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Our aims and objectives are to deliver 10 BEAT programmes and 3 holiday activity and development camps. We will look to engage with 360 young women and girls from targeted schools throughout our community. [View this project](https://www.londonirishfoundation.org/news/mayor-of-london-vru?hsLang=en) ## WHAT WE DO We harness the power of sport to make a lasting, positive impact on individuals and communities, creating a meaningful and sustainable legacy through inclusive programmes that promote education, wellbeing, and social connection. Our core focus areas are sport and physical activity development, education, community engagement, and inclusion, all underpinned by our foundational values: creating a sense of family, offering a home-from-home environment, and being open and welcoming to all. Guided by a commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, the Foundation delivers projects that foster equity, sustainability, and responsible leadership. Our team is carefully selected for their expertise, insight, and passion to help build brighter, fairer futures across our communities. [View our projects](https://www.londonirishfoundation.org/projects?hsLang=en)     ### WHAT WE DO We harness the power of sport to make a lasting, positive impact on individuals and communities, creating a meaningful and sustainable legacy through inclusive programmes that promote education, wellbeing, and social connection. Our core focus areas are sport and physical activity development, education, community engagement, and inclusion, all underpinned by our foundational values: creating a sense of family, offering a home-from-home environment, and being open and welcoming to all. Guided by a commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, the Foundation delivers projects that foster equity, sustainability, and responsible leadership. Our team is carefully selected for their expertise, insight, and passion to help build brighter, fairer futures across our communities.     ### WHAT WE DO We harness the power of sport to make a lasting, positive impact on individuals and communities, creating a meaningful and sustainable legacy through inclusive programmes that promote education, wellbeing, and social connection. Our core focus areas are sport and physical activity development, education, community engagement, and inclusion, all underpinned by our foundational values: creating a sense of family, offering a home-from-home environment, and being open and welcoming to all. Guided by a commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, the Foundation delivers projects that foster equity, sustainability, and responsible leadership. Our team is carefully selected for their expertise, insight, and passion to help build brighter, fairer futures across our communities.         [VIEW OUR PROJECTS](https://www.londonirishfoundation.org/projects?hsLang=en) ### WHAT WE DO We harness the power of sport to make a lasting, positive impact on individuals and communities, creating a meaningful and sustainable legacy through inclusive programmes that promote education, wellbeing, and social connection. Our core focus areas are sport and physical activity development, education, community engagement, and inclusion, all underpinned by our foundational values: creating a sense of family, offering a home-from- home environment, and being open and welcoming to all. Guided by a commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, the Foundation delivers projects that foster equity, sustainability, and responsible leadership. Our team is carefully selected for their expertise, insight, and passion to help build brighter, fairer futures across our communities.     Topsy Ojo, Trustee of London Irish Foundation   ## Latest News Apr 28 London Irish Foundation Statement [Read the full article](https://www.londonirishfoundation.org/news/london-irish-foundation-statement?hsLang=en) ![X](data:image/svg+xml;base64,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) ##### Share content 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The programme started week commencing the 25th September 2023 and will be delivered by our Foundation team. Our aims and objectives are to deliver 10 BEAT programmes and 3 team building activity and development camps. We will look to engage with 360 young women and girls from targeted schools throughout our community.   [Read more about this project](https://www.londonirishfoundation.org/news/mayor-of-london-vru?hsLang=en) [View all projects](https://www.londonirishfoundation.org/projects?hsLang=en) ## OUR IMPACT IN NUMBERS AS OF 31.12.2025 97,531 Participants attended 209,842 Hours delivered 7,411 Sessions delivered “ Without the support of the London Irish Foundation the Rugby Club at The Green School for Girls would not exist as there are not enough hours in the week or personnel to run it. After all that has been built and developed this year (2023), I do hope that our journey together can continue. Just thinking that the club may not be able to take place next year is devastating. The interest, the development of skills and the rugby community that has been built in our school is a joy to behold. In truth there would be a lot of tears if I had to announce the termination of the club. (I would be in tears too). **Toni Corbin - The Green School for Girls** I just wanted to drop you a line and say thank you once again for including us in your coaching scheme. I have been so impressed with the level of progress that our pupils have made over the past few weeks. Ben has been absolutely brilliant. He is totally on our pupils wavelength and has challenged and supported them in equal measure over the past few weeks. It is great to see the way he encourages and motivates the young people and he has already developed good relationships with many of the pupils he has been coaching at our school. Please pass on my thanks to him for all his efforts so far. **Richard Brown - Cricket Green School** Honestly, Ben was fab and the girls loved his session. He was really suited to the event. Feedback from schools on the day has been nothing but positive. **Rachel Hutchinson - South Bucks SGO** I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for the sports sessions that my students had with London Irish Foundation. They really enjoyed the experience of trying different games and being part of a team. Laurisa was great with the students, motivating them to join in, try their best and have fun, which they did! Every single student gave me a very positive feedback about the sessions, how it impacted them and how good they felt afterwards – so well done! **Sylwia Richards - Reading College Tutor** I feel the pupils have had a positive attitude towards the sport. For most pupils it would have been the first time they have touched a rugby ball. I feel it has been a big success at Meadow High school. 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