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Laureus Sport - Charity Case Study

June 8, 2023

Combining the greatest sports legacies with a clear mission to combat hatred in all forms against young people, The Laureus Sport charity has been able to use iconic names in the sports landscape, to fulfil their objectives over the past two decades! Not just an honorary sports award given to the greatest athlete each year, Laureus Sport with its 'Sport for Good Campaign' has significantly influenced the lives in warzones, had impact with gender equality and even also supported a nationwide acceleration for sport program in Sweden. Our privileged opportunity to help Laureus, was given on the 1st June at the Vorto Trading Golf Day at the picturesque London Golf Club, by providing our silent auction and auction management services on the day. A superb effort of fundraising on the day, contributed to a new donation of thousands of pounds being raised for this incredible charitable organisation.

Laureus Sport

"Laureus’ purpose is to change the world through the power of sport.

Our vision is to use this power to end violence, discrimination and disadvantage against young people and children."

Laureus Sport for Good currently supports more than 275 programmes in over 50 countries that use the power of sport to transform lives.

Founded in response to Nelson Mandela’s challenge, issued at the first Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco in 2000, that “sport has the power to change the world”, our vision is to use sport as a powerful and cost-effective tool to help children and young people overcome violence, discrimination and disadvantage in their lives.

Over the last 20 years Laureus Sport for Good has raised more than €150m for the Sport for Development sector and, together with our partners, reached and helped change the lives of almost 6m children and young people.

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Restart RPA - Charity Case Study

February 23, 2024

With years of constant cut-throat and hard hitting battles, a Rugby player's career isn't short of any form of risk for a serious injury to occur. For those who unfortunately have their careers ended prematurely, often they find themselves asking 'what's next?' No athlete should face this constant uncertainty and lack of support just because the sport they play involves more risks. However one charity has dedicated its time, making sure no Rugby player should be forgotten and left to suffer. Restart RPA (The Rugby Players Association) Restart is the official charity of The Rugby Players Association (RPA) and we are dedicated to supporting elite men's and women's rugby players suffering from serious injury, illness or hardship. We provide financial and practical support to players and their families during difficult times, including help with the cost of medical treatment, rehabilitation equipment and disability support. We’re also there when players need emotional support to help with mental health issues, by providing a 24/7 Confidential Counselling Service. We receive no government or lottery funding so the work we do is funded entirely through voluntary donations and fundraising activity. We completely rely on the support of businesses, rugby supporters, fundraisers, generous donors and the players themselves to raise funds each year for those in need. A considerable amount of pro bono support is given by the Rugby Players Association including staff time, office space and fundraising opportunities at high-profile commercial events. Former England and Wasps player, Damian Hopley was forced to retire from the professional game in 1998 due to a career-ending knee injury. The lack of support available to professional players at that time motivated Damian to found the RPA later that same year and then Restart as the charitable arm of the organisation in 2001. We work simultaneously with the RPA to represent players, giving them the voice they deserve and also providing them with support when they have nowhere else to turn.