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.

Latest

Atlas Annual Golf Day (Kingswood, UK) 2021

A deliberately intimate event at a beautiful course with a sprinkling of rugby legends: players, officials and commentators. Join us at the stunning Kingswood Golf and Country Club in Surrey for a great day of golf followed by an afternoon dinner and presentation.
Tour of Cambridgeshire 2021 Cycling Challenge

Join us on Sunday 26th September 2021 for this fantastic closed road event. Building on the success of the last four years, join former pro-rugby stars will lead out the ATLAS Peloton at the Tour of Cambridgeshire. Private parking and registration, high quality Atlas cycling jersey, VIP enclosure with valuables storage, food, drink and bar, private race gate for racers and sportive riders.
Training Session on Fish Hoek Beach in Cape Town

small group of Atlas boys and girls were recently treated to a training session on Fish Hoek Beach in Cape Town. Coach Frank and Coach Xolani accompanied the children for a well-deserved outing and training session on the beach. A first for some of them.
Race to the Castle (another 100km!)

Fundraising for the Tanzania Rugby Development project in memory of Ed.

1500km Cycle Challenge

John Clougherty's 1500km Cycle Challenge for Atlas's DigiBus Project in South Africa.
The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation

Our mission is simple – to change life experiences through Rugby harnessing the power of the game to make a positive, lasting impact on individuals’ lives, developing skills and strengthening communities. Something that Matt did every day of his 54 years of life.
The Philip Williams Project

In memory of Philip “Tonka” Williams to support research into rugby related brain injuries and mental health issues.
Amazon Smile

We are also on Amazon Smile, which gives 0.5% of your purchase to use, at no extra cost to you!
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.
First 50 and 15 at 15,000 Feet

My Dad and I wanted to do something daring and big in memory of Anita, Alex and Annabel. I know my friend Alex would think that jumping out of an airplane over Australia was just the kind of crazy thing my Dad and I would do. This is in honor of him. My Dad was 50 this year and I was 15, so we are closing 2019 on a high, literally at 15000feet above ground. Please sponsor us and raise as much money as we can for the AN*** memorial fund.
England Deaf Rugby South Africa Tour 2020

As a volunteer with England Deaf Rugby I’m proud to assisting these talented men and women to fulfil their sporting potential.

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.
What we do

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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
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.
Matt Ratana Memorial Reaches £100k in a weekend

The Matt Ratana Memorial reaches £100k in a weekend
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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