About us
Our Why: star* scheme supports young people and families to overcome the impact of experiencing Adverse Childhood Experiences ( ACEs) through engagement with grassroots rugby. Research shows us that in order for young people to overcome the impact of ACES, they need to build resilience through relationships with trusted adults; grassroots rugby is the perfect space for this to happen. We provide access and resources that a young person and family might need to enable them to engage with the sport, from kit to transport. We also work with rugby clubs to provide specific training to ensure adults are informed and equipped to provide the support and space that a young person needs. We are committed to ensuring that ACEs are mitigated by being involved in sport, with everyone at the scheme committed to developing young people into leaders of the future.
Our How: The coaches and officials of junior rugby clubs achieve amazing things with young people every season. star* scheme works to support clubs to identify young people in their communities, both at their club and beyond, who have ACEs (including poor mental or emotional wellbeing and/or who are financially disadvantaged) and provide them with supported access to the sport of rugby. The scheme supports clubs to form links with local schools and provides funding, training and support to the clubs to enable them to continue to achieve. We work with families to remove the barriers to participation in grassroots rugby and make sure that the children have what they need to enjoy the game, be it kit, transport, training or a friendly and supportive face.
