European Social Fund
Our ESF Programme aims to address the needs of local young people in Richmond and Kingston, between the ages of 16-19, who are not currently in education, employment of training (NEET).
The Harlequins Foundation Launch Wheelchair Workout Resource Bank
Thanks to generous funding from our friends and partners at London Sport, we are delighted to launch a new bank of wheelchair friendly workout resources, developed by our Wellbeing Coach, Hollie Smith. Following the launch …
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The Harlequins Foundation Launch Summer Sport Week Programme
At The Harlequins Foundation, we recognise that many young people will have been particularly affected by the impact of COVID-19. The abrupt school closures earlier in the year have meant that many will have missed …
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Kieran’s Story
For some young people, the essential support and guidance they need in life is absent. Too often this leads to extended periods of time outside education, which can have a detrimental effect on their physical …
The Harlequins Foundation Launch Youth Advisory Board
The Harlequins Foundation are delighted to be launching a new Youth Advisory Board. The new board will ensure the voices of young people are represented in decisions made by the Board and the executive team. …
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The Harlequins Foundation’s Rugby HUBs are Back!
Foundation Development Officer, James Collins-Clark, has written about how he has found returning to normal and getting our Rugby HUBs back up and running! During this difficult period, I have spent a lot of time …
The Harlequins Foundation’s Response to the Government’s Education Catch-Up Funding Announcement
Last week, the UK Government announced a £1bn funding package aimed at helping children catch up on the education they have missed out on during the lockdown period. Head of Foundation, Marc Leckie, has made …
Why Supporting the LGBT+ Community Matters: A Player’s Perspective
Nick Heath, the latest recruit to our Ambassador team, has spoken to Joe Marler, Danny Care and Chris Robshaw this Pride Month about how their own experiences have influenced their support for the LGBT+ community. …
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Rebekah’s Story
12 months ago, Rebekah Elsdon had never picked up a rugby ball. She was an enthusiastic 14 year old that enjoyed being active, but sadly like many young girls, she thought rugby was not for …
A Mental Health Journey: Part Three
The Bike ride but with a helping hand. This journey of writing down my fight with mental illness has been fearful, digging up old thoughts and feelings. I must admit it was a massive struggle …
A Mental Health Journey: Part Two
The Bike ride continued, but the mind inside! With the current climate changing and we find ourselves still in lock down, I felt again it was time to write a bit more about my daily …