Legacy gifts

By leaving a gift in your will to The Atlas Foundation you will be helping thousands of children throughout the world improve their lives through the power of rugby.

A Front Row's view on leaving a legacy

Its a no brainer

Why so?

In the UK the Government offers inheritance tax relief for people who donate 10% or more of their estate to charity. So without major impact on your kids (but reducing what they have to pay to the government) you can make an important contribution to Atlas, or other charities of your choice.

We are not experts here at Atlas, so here is an FT article, click on the logo.

Legacies in your lifetime

What is nice, is to know you if you've left something to Atlas in your will. That way we can get to know you and share some of the Atlas joy with you while you're still here.

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Giles Hilton

Giles is Head of Customer Relations at Shepherd Neame, Britain’s Oldest Brewer.
Kenyan Digibus

Today on World Humanitarian Day we wanted to share with you the incredible progress that has been made on our now fully operational Kenyan Digibus.
Atlas DigiBus resources

Atlas DigiBus, and advanced mobile Digital Classroom for 960 children per week in the Kibera Slum in Nairobi.
Atlas DigiBus

Atlas DigiBus, an advanced mobile Digital Classroom for 960 children per DigiBus per week in the Informal Settlements of Kenya and South Africa, where many children lack any IT education, let alone at this level.

The Philip Williams Project

In memory of Philip “Tonka” Williams to support research into rugby related brain injuries and mental health issues.
Areté Performance fundraiser for kids in Masiphumelele

We are delighted to be raising money to support the ATLAS FOUNDATION and the work that they are doing in the Masiphumelele Township in the Western Cape of South Africa. The outbreak of COVID-19 has made an extremely difficult and challenging situation worse, with the risk of disease and starvation heightened as it becomes more difficult for people to afford the basic foods to feed their families and keep them safe.
Banish the Beard and Barnet Challenge

Join the Front Row Club challenge to help raise funds for masks, medical supplies and food for kids in Atlas projects.
Amazon Smile

We are also on Amazon Smile, which gives 0.5% of your purchase to use, at no extra cost to you!
Front Row Club Fund

Front Row Club wholly supports The Atlas Foundation and this is where our supporters can come, as a community, to collectively raise money for Atlas projects.
Food, masks and basic Medical Supplies

When Coronavirus hits the slums and shanty towns in which our kids live the impact will be devastating. Many have no access to clean water for washing or drinking, no money to buy basic medicines like paracetamol that could reduce a temperature and save a life. Social isolation is impossible. Many have lost parents to AIDS and live with a grandparent.
Emergency medical supplies

Buy basic medical supplies to save the lives of our children and project workers living in slums and shanty towns where the Coronavirus will be devastating. Select Atlas Foundation in Amazon Smile and half a percent of your shopping bill will go to Atlas to fund basic medical supplies.
Race to the Stones

First Marathon to Athens, now 100km Lewknor to Avebury, Glen Smith will be joined by Ben Nicholson and 30 runners and walkers to conquer the Ultra Marathon "Race to the Stones" in memory of their friends Anita, Alex and Annabel Nicholson.
England Deaf Rugby Tour to South Africa May 2020 Francesca Kyle

This fundraising page is to raise money for my share which will go towards the costs of flights, accommodation and other necessities for our tour to South Africa.
HENRY BENNET - England Deaf Rugby Union South Africa Tour 2020

I have been selected to play for the England Deaf Rugby tour to South Africa in May 2020. Although supported and part-funded by the RFU I have to raise £1500 to cover some of the costs of the trip.

Ben Nicholson interview Easter Sunday 2020

Read the moving interview with Ben Nicholson in the Sunday Times. “Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings: one year on from the terror that killed my wife and children.”
Rugby Family Pulls Together

Tragically Atlas's Singapore event manager, Anita Nicholson, was killed along with her rugby-mad children Alex and Annabel in the Sri Lanka bombings on Easter Sunday. Atlas is working with Anita's husband Ben to establish a memorial fund and a permanent fitting tribute to these wonderful and much missed members of our rugby family.
Anita, Alex & Annabel Nicholson Memorial Fund

Set up by Ben Nicholson in memory of his wife Anita and their two children Alex and Annabel who tragically lost their lives in the Sri Lanka bombings on Easter Sunday 2019.
Richmond Heavies Foundation Fund

We are The Richmond Heavies Foundation – the heart of the Richmond rugby family. The Foundation was borne out of the unconnected premature deaths of three amazing guys closely connected to the Heavies and club within six weeks of each other in 2018. Protecting Players and Supporting Families is our mission. We want everyone in the wider rugby family to get involved so please help and support us. To find out more visit www.richheaviesfdn.org
What we do

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The Ian Williams Foundation Fund

Weʼre raising £50,000 to contribute to causes close to Ian Michael Williams' heart, keeping his legacy alive and continuing his impact on the world.
The Difference We Make

From Argentina to Zimbabwe, children from the poorest towns and slums can be sure of practical support and friendship, as well as guidance through the core rugby values of integrity, hard work and respect. Whether you visit a youth centre, experience Atlas at school, in your community, or are a part of a rugby initiative, you can expect to develop the skills that enable you to work hard for yourself, and give you the support you need to thrive.
Matthew's 200km in 7 days Challenge!

Not content with completing the ‘Race to the Stones Virtual 100km’ challenge last month in support of the Anita, Alex and Annabel Nicholson Memorial Fund, Matthew Power, aged 15, took it upon himself to complete two further challenges.
History

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Richmond Heavies Foundation Fund

The Richmond Heavies is the veteran’s side of Richmond Rugby Club in West London, one of the oldest clubs in the world and presently playing in the RFU Championship as the sole amateur club. Several recent unexpected bereavements of players have led to the creation of a charitable foundation to help protect senior and junior players at the club, as well as being able to help those immediately impacted, by a serious illness or bereavement.