Creating Change for Young Londoners
TackleLondon is committed to tackling inequality of opportunity and helping young people overcome adversity by building strong, supportive relationships between schools, rugby clubs, and communities. Our programme empowers young Londoners aged 6 to 24 through regular access to positive role models, sport, and mentorship.
Many parts of London are home to under-resourced communities where children and young people face significant challenges. Research shows a clear link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)—such as abuse, neglect, or exposure to violence—and the development of health-harming behaviours later in life. TackleLondon was founded in direct response to these challenges, using sport as a tool to build resilience, promote wellbeing, and open up new opportunities.
We work in schools and local rugby clubs across disadvantaged areas of the capital, offering consistent, structured support from trusted adults. Our trained mentors deliver regular sessions that not only promote physical health, but also help build confidence, discipline, and social connection. This approach mirrors the aims of initiatives like the New Deal for Young People, which emphasise sustained engagement and safe spaces.
TackleLondon places safeguarding and youth welfare at the heart of everything we do. We collaborate with local authorities, schools, and community groups to identify pupils most in need. Coaches and mentors are trained to create supportive environments, and all programmes are monitored using established research and appraisal frameworks to ensure lasting impact.
Although the project is still in its early stages, your support helps us grow. Donations make an immediate difference: £5 can cover transport for a young person to attend a session, £8 funds a session for one pupil, £62 supports a group of ten, and £250 runs six full sessions. Every contribution helps us reach more young people and build brighter futures across the city.
As Barrister Stephen Akinsanya puts it, “TackleLondon is vital for those young people who are at a fork in the road and are potentially going to make the wrong decisions.” With your support, we can guide them toward a better path.
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