We are delighted to welcome on board our new SOS Kit Aid Ambassador, Matt Garvey. Matt is a former rugby union player, and retired after a 13 year playing career that took him from London Irish, to Bath Rugby, then onto Gloucester and finally finishing at Worcester Warriers. Our SOS Kit Aid Ambassadors are an… Continue reading A warm welcome to Matt Garvey, our new Ambassador
Last month we were presented with a prestigious Award from World Rugby – The Rugby For All Award. The Award presentation took place in Paris, where SOS Kit Aid Founder and CEO, John Broadfoot along with fellow Trustee, Andy Thompson were proud recipients of the Award Trophy. As a way of thanking our partners, supporters,… Continue reading Our Trophy Goes On Tour!
Last month, our SOS Kit Aid Volunteer, Andy Vick did a kit collection around South and West Wales – and what a great haul it turned out to be! Andy visited five rugby clubs, one football club and two schools and had one private donation, which resulted in a completely full car load! Once the… Continue reading Kit donated: 5 rugby clubs, 2 schools and 1 football club
It’s great when a team get together, and a plan comes off! Recently, the SOS Kit Aid collectors and volunteers came together to consolidate kit for packing, and onward distribution around the world. A huge thank you to Graham Price for his great efforts in making this happen. And, a massive thanks to the Welsh… Continue reading A consolidation of kit collected. Big thanks to the WRU
HUGE thanks go out to Pat Bunton of Oldfield Old Boys for an amazing kit donation of over 100 Oldfield RFC shirts! “Pat has been a fantastic contributor and supporter to the SOS Kit Aid cause, and this is the second donation of the year,” said Richard from the Charity. “Thank you so much”. Picture… Continue reading A big thank you to Oldfield Old Boys for an amazing donation of over 100 shirts!
SOS KIT AID would like to thank Phil and Helen Beattie of Central Football Club in Exeter for their kind donation of nearly 150 quality football shirts, which will soon be on their way to disadvantaged children and young adults abroad. Central FC is a youth football club based in Exeter, Devon, and was awarded… Continue reading A big thank you to Central Football Club in Exeter for their donation of over 100 shirts
As the Rugby World Cup gets underway, here at SOS Kit Aid, we are looking forward to seeing some exciting matches, but more than that, hoping that it will inspire the next generation of rugby players. Whilst we’ll be tuning in to these incredible athletes, who are at the top of their game, our focus… Continue reading Harnessing the power of rugby and sport to make a positive impact…
We’ve recently had another collection of kit donated – this time it’s slightly different. Club Cymru are based in Pembroke Dock, and they create bespoke team and sports wear. The business owner, Corrie Williams said, “There are times when some of the kit has minor defects in the sewing, which happens during the manufacturing process,… Continue reading “The perfect place to donate kit…” says company who make bespoke team wear products
SOS Kit Aid 16th South West Golf Day took place at Kingsdown Golf Club Nr Bath last Friday, with a full house of 37 teams. The weather was okay, the beer buggies were in full flow and oh yes, the golf was pretty good judging by some of the scores. A range of stunning prizes… Continue reading SOS Kit Aid Golf Day A Huge Success! And the rain just about stayed off…
