Live Appeals
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Oliver de Jong’s Tour of Cambridgeshire
Cycling in partnership with the ATLAS Foundation and LSEG
Robert’s Page
This is my third year with Atlas, after having been to India and Zimbabwe and seen the amazing work.
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.
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
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
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.
Sponsorship for Gertrude
This fund is to support Gertrude to attend school in Nairobi, in partnership with KRDA.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Studs in the Mud
Empower the lives of women and children.
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.
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.
The Philip Williams Project
In memory of Philip “Tonka” Williams to support research into rugby related brain injuries and mental health issues.