Give It A Try

Give it a try is a social enterprise established to build character, resilience and confidence in young people through rugby in state schools in Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham Our aims and objectives are as follows: To promote the game of rugby in state primary & secondary schools to all young people. To engage with young people using the core values of rugby, as defined by the Rugby Football Union, to support personal development, promote positive behaviour and improve attainment & attendance in school. To coach the game of rugby in schools improving health and wellbeing as well as promoting positive nutritional choices. Establish long term partnerships between local community rugby clubs and state schools to facilitate exit routes from school sports for young people who wish to play rugby in a community setting. Develop community cohesion and where appropriate support disadvantaged young people to make the transition from school to club rugby and if there is a real need to support them financially to do so.