NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOUNDATION
NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOUNDATION
Making RUGBY+ the positive difference that changes lives for good
Established in 2005, Newcastle Rugby Foundation is the charitable arm of Newcastle Falcons and Newcastle Thunder. But we’re not just about rugby—we strive to activate positive change within our community. We are a small and agile team, driven by a clear purpose and an unwavering determination to support those who need us most in our community.
We work with schools, community groups and forward-thinking businesses across the North East to deliver physical and educational programmes, making rugby+ the positive difference that changes lives for good. Each year we work with over 15,000 participants, partner with 30 organisations and deliver 25 projects, which are designed to boost wellbeing, grow skills, raise involvement and build belonging.
You too can make the positive difference by partnering, volunteering or donating.
Make a difference in the North East
We know that by joining forces with the right people we can make a greater impact to the community in which we live and serve. Whether you want to invest, open doors for us, become an advocate or offer your services we know that by working together we can deliver to more people, to break cycles, barriers and create a future that at times would have seemed out of reach.
Download our CSR brochure to learn how you can make a difference.
Attend the Rugby Fundraiser of the Year
We are joining forces with Wooden Spoon to host an unforgettable Charity Lunch at Kingston Park on Thursday 3rd July, between 12-5pm. Marking 50 days to go until the Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off in Sunderland, we are delighted to be working in partnership with World Rugby and the North East Combined Authority to welcome a stellar cast of rugby legends to the stage including headline speaker Sara Cox, the first professional female rugby referee, and a Q&A panel of revered voices in the game. It’s set to be a celebration to remember, with a three-course meal, live entertainment and glistening raffle prizes up for grabs – all in support of the life-changing work of Newcastle Rugby Foundation and Wooden Spoon.
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Official Community Engagement Programme Partner for the RWC2025
Newcastle Rugby Foundation (NRF) is proud to announce its selection as the official Women’s Rugby World Cup – Community Engagement Programme Partner by Sunderland City Council. NRF will spearhead a vibrant calendar of community events to bring rugby to life across the North East, including a mini Women’s Rugby World Cup 50 days before the Sunderland opener and a beach touch rugby series.
