-
Ke Mardy is one of Kampuchea Balopp's longterm residents. Since joining at 14 years old, he has found his community and helps other members of the group to feel involved too. Read more
-
Kampuchea Balopp held their third Social Inclusion Day of the year, supporting underpriviledged children and adults with mental disabilities Read more
-
Read more
-
The Atlas DigiBus is fitted with 40 laptops and 2 teaching stations, supporting children from Langa, Cape Town to improve their English, Nurmeracy and digital skills. Read more
-
Read more
-
Read more
-
Read more
-
Today is International Youth Day and Atlas is celebrating children and youth every where Read more
-
Young women from the Gauteng Women's Rugby Institute represented the Valke invitational team at the YTC tournament to trial for the Junior Springbok Women's team. Read more
-
Last week, Atlas trustee, and England and British and Irish Lions legend, Maro Itoje visited Kenya to see our partner Team Talk's work in rural schools Read more
-
Teenagers at Ocean View High School have been having rugby sessions outside of school term and create a space for girls to join in equally. Read more
-
The Atlas Team visit partners Team Talk at local Primary School in rural Kenya Read more
-
CEO Boris and Trustee (and England and British Lions legend) Maro Itoje are visiting Nairobi to see the work of our partners in Kenya Read more
-
SKRUM held a classroom and coaching session at St Philomena Primary School. 196 boys and 197 girls enjoyed the engaging and exciting sessions Read more
-
Coach Akash oversees Khelo Rugby's operations in Bangalore, giving some of the world's most disadvantaged children the chance to thrive. Akash has recently been selected to train with the Indian national team ahead of the upcoming sevens tournament. Read more
-
The children at Ocean View High School in South Africa have been hard at work, cleaning the local church and spending time with the elderly, offering coffee, muffins and a chat. Read more
-
The 15th July marks World Youth Skills Day, celebrating the importance of equipping young people with the skills and confidence they need to thrive as they grow up. Read more
-
Atlas is delighted to welcome Ella Gibbs as our new Marketing & Communications Officer! Read more
-
Our partners in India, Khelo Rugby, enjoyed an inspiring day on the rugby pitch with former All Black, Norman Maxwell! Read more
-
Our annual golf day took place last week at Kingswood Golf and Country Club in Surrey. Read more
-
Our partners in India, Khelo Rugby, have had 22 of their students be selected to play in the Under 18's national sevens tournament! Read more
-
The Commons and Lords rugby team have smashed their fundraising target and presented their cheque to Atlas CEO, Boris Pomroy. Read more
-
It's Father's Day in the UK today, and we wanted to celebrate Jaco Coetzer, founder of Gauteng Women's Rugby Institute, our local partners in South Africa Read more
-
On Sunday 12th June, Atlas returned to the Tour of Cambridgeshire, raising money to give some of the world's most disadvantaged children the chance to thrive. Read more
-
Sharing Khelo Rugby's success on the pitch ahead of the India National 7's tournament. Read more
-
Bringing two communities together on the rugby pitch. Read more
-
We share the story of Vicky, who has been featured in the upcoming film "Jungle Cry" Read more
-
Khelo Rugby, our partners in India, explain the importance of role models and Young Leaders in their work with some of India's most disadvantaged children Read more
-
Atlas are delighted to announce that our charity partnership with the British & Irish Lions has been extended for another year. Read more
-
Sharan shares his story in his own words. With the help of Khelo Rugby, our local partners in India, he is now enrolled in a school and receives rugby sessions, food and mentoring from Khelo coaches. Read more
-
Roukeya has faced hardship and trauma in her life - from losing her leg to being abused by her father. But now, with the support of Les Enfants de L'Ovale, our partners, she is now thriving. Read more
-
Our partners in Cambodia, Kampuchea Balopp, have held their first Social Inclusion Day of the year. Read more
-
Khelo Rugby have been celebrating International Women's Day throughout March. They have been discussing how, as a community, they can help gender equality and inclusion. Read more
-
Charcha (discussion) is an important part of the sessions put on by our local partners, Khelo Rugby. Read more
-
We celebrate International Women's Day and share the inspirational stories from four young women at Gauteng Women's Rugby Institute. Read more
-
Through close work with Cebu Dragons Rugby Club, we've been supporting communities hit by the recent typhoon. Read more
-
Vinay is a young leader at Khelo Rugby, our local partners in India. Through sport, discussion and friendship, Vinay is ensuring local children stay away from drugs and alcohol. Read more
-
Rithy from Kampuchea Balopp shares how rugby has given him friendship and taught him the value of teamwork. Read more
-
Atlas have partnered with Cycle Strength to get you ready for the Tour of Cambridegshire! Read more
-
When joining Khelo Rugby, Jamuna received educational support after not attending school for nearly two years. Read more
-
Charles lives in Kibera, the largest slum in Africa. Our partners, King Rugby Development Academy, have brought happiness, education and sport into Charles' life. Read more
-
Anjali from Khelo Rugby shares her story Read more
-
An update on how we are going to be helping communities on the ground Read more
-
Mukesh from Khelo Rugby shares his story about his acceptance into the rugby community. Read more
-
Our local partners in Cambodia, Kampuchea Balopp, have been taking part in an Inter-Club challenge Read more
-
Read more
-
The Inner City Rugby of Nashville programme decided to use some of their Atlas funding to help those who would go without in their community over the Thanksgiving period Read more
-
The Atlas Foundation is delighted to announce that we have partnered with CC Grass, the largest artificial grass manufacturers in the world! Read more
-
Jungle Crows is an Atlas partner project that is based in Kolkata, India, as well as running the Atlas All Schools programme in Bangalore. We are proud to say that Jungle Crows have partnered with international sports retailer Decathlon and nearly 50 players are now employed there! Read more
-
We would like to thank our partners of the Atlas DigiBus! Read more
-
The Atlas Foundation is delighted to announce that the Atlas DigiBus, in partnership with Cognizant, has been handed over to the Vusa Rugby & Learning Academy in Cape Town Read more
-
The Gauteng Women's Rugby Institute feeds over 4,500 people during the Covid-19 lockdown with the support of Atlas Read more
-
This is the story of Alex, a double orphan living in Ha Tsolo, who was helped by the Lesotho Rugby Academy Read more
-
The Atlas Foundation reached the final of the Ekurhuleni Women in Sports Awards in the 'Sponsor of the Year' category! Read more
-
The Atlas Foundation is delighted to announce that Boris Pomroy has been appointed as our new CEO. Read more
-
The Atlas Foundation South Africa has handed over a rugby field and new posts to Ocean View High School - "Kicking for Posts" Read more
-
The Atlas Foundation and the Nicholson Memorial Fund would like to say a big Thank You to all those who participated in the Race to the Stones Challenge! Read more
-
Read more
-
Read more
-
The Atlas Foundation held their Annual Golf Day at Kingswood, Surrey Read more
-
Andrew Suniula joins the Atlas Foundation as a Rugby Champion Read more
-
27 family and friends of Anita, Alex and Annabel Nicholson take part in the Race to the Stones challenge in their memory and to raise funds for the Nicholson Memorial Fund. Read more
-
Big Screen Ad Read more
-
Read more
-
Read more
-
Thank you! Read more
-
Read more
-
Read more
-
No better way to celebrate #FreedomDay in SA than with a game of rugby! Read more
-
Atlas is delighted to be able to announce it’s charity partnership with The British & Irish Lions Trust.
We are looking forward to the year ahead, in which we will work with the Lions to raise as much money as possible to provide underprivileged children with every chance to thrive. Read more
-
To mark Human Rights Day in SA (21st March), Atlas organised a small rugby tournament which included a coach pep talk, motivational clips of Springbok RWC winners, training skills and some touch rugby to mark this important day on our calendar. Read more
-
Atlas is delighted to announce Todd Clever as our latest rugby champion. Read more
-
The ICB team have now reached the half way point on their cycling challenge, having cycled a total of 80,000km. Read more
-
Most of our children in Southern Kenya live in desperate poverty with little access to clean sanitation or any decent education. As a result, many children fall helplessly into gangs, crime, drugs and alcohol in their early years, further worsening their circumstances. Read more
-
Every year on March 8th people come together to celebrate International Women’s Day. It is a day to globally recognise female achievement and a call to action to stand up for women’s rights and gender equality. Read more
-
A small group of Atlas boys and girls were recently treated to a training session on Fish Hoek Beach in Cape Town. Coach Frank and Coach Xolani accompanied the children for a well-deserved outing and training session on the beach. A first for some of them. Read more
-
Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Read more
-
11 Year Old Zac Wood Raises £1100 for Atlas, after establishing his own brand 'Zace'. Read more
-
Check out our new logo for 2021. Read more
-
From all the team here at Atlas, we wish you Happy and Healthy New Year. Read more
-
Sgt Matt Ratana named Unsung Hero winner at Sports Personality of the Year 2020. Read more
-
A great honour to have the Springbok Women’s Captain, Babalwa Latshe, join in our training session at Masiphumelele. Read more
-
It's been wonderful to see Team Talk Kenya being allowed back into schools, after time away due to Covid-19. Read more
-
It is wonderful to see Atlas Trustee, Maro Itoje, and Atlas Rugby Champions, Humphrey Kayange and Simon Shaw, feature in CNN's latest 'African Voices Changemakers' Read more
-
Happy Thanksgiving to our wonderful team in America!
We are so grateful for everything you do. Read more
-
How does one think of turning a London City Bus into a Mobile Digital Classroom? We ask Simon Shaw MBE, the brains behind the DigiBus, exactly where his idea came from. Read more
-
The Matt Ratana Memorial reaches £100k in a weekend Read more
-
Joanna Forest's World In Union in memory of Matt Ratana. Read more
-
With brand new rugby posts and a rugby playing field to be proud of, Masiphumelele High School can now facilitate Atlas rugby coaching and practice on their new pitch. Sponsored by The Atlas Foundation, QS Solutions & Nussbaum Foundation, this facility has brought immense pride and dignity to the school and visiting teams with this first set of rugby posts in that community. Next up for the Atlas Foundation, is the neighbouring community of Ocean View. Read more
-
Atlas supports The Jungle Crows with the Khelo Rugby Project in 35 locations in Kolkata and North Bengal, benefitting nearly 2,000 children each week.
Watch Pritam Singh's Story with the Khelo Rugby Project, India. Read more
-
It was great to see Atlas's Rugby Pitch in Masiphumelele, South Africa put to great use for Heritage Day.
There really is no better way to bring people together than through a good game of rugby. Read more
-
Today on World Humanitarian Day we wanted to share with you the incredible progress that has been made on our now fully operational Atlas Digibus. Read more
-
Oli Woodcock was the third intern we welcomed on board to Atlas as our Marketing and Communications Officer in 2018. Inspired by his time at Atlas, Oli went on to write his final year dissertation on the scaling up of small sports organizations using Atlas as a case study. Read more
-
Not content with completing the ‘Race to the Stones Virtual 100km’ challenge last month in support of the Anita, Alex and Annabel Nicholson Memorial Fund, Matthew Power, aged 15, took it upon himself to complete two further challenges. Read more
-
During the pandemic, we have been giving out a series of emergency grants to many organizations dotted all around the globe in order to support them in continuing to care for their beneficiaries. In the USA we have seen an amazing response to this and have been delighted to see the money in action. Read more
-
Despite rugby training having not been possible, our rugby families everywhere have come together to protect one another. In March, Virreyes Rugby Club was transformed into a dining hall, with an army of volunteers cooking and delivering 1,000 meals every day to the doorsteps of the poorest neighborhoods. Since the pandemic first began over 40,000 meals have been delivered and numbers are growing daily. Read more
-
Back in May the Atlas Foundation joined forces with the RAF Police Rugby team (aka The Flying Pigs) in a challenge to virtually circumnavigate the Globe. The 25,000 mile adventure was to be carried out collectively around the world; walking, running, hopping, cycling any which way we could. In a fantastic team effort the team completed over 70,000 miles/113 kilometres over 7 days.
The objective of this challenge was to raise awareness and funds for the many kids and families around the worl Read more
-
Today at Atlas we are saying a fond farewell to our out-going intern Rory Hamilton who has been with us as Marketing and Communications Officer throughout the 2019-2020 year. That being said as Rory leaves to go back to the University of Bath to finish his Politics and International Relations degree, we are lucky enough to welcome a brand-new intern on board for the 2020-2021 year. Read more
-
Our first five years captured in a one minute video Read more
-
We are absolutely delighted to announce that the Saracens and England lock, Maro Itoje, has been elected to the Board of Trustees. As an Atlas Foundation Trustee Maro will be legally responsible, as a Board Director, for charitable compliance and will work with the other Trustees to set the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring that Atlas fulfils its vision and mission. Read more
-
Read more
-
A proud moment for Masiphumelele High School as they receive the first ever set of rugby posts in
Masiphumelele donated to the school by The Atlas Foundation. Read more
-
After the cancellation of this years ‘Race to the Stones’ 100 km ultra-marathon over 60 friends and family of the original Nicholson Memorial Fund/Atlas Foundation Race to the Stones team have walked, run and cycled between 6th and 12th July in memory of our three stars, Anita, Alex and Annabel as part of the Race to the Stones Virtual Challenge. Read more
-
It was an exciting week last week for Atlas in Kenya, as the fantastic progress made by the Mobile Classroom caught the attention of Kenyan national news network, Citizen TV. Read more
-
Atlas is delighted to publish our first Annual Review, a short booklet celebrating the achievements of each financial year. Unlike our previous annual reports, we hope this gives a valued look at the impact we make around the world by sharing stories from our projects and looking over our activities in the UK and elsewhere. Read more
-
Tuesday 16th June was Youth Day in South Africa and our coaches brought a small crowd of children together in the Community Square at Masiphumelele to engage with them for a few hours and provide a small hot snack after their activities. All children and coaches adhered to social distancing and hand washing measures throughout the day's activities. Read more
-
Atlas is delighted to report that the DigiBus Mobile Classroom for our educational support of kids in Langa, Cape Town. With engineering works nearly complete, it's looking shiny and brand new, and almost ready to start transporting kids to school, and providing them with valuable educational resources. Read more
-
The first ever VIRTUAL 10s EVENT!
Live music, Celebrity takeovers, sporting legends, event highlights and much more!
Cape Town 10s players and fans came together from around the world to watch the stream, many of them donating R50 (£2.32) to support a child in need during these uncertain times with a meal, a reusable mask and soap. Read more
-
On 19th May, the RAF Police Rugby team nominated Atlas as a charity to benefit from a global lockdown challenge. The challenge was to travel as far as you can around the world under your own steam, and for friends and family to donate online. The collective mileage target was 25,000 miles i.e. the earth’s circumference. Read more
-
We are privileged and humbled to be supported by the RAF Police Rugby Club in the Around the World in 7 Days challenge from 19th to 26th May.
Along with 4 other Rugby and Forces charities, we’re travelling around the earth’s circumference with to support kids and families around the world against the effects of coronavirus. Read more
-
Managing to raise £1,000 for the Nicholson Memorial Fund so far, all the profits from Toby Trotter's illustrated book, The Expats, will go to the Memorial Fund. Read more
-
In Buenos Aires, Marcos Julianes and his team from Virreyes RC have been supporting their community and helping them tackle the knock on effects of coronavirus. Read more
-
Over the past month the team at Memphis Inner City Rugby have been working incredibly hard to support those who need it in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In mid-March, an ‘adapted services plan’ was launched to “redirect organization resources to be the most helpful for our students & families”. Read more
-
The Jungle Crows asked all their leaders, coaches and players to nominate unsung heroes from their communities. Family and friends who were going the extra mile to make a positive impact at this time of coronavirus pandemic. Please read on to see some of the stories of these unsung heroes, keeping on and motivating us all at these difficult times. Here are a selection of some of those heroes. Read more
-
Jungle Crows - Khelo Rugby Programme - Coronavirus pandemic report.
This report is about the “scholarship students” young leaders who get educational stipends of a little under £10 per month. These are the kids who’ve come up through the rugby programme and now take responsibility for leading a group of around 20 kids in their local areas at rugby sessions. They are about 14-16 years old, and the kids they look after are about 8 -14. Read more
-
Former England international and Argentina Director of Rugby, Les Cusworth, spoke to Atlas about the growing issues of inequality in the northern province of Salta in Argentina, and how his team of Atlas champions have been trying to help those worst affected. Read more
-
Cape Town coach Xolani has been making masks for the kids in the Masiphumelele township. Read more
-
Read the moving interview with Ben Nicholson in the Sunday Times. “Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings: one year on from the terror that killed my wife and children.” Read more
-
Richmond launch mental health service for its members amid coronavirus crisis. Read more
-
Buy basic medical supplies to save the lives of our children and project workers living in slums and shanty towns where the Coronavirus will be devastating. Select Atlas Foundation in Amazon Smile and half a percent of your shopping bill will go to Atlas to fund basic medical supplies. Read more
-
Congratulations to the team who smashed the world record, and powered past the SG $200,000 mark in the AON Singapore 2020 Round the Island Challenge on 13-14th March 2020. Read more
-
In light of The Atlas Foundation's response to the coronavirus outbreak, we would like to thank our supporters for their understanding of our decision to cancel and postpone our upcoming events at M Restaurant and the House of Lords on the 18th and 31st of March respectively.
We hope to find new dates soon but we will keep all guests and supporters updated in coordination with government advice. Read more
-
“ The health, safety and welfare of our children, project teams and supporters worldwide is our primary concern.
With this in mind Atlas will be taking Global Government advice regarding postponing any events or project work with children ” Read more
-
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, Springbok Legends and Atlas Rugby Champions Percy Montgomery and De Wet Barry, led a Thirsti sponsored Atlas team over the challenging Cape Town Cycle Tour course. Read more
-
We are delighted to announce that Atlas USA is now a registered public charity in the USA. It was formally launched at a star studded event in New York in February 2020. Read more
-
It began on a rugby pitch in 2015, when Charlie was just 14 years old and Sonny Bill changed his life forever. Now Sonny Bill and Charlie want to turn those 15 minutes into a legacy that will, by using the wonderful game of rugby, save lives and lift the poorest children around the world out of poverty. Read more
-
We are delighted to announce that the Atlas Foundation has granted funding for three years to the South Coast Pirates in Kenya to deliver its schools programme. Read more
-
After raising £7,000 at the Argentinian Embassy in November with Juan Figallo, we take a look at where that money will be going, and who it will be helping! Read more
-
From all of us at Atlas, to our amazing rugby kids, coaches, Champions and supporters, a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and huge thanks for all you do around the world. Read more
-
In the true spirit of playing it forward, the Atlas SA Foundation was deeply honoured to be invited to a coaching session with the Scottish 7s Team in a preamble to the Cape Town 7s. The UK High Commission in Pretoria facilitated the morning and what a coaching session with the Atlas children it turned out to be. Read more
-
Congratulations to Atlas Champion Marcelo Cordoba on his election as Secretary of Sport for Salta, Argentina 🇦🇷
Marcelo heads up the Atlas partnership with Rugby en Los Barrios in 13 locations with 600 children across Salta Read more
-
Take a look as the Argentinian Ambassador hosted us at his residence to raise funds for our projects in Argentina with a Q&A with Argentina International Prop Juan Figallo and England International Prop Mako Vunipola. Read more
-
Our kids in Cambodia travelled to Phnom Penh for their very first national rugby tournament, eager and happy to show their skills and make new friends! Read more
-
On Nov 5th 2019 the Inaugural Memorial Match in honour of Anita, Alex and Annabel Nicholson was held on the Padang, Singapore. A star studded evening followed at the SCC, raising over $100,000. Read more
-
Fantastic to see our Chairman Jason Leonard meeting the team mates of Alex & Annabel Nicholson in Singapore! Read more
-
The new Adaptive Touch Rugby project started at the end of March, thanks to the collaboration between Soulcial Trust, the School for Deaf and Blind Children of Siem Reap and our regular rugby coach. Through the Adaptive Touch Rugby project we aim to increase inclusiveness in Cambodia through sports, namely rugby. Read more
-
Our projects in India, Swaziland and Zimbabwe were celebrating #InternationalDayOfTheGirl on the 16th October. Read more
-
Rugby brings joy to so many around the world! 🤩
That's why we think it's the best way to change lives 🙌
Don't believe us? Just check out our kids at Masi & Ocean View High School in Cape Town in their new kits!
#Proud #charitywithballs Read more
-
We are so grateful to everyone who has made this possible! Out of tragedy you are helping us and Ben Nicholson change lives. Read more
-
Atlas Foundation and Front Row Club Rugby Champions are in Japan for the greatest rugby show on earth. Around playing, media and corporate work, they are finding time to help children and young people for a range of charities. We are hugely proud of them all, changing lives through the power of the sport we all love ❤️ Read more
-
Proud to announce that the SIlver Hippos will be helping fund our feeding programme at Masi RFC in Cape Town! Being able to provide a meal for the kids after training is a crucial part of supporting their development! Read more
-
We held a coaching session for our boys and girls with South African legends Bakkies Botha, Danie Gerber & Richard Brands! The kids got the chance to learn some skills on the famous Loftus Versfield pitch in Pretoria! Read more
-
A successful first day of the Tanglin Rugby Club Tournament also proved to be a wonderful first outing for the TRC AN Memorial strips, worn by Alex Nicholson's U14 team mates. A fitting tribute, all worn with great pride. Read more
-
Weds 25th September saw the inugural M Den evening hosted by Simon Shaw to raise money for Atlas's work with kids from the slums of Nairobi. Read more
-
A fantastic night at the Hilton managed to raise a record amount for the Atlas Foundation. With fascinating insights into England's World Cup build-up in 2003, as well as thoughts on England's chances this year, it's safe to say that Sir Clive Woodward, Jonny Wilkinson, Mike Tindall, and Lawrence Dallaglio captivated the audience and gave them a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Read more
-
The London Stock Exchange Group tested their endurance by taking to their bikes for 12 hours on the famous Brand Hatch motor racing circuit, in support of Ben Nicholson who tragically lost his wife Anita and his two children Alex and Annabel in the Sri Lanka bombings on Easter Sunday 2019. Anita was the Atlas Foundation project manager in Singapore.
In their memory, LSEG raised £9,513 to help the Nicholson Memorial Fund reach the next milestone of £200,000. The money raised will be used to fun Read more
-
What an amazing tournament last weekend from Pot Bellied Pigs RFC Hong Kong with 150 golf players and 18+ rugby teams, they raised a whopping 800,000 HKD! Read more
-
South Africa Rugby Champion Percy Montgomery visited Masi High School and Ocean View High School to deliver them with their very own rugby jerseys which they will be able to play in from now on! Read more
-
What a week it's been for Shane Young and Calvin Gentry of Memphis Inner City Rugby as they visited us to give a speech at Jason Leonard's Annual Dinner 2019! Read more
-
Following on from our recent match reports and update about the clean up at Ocean View High, we are very pleased to be able to share the amazing stories of the individuals involved in the programme! Read more
-
Two weeks ago the Perins High School u15s and u16s rugby teams stopped off to play Masiphumele High School, who were bolstered by the drafting in of some Ocean View High School boys. The team spirit must have been excellent, given the amazing effort they put in together the previous week cleaning up the pitch at Ocean View HS. Read more
-
Atlas is proud to partner with Hollywood Bollywood producer Prashant Shah to host the preview of his new film Jungle Cry.
Jungle Cry is based on the true story for a group of slum kids in India who find themselves competing in the youth rugby world cup in England. Trustees and Rugby Champions alike are lining up to attend a VIP screening at Warner Bros in London next month, all to celebrate the amazing project in India that this film portrays! Read more
-
A great Mandela Day project underway last week at Ocean View High School clearing the back pitch to allow for training sessions! A big effort from everyone involved means the pitch is now playable!
Big thanks to Masiphumele High School for helping out and Old School Group who provided snacks to the work party and distributed excess 10s kit to both High Schools for their sports teams. Read more
-
Norwich Rugby Referees have generously donated 40 playing strips to Atlas's project with the Memphis Inner City Rugby team. Read more
-
It was sunshine and smiles all round for the Atlas Foundation 2019 Golf Day. As temperatures soared, so did the balls, and we raised over £20,000 for our work with children. Congratulations to our winners, and huge thanks to everyone who supported us. Read more
-
At the weekend India Women's Rugby won their first ever test match, after only forming a year ago. Twelve of the India team come from Atlas supported projects across India. Congratulations to everyone at Jungle Crows, Khelo Rugby and Delhi Hurricanes for this amazing achievement. Read more
-
The West Bengal Boys and Girls were welcomed back at Howrah Railway Station today with garlands, flowers and drums after winning the National U18 Rugby 7s Read more
-
Just launched:
The AN collection of coach and supporter jerseys in memory of Alex Nicholson and Annabel Nicholson.
All profits go to the Nicholson Memorial Fund Read more
-
70 riders including five internationals from four nations rode in the Atlas Peloton on June 2nd, and raised over £10,000. Congratulations to everyone. We are especially pleased with our largest ever entry of women riders, one of whom was the first rider home!! Read more
-
On Friday 24th May the TRT Hub was opened in Harare Zimbabwe to provide dedicated facilities for the girls whose work on empowerment through rugby Atlas has been proud to fund. Atlas has also contributed to the construction costs and is delighted to see such a valuable resource open and supporting its community. Read more
-
A brilliant Afternoon Tea at the House of Lords on the 20th May 2019. The aim of the event was to support our work in India as well as being the UK premier of Jungle Cry! Read more
-
Richmond Rugby club led by Steve Hill visited Les Cusworth and our Atlas funded programme at Virreyes Rugby Club in Buenos Aires on Sunday 12th May Read more
-
Congratulations Coach Maxi on starting the Atlas All Schools programme at EP2 school in Buenos Aires this week. Read more
-
Tragically Atlas's Singapore event manager, Anita Nicholson, was killed along with her rugby-mad children Alex and Annabel in the Sri Lanka bombings on Easter Sunday. Atlas is working with Anita's husband Ben to establish a memorial fund and a permanent fitting tribute to these wonderful and much missed members of our rugby family. Read more
-
Jason Leonard, our Chairman and Founding member has become Chairman for the British and Irish Lions. A position he is extremely humbled and honoured to hold. Read more
-
Ever a party weekend, this year's lead up to the Hong Kong 7s featured a host of Atlas Champions supporting other great causes, from Doddie's Foundation to a Memorial to rugby players killed in the Bali bombing. Read more
-
Jason Leonard was joined by Atlas Rugby Champions Simon Shaw, Percy Montgomery and ten other explorers at the end of March 2019. Read more
-
Atlas was delighted to welcome Harvard University Rugby Club to Buenos Aires. While there the team helped coach young people in our projects. Read more
-
Springbok Legend Percy Montgomery lead an inaugural Atlas Peloton of 15 riders. Minister Alan Winde was a fantastic addition to the team, already a great political leader, he showed his sporting colours with a brilliant performance on the bike. Read more
-
Golfers and special supporters made the Atlas team trip to the USA Sevens in Las Vegas a huge success. Delighted for our hosts that USA stormed to a win at the Sevens, and hugely grateful to our donors for pledging $42,000 to our work with disadvantaged kids in Memphis. Read more
-
The Atlas funded pitch in Lilongwe is levelled and has started to grass up. Click through for before and after pics Read more
-
Great update on progress in Lesotho. Read more
-
The recent Cape Town 10s played host to over 90 rugby teams as part of the 9 sporting codes on offer at their recent tournament weekend with over 24 000 people in attendance over the two day festival of sport and music. Read more
-
On 12th February two Rugby World Cup winners were welcomed by the Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Mark Regev at his Residence in London. Read more
-
"I was never good enough" said Dylan Hartley. I just had to keep practising. Humility, hard work and consideration to others shone out of his talk. Read more
-
The Front Row Club, a dedicated site for members to support Atlas but also access prizes and banter with rugby legends, went live in the middle of January. You can join for £10 here: www.frontrowclub.com Read more
-
The kids we work with in Kenya are lucky to be alive, 50% die before they’re 5. Those that survive are delightfully cheeky but undernourished and tiny for their ages.
Welcome Simon Shaw, ex second row, and 6’8”. The first questions from the kids: “what does he eat?” And “why is he so hairy?”
Despite making them look like Lilliputians, Shawsey was awesome with them. Click through for photos and video from his visit. Read more
-
In India the Jungle Crows Khelo Rugby programme is equally available to boys and girls. They all go on to achieve academic success and find meaningful employment.
See their video here Read more
-
Read more
-
On Thursday 13th December Argentinian Ambassador Carlos Sersale and Mrs Linette de Jagar welcomed Atlas to their London Residence for some traditional festive cheer. Read more
-
Huge thanks to the Barbarians Trust for making a grant of £10,000 to support Atlas's work across Argentina. Read more
-
Congratulations to Philippe Sella and all at Les Enfants de L’Ovale for 15 years supporting kids across France and Africa Read more
-
Our favourite video from our projects. This from the Khelo project with street and slum kids in Kolkata (Calcutta). Its a few years old but still ace. Read more
-
Rugby Legends Jason Leonard and Gavin Hastings are in Vegas for the USA Sevens and will meet kids from the Atlas supported Memphis Inner City Rugby programme. Read more
-
Argentinian Rugby Legends Patricio Albacete, Marcelo Loffreda and Les Cusworth joined the British Ambassador, Mark Kent and 600 children on the new Hurling Club annex in Buenos Aires to launch Atlas's All Schools Programme in Argentina on Saturday 3rd November Read more
-
The Atlas Foundation is delighted to announce that we have formalised a South African office for our Charity. With Atlas representation in UK, Ireland, Wales, USA and France this now extends to South Africa where we have been active with charity programmes and grants since 2016. Read more
-
ATLAS have supported SKRUM to develop their vital work within Swaziland. Read more
-
On Monday 1st October 2018 Atlas France was legally established. The occasion was marked by a lunch attended by Atlas Chairman Jason Leonard, CEO Sally Pettipher, Atlas France founding President Jerome Riondet and Atlas Champion Simon Shaw. Read more
-
We enjoyed a brilliant annual dinner at the Hilton Park Lane Hotel. With over 400 guests and heroes from the past and the present, raising over £250,000 thanks to the generosity of auction donors and bidders. Read more
-
Brilliant Weekend held by the Pot Bellied Pigs in the Philippines raising over £90,000 for charitable projects in the Far East! Read more
-
Jason Leonard, Atlas Chairman, visited Tunbridge Wells RFC to meet their juniors on Sunday 2nd Sept Read more
-
A trial run for a possible event next year.
See the evidence here... Read more
-
The Argentinian Embassy hosted a brilliant lunch to support The Atlas Foundation's work in promoting rugby in disadvantaged towns in Argentina. Read more
-
Our Atlas Friends Updates Read more
-
England players visited Atlas Foundation Cape Town projects alongside Jason Leonard, High Commissioner Nigel Casey and 33 Silver Hippos. Read more
-
Atlas Chairman Jason Leonard, Trustee Lord Addington and Rugby Champion Peter Rogers, welcomed representatives from Wales to the House of Lords on Monday June 11th 2018. Read more
-
Atlas has had its biggest group of riders to date at the Tour of Cambridgeshire. With over 60 riders donning the stunning new blue and pink cycling jersey, we were one of the most noticeable teams of riders on the course. With 99% of our team training a combined 0 hours, it was an incredible effort. Read more
-
We had the pleasure to be visited by Project Zulu's childrens choir. Project Zulu looks after children in rural South Africa and provides education and resources to help children succeed whilst also giving them the opportunity to play rugby. Read more
-
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Atlas sponsor Alex Murphy, Jason Leonard and Sally Pettipher were able to visit Delhi to plan the extension of our schools work across India. Read more