Jason Robinson Foundation

We had a fabulous evening in the City of London last week where we invited some amazing guests to an exclusive screening and to say a huge thank you for all the support we have had since our inception. We showcased two short movies: 1. Never Meet Your Heroes Pilot - featuring Jason Robinson OBE 2. JRF Cycle Challenge - a behind the scenes take on a charity challenge event. Our guests enjoyed a welcome reception followed by the short films and a Q&A hosted by our CEO Cara MacGregor interviewing our founder Jason Robinson OBE and rugby legend Rochelle (Rocky) Clark MBE, both of whom endured the cycle challenge and lived to tell the tale! It was so great reuniting with all the amazing cyclists from our Sardinia challenge who helped us raise incredible funds for the foundation just over 2 months ago. A huge thanks to Steven Lewis for being the creative producer behind both of these edits and Craig Bilham for his videography work in Sardinia and Leeds. We are incredibly grateful to all individuals and companies who support our work and ultimately help fund our children's coaching programmes in areas of deprivation in the UK. We look forward to many more of you joining us on the next chapter! Obex Dental, Obex Foundation, Vodafone Business, BOXT , Wilson James, Grays Teamsports, Innovation Visual Limited, Bluespoon Studios, Findel, Sab Bhandal, Chrissy Carswell, Martin Turner, Carl Peter, Frances Hall, Ian McQuade, Ben Mosley, Alex Hebert, David Petrie, Tamsin Lemesle, Zoe H., Nicola Stott, Gemma Gooch, Chris Sisson, Tom Giles, Danny Chaney, Tim Butler, Steve Knibbs, Tim Clay, James Hughes, Kelvyn Jones, Jonathan Gilroy, Dean Brown

Last Week, our global Head of Education, Carl Bailey, joined by our Schools' consultant, Phil Greenaway and Grays International CEO, Richard Gray attended an exclusive preview of two short movies: 1️⃣ Never Meet Your Heroes Pilot - featuring Jason Robinson. 2️⃣ Jason Robinson Foundation Sardinia Challenge - behind-the-scenes look at an inspiring charity challenge event. The evening, hosted with drinks and canapés, began at 6:30 PM, followed by the screenings at 7:30 PM. Attendees also enjoyed a fascinating Q&A session with Jason Robinson OBE and Rochelle (Rocky) Clark MBE, who both participated in the JRF Sardinia Cycle Challenge 2024. The event wrapped up with networking opportunities, concluding at 9:30 PM. About the Stars of the Evening. Jason Robinson OBE A true sporting icon, Jason has reached the pinnacle of both Rugby League and Rugby Union. He is a 3-time World Cup finalist and famously scored England's sole try in their 2003 Rugby World Cup victory. Jason now channels his passion into the Jason Robinson Foundation, which provides coaching and mentoring to children in economically challenged areas. Rochelle (Rocky) Clark MBE An exceptional figure in rugby, Rocky is a 2014 Rugby World Cup winner and one of England's most capped players with an incredible 137 caps. Beyond her achievements on the pitch, Rocky contributes as a coach and continues to inspire through events like the JRF Sardinia Cycle Challenge 2024, where she and Jason overcame gruelling challenges together. A Night to Remember. This event beautifully highlighted the power of sports to inspire and give back to the community, offering attendees a glimpse into the impactful work of the Jason Robinson Foundation.

We're hiring! We have a new opportunity for a Sports Coach to join our fantastic team. Could you be interested or know someone who could be a good fit? This is a full-time role in the Luton area for a qualified sports coach who has experience working with primary-aged children. We already have a small, but perfectly formed, team of amazing coaches delivering our multi-sport programmes. We aim to foster an inclusive environment & a strong work culture so we all continue to thrive together - as well as the kids and young people we are supporting. Competitive salary & benefits. Get in touch for full job-spec. #hiring #jobopportunity #sportscoach #charity Jason Robinson OBE, Martin Turner, Cara MacGregor

We recently hosted a panel discussion on the impact of sport on young people and its role in tackling inequalities and breaking barriers. The panel consisted of former England rugby captain, Jason Robinson OBE, Waves for Change Global Development Director, Paula Yarrow, CEO and Founder of Bloomsbury Football Foundation, Charlie Hyman, and Director of XXI & Executive Director Play International, David Blough. The conversation was moderated by former England netball captain, Ama Agbeze MBE LLB MSc. Insightful discussions followed the screening of David Blough's documentary "XXI: The Sport of Solutions", which R&Co4Generations proudly sponsored. The film highlights how sport fosters inclusion, equal opportunities and education, featuring NGOs, beneficiaries, former athletes and educators. Rothschild & Co has hosted screenings for our colleagues and clients in our offices in London, Paris, Marseille and Lyon. #Sport #PanelDiscussion #Philanthropy #PowerofSport

Really interesting research showing the correlation between girls participating in sport and going on to progress in corporate careers. 65% of girls dropping out of sport by the time they are teenagers is a statistic that we are actively trying to change - and we suspect is even higher in the areas of the UK in which we work.

Billy Whizz on a bike! Check out England Rugby's latest article on Jason - unwittingly becoming an avid (?) cyclist for his latest challenge to raise money for kids like him ❤️. Rugby players don't often make the most natural road cyclists - this really is a challenge! We'll post updates from the hills in September 😅 https://lnkd.in/eXjP7fqe

Thanks Paul Warren and thanks Obex Dental for hosting and supporting this amazing initiative. The Obex Foundation is working hard to connect local businesses in Beds. and Herts. to support their communities by funding programmes for children and young people who are in need of extra support. The positive impact from providing this support not only affects the children directly involved, but their families, the schools and ultimately the wider community. Working together for a stronger future. We are delighted to be a part of this and will be starting programmes across 5 schools in the area in September.

Our pupils at Park View Primary Academy are experiencing the incredible impact of sports thanks to the Jason Robinson Foundation. 🔵 Specialist coaches are sparking a love of sports in our students, including today's fun cricket activities! 🔵 Year 6 pupils got an unforgettable experience meeting the England Rugby Union team and Jason Robinson himself! 🔵 The programme works alongside their PE curriculum, keeping things fun and educational. This Foundation, founded by rugby legend Jason Robinson (a former Park View pupil), is showing our children the power of teamwork, inspiration, and achieving their goals. #jasonrobinson #jrsportsstars #leeds #alumni #rugbyunion

I had the pleasure of speaking at Rothschild & Co, where I joined Ama Agbeze MBE LLB MSc, Jason Robinson Foundation and the rest of the brilliant panel to explore the ways that sport can unite people and be a force for positive change. This is a theme we see every day through our work at Bloomsbury Football and the insightful discussion allowed me to share some of our stories, learnings and ambitions as we aim to remove barriers, and bring more young people opportunities to experience the benefits of sport. Thank you to Rothschild & Co and the amazing panelists for facilitating this important conversation and sharing some of the fantastic work that's being delivered across London and beyond.

On Saturday the JRF Team plus an additional 40 challengers took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise money for the Foundation. What a day! We started at 6am in some good old Yorkshire drizzle and mist - but not long after conquering the first peak, the sun came out for us. 24 miles of walking and over 5000ft of tough ascents (and descents!) - it was harder than a lot of us expected - but we all dug deep and saw it through finishing around 5pm for a well earned drink and celebratory dinner! We had two groups of corporates doing this with us as part of a team building event and they were fantastic, such a great activity to do as a team. If you or your company is interested in joining next year - get in touch as we're already signing people up. Huge thanks to all who participated, supported and donated - the funds are all going towards helping children in deprived areas of the country through our programmes and activity camps. If you would like to help us reach our target everything is hugely appreciated. https://lnkd.in/dSjQ-FQj Jason Robinson OBE, Chrissy Carswell, Martin Turner, Cara MacGregor, Garic, Lawrence Dallaglio OBE, BOXT , Ben Mosley, Jason Robinson Foundation