This Week of Social Impact the RFL and the RFL Community Trust are excited to spotlight social justice and the communities that champion it.
This means welcoming more players to the Rugby League family. Pushing inclusivity and diversity!
Today the RFL are proud to spotlight the groundbreaking ‘On The Same Team’ programme developed by our official care partner Community Integrated Care, one of Britain's biggest and most successful social care charities.
'On The Same Team' helps tackle prejudice before it is formed, by providing engaging and impactful education aimed at helping young people understand the influence of their words and actions on others. The programme emphasises the importance of unity and mutual respect, demonstrating how we all thrive when we’re ‘On The Same Team’ and ultimately will help tackle bullying and discrimination.
The programme can be delivered by Foundations, schools and community clubs and is free of charge!
A recent example of this is York RLFC Foundation who are proud to be delivering this programme through funding provided by the York & North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning’s Community Fund, supported by York CVS. York RLFC Foundation support over 6,000 young people across 24 locations across the City of York to help address bullying and discrimination.
To find out more about the programme and sign up, click here.
Ashleigh Seddon, RFL Social Impact Manager, said:
“This groundbreaking programme reflects our commitment to achieving social justice. We strive on welcoming more players to the Rugby League family. ‘On The Same Team,’ is a testament to our mission of building a better future through social impact and is made possible through our dedicated partnership with Community Integrated Care.”
“We'd like to congratulate all those who have been a part of this so far including the Foundations, schools, and community clubs such as, Blackbrook Royals JRLFC for championing ‘On The Same Team’.”
John Hughes, Director of Partnerships and Communities at Community Integrated Care says:
“This programme makes a powerful impact, enriching the beliefs and values of young people through inspiring them to understand the importance of being part of an inclusive community - free of bullying and discrimination. We are excited for many more Rugby League clubs and schools to follow in their footsteps of inspiring the next generations through signing up for this incredible free programme."
Adam Prentis, York RLFC’s Foundations Delivery Manager, also said:
“By combining Rugby League with the children's own experiences, the programme makes for a uniquely powerful and engaging learning. With fantastic resources that Community Integrated Care have produced."
“These themes are more relevant than ever and taking the time to talk to young people and appreciate each other's actions is vital for York to continue being a great place to live.”
