HITZ award nominee Stan Groves had the toughest start to life when, soon after his addict parents left him aged just two, he was diagnosed with leukaemia. Read more
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
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
Meet Lauren Porter, a vibrant young woman who has been part of the Bath Rugby Foundation family since just before her 16th birthday. Encouraged to join the Hi5! programme while attending Threeways School, Lauren found her passion for rugby and joined the Bath Ladies Trojans (BLTs). Read more
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. This case study explores Charlie's transformation and the crucial role played by the Alternative Learning Hub (ALH) in reshaping his future. Read more
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
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
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
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
Caitlin’s journey with the Bath Rugby Foundation has enabled her, not only to learn the joy of challenging herself but has helped her to develop the ability to manage her challenges so that she can be more resilient in her everyday life. Read more
Josh first joined us at the foundation in October 2019 when taking part in our 6-week, Project Rugby mixed ability programme at his school. His newly acquired skills have allowed Josh to transition to Walcot Warriors, to be part of the first male mixed ability team in Bath. Read more
Ryan was on the verge of heading in a dangerous direction – out of education, out of work and finding himself in trouble. Now he is a model HITZ participant with a career plan to head into coaching. Read more
Todd makes no secret of the fact his participation in Bath Rugby Foundation programmes has transformed his life and given him a social life he would otherwise not have had Read more
Jess joined the Bath Rugby Ladies Mixed Ability squad with limited experience of rugby and has become a larger than life character of the team, making everybody laugh and feel welcome around her. Read more
Josh Twine is a member of Walcot Warriors, the South West's first Mixed Ability Rugby team Read more
"Going to HITZ Learning Academy helped me see a side of myself that I didn’t know was there. It has made me the person I am today." Read more
In little over a year 16-year-old Jade Whale went from not knowing what her next step would be to emerging as an inspirational leader with a choice of job offers in front of her. Read more
“I was like a broken-down car when I met the Foundation. Bath Rugby Foundation fixed me. It means the world to me that someone believed in me.” Read more