnership with VUSA Rugby Academy, community schools, and Bishops, the Atlas DigiBus brings math, STEM, and digital literacy directly to children in Langa, Cape Town.

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Atlas Trek 2025

In September 2025 it is Atlas' 10th anniversary and so we thought why not return to the Atlas Mountains. A group of Atlas supporters alongside Jason Leonard will be trekking up Mount Toubkal to raise funds to help give deprived children around the world a chance to thrive.

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Nicola and Ian Bamber

Nicola and Ian Bambers wedding

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TackleLondon 4th September Donations Welcome

TackleLondon delivers tangible, constructive change in the lives of young Londoners who face disproportionate challenges, including living with adverse childhood experiences and in under-resourced communities. We work with schools and rugby clubs to facilitate access to our own brand of sports mentoring: regular and ongoing engagement with trusted, reliable adults.

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South Africa floods

Recent storms have led to severe flooding in Cape Town, South Africa, affecting the communities of Masiphumelele and Ocean View. Atlas South Africa is on hand in the community, helping to provide the essentials families need to cope with the loss of a safe and warm home. We need your donations to raise the funds needed to provide blankets and hot meals to families impacted by the severe floods.

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Little Sports

Throughout July we are raising funds for Little Sports, a project in Kenya that is transforming disadvantaged girls lives using rugby and education. Little Sports help girls escape the cycles of poverty that lead many to become trapped by teen pregnancy and early marriages, with no opportunities for education. Girls now have support in school and have the support they need to fulfil their potential and have a route out of poverty. You can make sure more girls have hope for their future by donating less than £10 today!

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Craig Hunter Memorial Page

In memory of Craig Hunter, raising funds for TackleLondon

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Atlas Trustee Ben Nicholson is running the London Marathon!

This year’s London Marathon falls on the fifth anniversary of the Colombo bombings in which Ben lost his wife Anita and children, Alex and Annabel. Ben is running to raise funds for their Memorial Fund and for Muscular Dystrophy UK.

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South Africa Trek 2024

The Atlas South Africa Trek 2024 will see five action packed days with the group undertaking a challenging trek through the Kruger National Park.

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TackleLondon 11th April Donations Welcome

You are making a positive difference through sports mentoring and making Young Londoners part of the "Rugby Family" and giving them a "Rugby Home" where they can feel confident, grow and prosper. Young people need help, now more than ever.

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Silver Hippo Bike Ride 2024

During the 2018 England rugby tour to South Africa, The Silver Hippos accompanied Jason Leonard and some of the England Rugby team on a visit to an Atlas Foundation project in Cape Town. Jason established the Atlas Foundation to "raise kids out of disadvantage through the power of rugby". The Hippos were very admiring of this work and set up this Fund to continue to support the work we saw there, and in other places around the world.

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Ballarat Marathon – Tony Faneco

About a year ago my mate @Ben Nicholson suggested we run the London marathon to recognise that 5 years have passed since Anita, Annabel and Alex ⭐️⭐️⭐️ were taken from us. In their memory I aim to raise as much money as I can for The Atlas Foundation whose projects support children and give them the opportunity to thrive through rugby communities and initiatives.

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Brighton Marathon 2023

I'm on the leadership team for the Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation

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In memory of Beryl Jones

Sadly on 7th August, Beryl Jones died after a short illness. Beryl (or Mum/Nana) was a truly wonderful woman who brought joy to so many around her. Her funeral will take place on 25th August in a place that she spent a lot of time documenting death markers!
Beryl asked that any donations in her memory be made to the Motor Neurone Disease Association (in memory of her brother Ray) or Tanzania Rugby Development via Ed’s Fund with Bhubesi Pride/Atlas Foundation (in memory of her grandson Ed). Y

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Hippo fines

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Fred Wilson Memorial Walk Fundraiser

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Kooples do Tough Mudder

In memory of Ed who we all loved and in support for the great work being done by TRD!

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Keynsham RFC Mini’s Tour 2024

This is a charity that is close to heart of the minis chairman, and one which we as a Tour Committee strongly believe reflects and shares the values of Keynsham RFC.

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Liv Vs White Collar Boxing

I am one of Ed's older sisters and his wonderful friends and family continue to try new ways of raising money for the Atlas Foundation and Tanzania Rugby Development Program. My next challenge is a White Collar Boxing Match on the 24th March, something I think Ed would find absolutely hilarious and be so proud of me for. I miss him and can't wait to do this for him and the amazing work the money raised will do for TRD.

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Matt Jewers Remembrance Fund

In Memory of Matthew Jewers

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Walrus “Silver Hippo” Dip 2023

Rhys (Silver Hippo 27.5) is going to brave the chill and join the 36th Walrus Dip at Pembrey Country Park!

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Norm’s 100K Race to the Kings Ultra for Atlas

2 years ago Pete aka Norm did the seemingly insane for a 52 year old with a dodgy back and even dodgier hip. He took on the challenge to run 100 kilometers in one go. He is doing it again. Atlas raises money for so many deserving people in all parts of the deprived world I feel it is important to remember that the economic crisis is hitting even the poorest in the world, giving them a doubling down of hardships. I hope you can donate generously and help provide some care.

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Bora’s Tour of Cambridgeshire for ATLAS foundation

I’m fundraising for for the ATLAS Foundation as I believe no children in the world should suffer and they should receive equal opportunities.

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GARETH’S IRONMAN

HEART SCREENING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN SWANSEA

I am taking part in the IRONMAN WALES Race on Sunday 11th Sept 2022! I'm raising money for The Ian Williams Foundation Fund to provide heart screening to young people in Swansea!

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Oliver de Jong’s Tour of Cambridgeshire

Cycling in partnership with the ATLAS Foundation and LSEG

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Robert’s Page

This is my third year with Atlas, after having been to India and Zimbabwe and seen the amazing work.

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In memory of Deborah Bird

Deborah Bird, known to many as Birdy, from East London Rugby Club and Silver Hippos Rugby Club, began supporting the work of the Atlas Foundation in 2018 when she saw first hand the work the Foundation does in the townships of South Africa.

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Kia Mārō Mā Matui

Kia Mārō Mā Matui is a celebratory walk linking the key places where Matt is respected and loved, bringing together the communities of which he remains an influential part. Our latest adventure sees our intrepid hikers travel from Reading to Bristol ahead of out game against Rugby For Heroes! You can further support us by getting your tickets for the game here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whanau-cup-2024-tickets-725999172067

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The Richmond Heavies Foundation Defibrillator Fund

The Richmond Heavies Foundation Defibrillator Fund aims to provide defibrillators to rugby clubs and communities who cannot afford this lifesaving device.

Richmond rugby club has personal experience of how valuable defibrillators can be.

The Foundation is focused on heart screening and cardio health awareness, so this is a natural extension of that objective.

Awareness of heart conditions in both the young and the old, and their susceptibility to cardiac arrest, is a

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The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation

Our mission is simple – to change life experiences through Rugby harnessing the power of the game to make a positive, lasting impact on individuals’ lives, developing skills and strengthening communities. Something that Matt did every day of his 54 years of life.

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Sponsorship for Gertrude

This fund is to support Gertrude to attend school in Nairobi, in partnership with KRDA.

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Gift a book to children in our English Language programme

For just £5 you can gift a book to the children in our English Language programme, and give them a vital tool for their education. Any donation is greatly appreciated!

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The Atlas Foundation

We use our global network of rugby champions to identify communities where there is both a need for the local partners and us to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.

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Richmond Heavies Foundation Fund

We are The Richmond Heavies Foundation – the heart of the Richmond rugby family. The Foundation was borne out of the unconnected premature deaths of three amazing guys closely connected to the Heavies and club within six weeks of each other in 2018. Protecting Players and Supporting Families is our mission. We want everyone in the wider rugby family to get involved so please help and support us.

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Silver Hippos Atlas Foundation Fund

The Silver Hippos met Jason Leonard and the England Rugby team in Cape Town at a visit to an Atlas Foundation project. Jason established the Atlas Foundation to "raise kids out of disadvantage through the power of rugby". The Hippos were very admiring of this work and have set up this Fund to continue to support the work we saw there, and in other places around the world.

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Ed Cooper Memorial Fund

Ed was a big personality who lived life to the full, was loved dearly by his family and friends, and is missed hugely by all who knew him. He was a talented sportsman who enjoyed playing both codes of rugby and cricket. Following Ed’s death in 2016, this Memorial Fund was established to honour his memory.

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Alex and Annabel Nicholson Memorial Fund

Set up by Ben Nicholson in memory of his wife Anita and their two children Alex and Annabel who tragically lost their lives in the Sri Lanka bombings on Easter Sunday 2019.

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The Ian Williams Foundation Fund

We're raising £50,000 to contribute to causes close to Ian Michael Williams' heart, keeping his legacy alive and continuing his impact on the world.

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England Deaf Rugby Union

EDRU was set up by a group of deaf sports enthusiasts with the purpose of promoting the playing of rugby union by deaf and hard of hearing players.

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Studs in the Mud

Empower the lives of women and children.

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Richmond Rugby Community Fund

Richmond Rugby Club has an active Community Department providing the benefits of rugby to a wide population. This fund, in partnership with the Atlas Foundation - headed by Richmond resident and former international Jason Leonard - supports our community work. Improving the lives of local people through rugby.

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Township

In 2014 Lincoln Mali set up a rugby festival for Township schools in and around Port Elizabeth. The ambition was to establish a lasting legacy for his rugby loving father, to reinvigorate interest in local rugby, to provide support and incentives to keep young people in education and to make a beneficial connection to their communities.

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The Philip Williams Project

In memory of Philip “Tonka” Williams to support research into rugby related brain injuries and mental health issues.

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Connect Sports Academy Fund

Connect offers a supported pathway for poor children to reach rugby's greatest heights. It has a number of supporters in the UK keen to help individual athletes and the academy per se.

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Mark Phillips Memorial Fund

Mark Phillips was one of the most important supporters of the Atlas Foundation from its foundation. An international expert in hotels and resorts he had travelled the world and seen child poverty first hand. This memorial fund has been established to further his work picking up on his commitment to international development, rugby, and his generosity to those who ever needed his help.

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Kampuchea Balopp Fund

Kampuchea Balopp UK Fund for work in Cambodia and across Asia. Working with Atlas Asia to further our combined passions to lift children out of poverty through rugby.

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Pettipher Family – Kolkata Street Kids Fund

Jim, Sally and Will Pettipher have established this fund to continue their personal support of the Jungle Crows and their Khelo Rugby programme in Kolkata and beyond.

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Love of the Game

Rugby players are increasingly concerned about the possibility of getting dementia. Recent research points at potential causation between concussion, vascular damage and dementia. This appeal is to fund a study to look for ways to treat vascular damage.

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Tackle London – Creating Change for Young Londoners

Tackle London is a joint initiative between three charitable organisations: Star Scheme, The Atlas Foundation and The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation. Our goal is to use rugby as a means to improve the lives and experiences of young people in London and counter Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES).

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Oliver de Jong’s Tour of Cambridgeshire

Cycling in partnership with the ATLAS Foundation and LSEG

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Robert’s Page

This is my third year with Atlas, after having been to India and Zimbabwe and seen the amazing work.

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In memory of Deborah Bird

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Kia Mārō Mā Matui

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The Richmond Heavies Foundation Defibrillator Fund

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The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation

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Sponsorship for Gertrude

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