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    Meet L, a vibrant young woman who has been part of the Bath Rugby Foundation family since just before her 16th birthday. Read more

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    Meet R, who attends our Schools Partnership, Project Rugby, programme to empower girls like to overcome challenges, build confidence, and find their voice through sport. Read more

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    Meet Joe, who is choosing a different path, thanks to Bath Rugby Foundation's intervention. Read more

  • Morgan Lidster

    Morgan Lidster

    Meet Morgan, whose journey with Bath Rugby Foundation began when he was just 7 years old. Now 23, he has grown into a confident, thriving young man who is deeply embedded in the Foundation community. Read more

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Bath Rugby Foundation changed my life

L

L

Meet L, a vibrant young woman who has been part of the Bath Rugby Foundation family since just before her 16th birthday. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2026

Updated: 1st May, 2026

Author: Lucy Slade

R

R

Meet R, who attends our Schools Partnership, Project Rugby, programme to empower girls like to overcome challenges, build confidence, and find their voice through sport. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2026

Updated: 29th April, 2026

Author: Lucy Slade

Joe

Joe

Meet Joe, who is choosing a different path, thanks to Bath Rugby Foundation's intervention. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2026

Updated: 11th May, 2026

Author: Lucy Slade

Theo

Theo

Meet Theo, who, At 14, was already struggling to stay connected to education, until he joined Engage. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2026

Author: Lucy Slade

Casey Atkins

Casey Atkins

Meet Casey, who initially faced difficulties with focus and behaviour, is now thriving and enjoying learning rugby through Sport For All. Read more

Published: 15th July, 2025

Author: Lucy Slade

Luther

Luther

Meet Luther, who attended our Easter Rugby Camps for the first time. Initially, Luther was apprehensive of the new environment, but soon showed confidence after coaches paid attention to his way of learning. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2025

Author: Lucy Slade

Morgan Lidster

Morgan Lidster

Meet Morgan, whose journey with Bath Rugby Foundation began when he was just 7 years old. Now 23, he has grown into a confident, thriving young man who is deeply embedded in the Foundation community. Read more

Published: 7th February, 2025

Updated: 2nd December, 2025

Author: Lucy Slade

Amelia

Amelia

Meet Amelia, a Year 10 student at St. Gregory’s School in Bath and part of Bath Rugby Foundation’s Interventional Group. This group, consisting of 10 students, focuses on building teamwork, listening skills, and confidence through tailored activities and rugby-based interventions, thanks to our partnership with Maddy's Mark. Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2025

Author: Lucy Slade

Kyle Adams

Kyle Adams

Hear from Kyle, pictured left, one of our ADVANTAGE participants who grew more than he could have hoped throughout his time with us at the Alternative Learning Hub. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2025

Author: Lucy Slade

Kirsty Johnstone

Kirsty Johnstone

Meet Kirsty Johnstone, with a passion for rugby, Kirsty has recently joined our mixed ability team, The Cranes and is thriving. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2024

Author: Lucy Slade

Connor Tennyson

Connor Tennyson

Meet Connor, one of our participants gaining confidence through Gallagher's Project Rugby programme. Read more

Published: 28th October, 2024

Author: Lucy Slade

Isabelle Draper

Isabelle Draper

Meet Isabelle Draper, the youngest attendee at Bath Rugby Foundation's BreakOut Holiday Camp. Once a shy individual, she has blossomed into a confident and expressive young person. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2024

Author: Lucy Slade

Huw Solly

Huw Solly

Meet Huw Solly, co-founder of Chippenham Cavaliers, a champion for inclusive rugby and a great example of what is means to be part of our Mixed Ability Rugby teams. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2024

Updated: 16th December, 2024

Author: Lucy Slade

Alicia

Alicia

"Rugby makes me feel strong and confident." The collaboration between Maddy’s Mark and Bath Rugby Foundation is making a lasting impact on young girls like Alicia. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2024

Updated: 16th December, 2024

Author: Lucy Slade

Rachel Solly

Rachel Solly

Meet Rachel Solly, a player with our Mixed Ability Rugby team, Chippenham Cavaliers. Rachel's journey exemplifies the power of perseverance and the spirit of inclusivity that lies at the heart of Bath Rugby Foundation’s work. Read more

Published: 8th October, 2024

Author: Lucy Slade

Karell Scott

Karell Scott

Meet Karell Scott, a 16-year-old who faced significant challenges in mainstream education, before attending our Alternative Learning Hub. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2024

Updated: 21st January, 2026

Author: Lucy Slade

Ocean and Dylan

Ocean and Dylan

Meet Ocean Smith, aged 5, and her brother Dylan Curtis, aged 10, siblings who joined the BreakOut Holiday Camps for the first time this summer at the Castle BreakOut Hub. Read more

Published: 29th August, 2024

Updated: 12th September, 2024

Author: Lucy Slade

Leshay Lewis

Leshay Lewis

Meet Leshay Lewis, a 9-year-old boy making remarkable strides in his social interactions, confidence, and overall wellbeing, thanks to our BreakOut Holiday Camps. Read more

Published: 29th August, 2024

Author: Lucy Slade

Olivia Anstey

Olivia Anstey

Meet Olivia Anstey, an 11-year-old young carer, who was initially anxious to attend BreakOut but is now thriving; meeting friends and participating in sports and creative activities. Read more

Published: 22nd August, 2024

Author: Lucy Slade

Charlie

Charlie

Charlie was once labelled as "disruptive." His journey from being a misunderstood student to becoming an apprentice at a Michelin star restaurant is a testament to the power of understanding, support, and perseverance. Read more

Published: 15th August, 2024

Updated: 13th September, 2024

Author: Lucy Slade

Ava-Rose

Ava-Rose

Before Bath Rugby Foundation partnered with Maddy’s Mark, Ava-Rose had never experienced the thrill of playing rugby. This all changed when the Foundation brought their dynamic and inclusive rugby sessions to St Mary’s Primary School in Writhlington, Radstock. Read more

Published: 12th August, 2024

Updated: 16th December, 2024

Author: Lucy Slade

Caiden and Kadie

Caiden and Kadie

Meet siblings Caiden and Kadie, who joined our Summer BreakOut Camps to build their confidence, life skills and independence to help them with their next school year. Read more

Published: 24th July, 2024

Author: Lucy Slade

Meet Morgan Lidster

Meet Morgan Lidster

Meet Morgan - Morgan began his journey with BRF when he was just 7 years old. Through his involvement, he began building great relationships with the BRF coaches. Morgan has continued to be involved with the foundation and is now a regular member of several Hi5! sessions. Read more

Published: 22nd March, 2021

Updated: 13th December, 2023

Author: Sarah Moon

Summer Break Out Stories

Summer Break Out Stories

After the success of our Summer Break Out, we wanted to share some stories that highlight the importance of these programmes and the real difference they can make to our participants and their families Read more

Published: 12th November, 2020

Author: Sarah Moon

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    Foundation Day raises over £45,000 and counting in support of local young people

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    Alternative Learning Hub

    The Alternative Learning Hub is a place for young people who struggle with mainstream education or find the regular school or college setting unsettling.

  • Vision for Change

    Vision for Change

    Bath Rugby Foundation is Bath Rugby’s charity and our purpose is to empower vulnerable children and young people in Bath and the surrounding area to succeed.

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    Become a Bath Rugby Foundation Volunteer

    Volunteers are the heartbeat of Bath Rugby Foundation. We are always looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational individuals and businesses to support our charity.

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    HITZ Learning Academy

    College not for you? No problem. If you’re aged 16-24 and not in education, employment or training, our HITZ Learning Academy may be the answer.

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    Mixed Ability Rugby

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  • Project Rugby

    Project Rugby

    Bath Rugby Foundation is delivering the Project Rugby programme which is designed to introduce the sport of rugby to participants who may have previously felt excluded from the sport.

  • Our history

    Our history

    Bath Rugby Foundation was established on 22nd November 2003, on the same day that Jonny Wilkinson kicked England to victory in the Rugby World Cup.

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