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Wasps Legends announce new annual grant partner

We are delighted to announce that at our Long Lunch, the fantastic Star Scheme was revealed as the recipient of our Annual Grant Programme. Star* is a charitable organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of young people facing Adverse Childhood and Community Experiences (ACEs) and/or mental health challenges through grassroots rugby. The goals of star* and the Wasps Legends Charitable Foundation are inextricably linked: we both strive to change lives through the spirit of rugby. With this in mind, we are absolutely delighted that star* will be the recipient of our Annual Grant of £25,000, which will be put towards establishing three new star* rugby clubs, supporting 75 young people and their families. Christian Lang, Managing Director at Star Scheme, said “we are absolutely blown away to receive the Wasps Legends Annual Grant and are honoured to be involved with the organisation. Star Scheme has been on an incredible journey of growth over the last two years, supporting and transforming the lives of young people who are living with the impact of childhood trauma and ACEs. The grant will allow us to expand our reach and support a further 75 young people and their families. Thank you to the Board of Trustees and everyone at Wasps Legends.” We look forward to working closely with Star Scheme over the coming year, and watching them change lives through the spirit of rugby

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Our commitment to you

Over the course of this year, we have been giving a lot of thought to the way that we operate as a foundation. We have a dual mission: to raise significant funds that allow us to change lives through the spirit of rugby, and to continue building and serving the Wasps Legend’s community.

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Wasps Legends announce Long Lunch grant recipient

We are delighted to announce that the Wasps Legends Long Lunch Event Grant recipient for 2024 is the excellent Millimetres 2 Mountains! Millimetres 2 Mountains was founded by former Wasp Ed Jackson and his wife Lois Jackson, following an accident that rendered Ed paralysed from the shoulders down. From being told that he would never walk again to summiting Mont Buet 18 months later, Ed’s story is one of incredible determination & inspiration. What Ed, Lois & the team at Millimetres 2 Mountains have built in the face of such adversity defies belief: a loving, thriving support network built on adventure and community, as well as a development programme refined and bolstered by a team of industry leading experts. Millimetres 2 Mountains are hugely deserving recipients of this grant, and we look forward to seeing them continue changing lives.

Guests at the Prize Giving evening at the Wasps Legends Rugby Golf Classic in La Manga in June 2024.

Wasps Legends Rugby Golf Classic 2025 - On Sale!

We are delighted to announce the return of the Rugby Golf Classic at the stunning La Manga Club resort, from Thursday 5th June to Sunday 8th June. Since its inception, the Rugby Golf Classic has brought together Rugby and other sporting legends to play in a two-day golf tournament to raise money for charitable projects close to the heart of the Rugby community. For more information and to secure your place, head to the link below👇 Please note, availability is limited and places will be granted on a first come, first served basis. Sign up before October to enter a draw to win branded golf shoes for your team!

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£25,000 Provided to the School of Hard Knocks

We are delighted to announce that we have provided £25,000 to the School of Hard Knocks. This is the second instalment of our main grant to SOHK. In year one, the initial grant was used across their schools throughout the UK to help secure the delivery of the wider programme, alongside other funding. We are exceptionally excited to see School of Hard Knocks continue to build on this with their second installment of our main grant.

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Wasps Legends Reveal Tourmalet Cycle Ride

The Wasps Legends Charitable Foundation are delighted to be joining forces with the children’s medical research charity, Action for A-T, as we head for the Hautes-Pyrénées to tackle the iconic Col du Tourmalet. This much vaunted summer cycling challenge includes a breathtaking climb, which summits at 2,115m, and has been used more than any other mountain pass by the Tour de France. Despite this, it remains an achievable climb for cyclists of all abilities. We are hoping to raise significant funds that can be utilised to provide a grant for Action for A-T. Should we reach our grant target, any subsequent funds will be split equally between Action for A-T and Wasps Legends Charitable Foundation