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Supporting International Children’s Charities, Contributing to a Vision for the Future
For everybody involved in The Atlas Foundation's work, from our trustees to our partners, our rugby champions, ambassadors, and the volunteers who contribute to events, workshops, clinics, and outreach schemes, there is one overarching ambition we share: to make the...
Inclusion Takes the Field: Mixed Ability Rugby Sets the Stage for GB7s in Singapore
A Week of Heart and Tries On Wednesday, April 2nd, something truly special happened in Singapore. In a collaboration with The Anita, Alex and Annabel Nicholson Memorial Fund and Atlas Asia, children of all abilities came together for a Mixed Ability Rugby Programme...
Atlas South Africa hosted by Cape Town 10s
The Atlas Foundation South Africa, in partnership with the communities of Ocean View and Masiphumelele, were generously hosted by the Cape Town 10s for an Atlas coaching clinic overseen by SARLA, former legends of the game. In a country where rugby is more than...
SKRUM launches Reusable Sanitary Products Provision and Education Initiative with Umbhoco weNgabisa
Eswatini, a small landlocked nation in Southern Africa, faces significant challenges when it comes to sexual and reproductive health education, particularly for young girls and women. Deep-rooted cultural taboos and inadequate access to information contribute to...
A Visit from the UK: Atlas South Africa DigiBus Witnessed in Action by General Manager, Peter Scott
During his personal holiday, Peter Scott, General Manager of The Atlas Foundation, took the opportunity to visit the Atlas DigiBus & Media Centre at Ocean View Secondary School in South Africa—an experience he described as “incredible.”“Seeing the Atlas DigiBus in...
Ten Years of The Atlas Foundation: The Impacts We Have Achieved Together as a UK Charity With a Global Reach
This year marks a decade since The Atlas Foundation was first registered as a UK charity—a period of time that has flown by incredibly quickly! Over the years, we have been privileged and honoured to benefit from endless support, advocacy, and time contributed by an...
Dauntsey’s School Lifts U18 Plate While Raising Vital Funds for The Atlas Foundation
Over 200 Atlas-Branded Tops Sold to Support Disadvantaged Children Worldwide Dauntsey’s School celebrated a remarkable double victory last week — not only securing the U18 Plate with a thrilling 55-35 win over St. Anselm’s College but also raising significant funds...
Dauntsey’s Pupil Cookie White Conquers Paris Half Marathon, Raising Over £2,000
The Paris Half Marathon has been and gone—and what an incredible success it was! Cookie White, a determined pupil from Dauntsey’s School, took on the challenge of running 21.1 kilometers (13.1 miles) through the iconic streets of Paris to raise vital funds for The...
Mixed Ability Rugby to Benefit from Try For Good Partnership with ActiveOps and GB7s
We are thrilled to announce that our Mixed Ability Rugby initiative has been chosen as a beneficiary of the Try For Good campaign, a collaboration between ActiveOps and GB7s. This incredible opportunity not only brings greater visibility to our project but also...
Sporting Chance Prize Draw Closed – A Huge Thank You!
The Sporting Chance Prize Draw has officially come to a close, and what an incredible success it was! This unique fundraising initiative not only offered participants the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences but also helped raise vital funds to support The...
WAH Launches StudyCat Language Lab
Bringing Language Learning to Life in Cambodia: A New Opportunity for Rural Children In the heart of Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia, a groundbreaking initiative is transforming education for local children. Thanks to a partnership between The Atlas Foundation, WAH...
Sporting Chance Prize Draw is LIVE
Do Good. Win Big. For a limited time you can make a difference while grabbing the chance to win some of the most incredible sporting prizes around! The Sporting Chance Prize Draw is live 2025, and every penny you donate will go towards the Atlas Foundation. Here’s...
Dauntsey’s School Raises Funds for Atlas
Dauntsey’s School has proudly chosen The Atlas Foundation as their 2024-25 Charity of the Year, recognising its vital work in using rugby to tackle poverty and transform young lives worldwide. Wasting no time, the school has embraced the partnership with enthusiasm,...
The Power of Goal Setting: Exploring Our Sustainable Development Goals as One of the UK’s Dedicated International Charities for Children
Here at The Atlas Foundation, our goals, mission, and objectives are very clear: we support children around the world to improve their aspirations, opportunities, life chances, and happiness and work to address negative outcomes linked with hardship, poverty,...
Sporting Chance Prize Draw is BACK
Get ready to make a difference while grabbing the chance to win some of the most incredible sporting prizes around! The Sporting Chance Prize Draw is returning for 2025, and every penny you donate will go towards the Atlas Foundation. Here’s your opportunity to win...
Ten Years of Atlas
Wow! Ten Years of Atlas – Thank You for Your Support As we enter 2025, The Atlas Foundation proudly celebrates a decade of changing lives across the globe. What began as a simple mission to make a difference has grown into a powerful movement, reaching thousands of...
Atlas Champion Richard ‘Dicky’ Evans Honoured with New Years Knighthood
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to business, sport, and charity, Atlas Champion, Sir Richard ‘Dicky’ Evans has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours. His steadfast dedication to both Cornwall and Kenya has made a lasting impact, and his remarkable achievements continue to inspire both communities.
The Atlas Foundation Partnership Structure: Our Work With 43 International Partners as a Childrens Charity UK
Developing the best possible strategy to tackle an enormous goal is always challenging. When The Atlas Foundation was first formed, we quickly recognised that prescriptive programmes or schemes could never be entirely effective in supporting children in some of the...
Introducing The Atlas Foundation Charity Trustees
While many of our long-term supporters, fundraising partners, collaborators, and donors will be well-versed in the calibre and passion our board of trustees bring to The Atlas Foundation, we also recognise that it’s hugely important to put faces to names and share the...
TackleLondon hosts a great success at the Matt Ratana Schools Cup!
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...
Using Sport as a Medium for Connection: How Rugby Inspired the Formation of The Atlas Foundation UK Charity
The strong links between The Atlas Foundation, rugby, and the children and communities we support are embedded in our work, but it's important to clarify the connections and ensure that our focus, as the global children's charity of rugby, isn't confused with...
HRH The Prince of Wales Visits The Atlas Foundation South Africa
HRH The Prince of Wales has visited one of the projects run by The Atlas Foundation South Africa to spend time with some of the country’s most vulnerable children. This visit by Prince William to Ocean View Secondary School, where he engaged with Atlas youngsters from...
We Did It! Bhubesi Pride Foundation Thames Walk Raises £25.2K with 500+ Donors!
We are thrilled to announce the tremendous success of the Bhubesi Pride Foundation Thames Walk 2024, where 25+ incredible walkers came together to complete the 72km challenge along the Thames. Through sheer determination and the collective support of our generous...
Breaking news: The iconic All Blacks partner with Atlas South Africa to change lives
The iconic All Blacks have partnered up with The Atlas Foundation South Africa to coach children from Tamila alongside our Gauteng Women’s Rugby Institute. Don’t miss out on this exclusive special. Read more now…