For many years, Rugby League Cares has been dedicated to supporting people and communities, helping individuals to flourish and thrive both within and beyond sport. Built on the values, passion and expertise developed through Rugby League, the organisation has transformed countless lives and created lasting positive impact.
As our reach is expanding and other sports want to be involved in our wellbeing programmes, we are proud to introduce the creation of Sport Cares – an inclusive charity that will share its knowledge, experience and proven approach across the wider sporting landscape.
While we grow, our values remain inspired by Rugby League - a sport built on inclusion, community and opportunity. It welcomes people from all backgrounds and creates environments where individuals can develop, belong and succeed. Those values have been at the heart of Rugby League Cares since our inception and have shaped everything the organisation has achieved.
The introduction of Sport Cares is a natural extension of those values. By opening our support, expertise and programmes to athletes and organisations across a wider range of sports, we are demonstrating the same spirit of inclusivity that Rugby League has championed for generations.
Sport Cares exists to help people realise their potential, overcome challenges and be the very best they can be. By opening our doors to the wider sporting community, we can create even greater opportunities for athletes to flourish and for sports organisations to benefit from the successes and lessons learned through Rugby League.
Our expansion reflects the belief that the positive impact of sport should never be limited by boundaries, and that the inclusive spirit of Rugby League can help even more people and communities thrive.
Alongside Sport Cares, Rugby League Cares will continue to unite and inspire our Rugby League community through its fundraising. It will remain the driving force behind the campaigns and funds that make such a difference to people's lives, including the Seriously Injured Players Fund, the Brain Health Fund and other initiatives dedicated to supporting players, families and the wider Rugby League family. These trusted campaigns will continue to ensure that, while Sport Cares broadens our reach, Rugby League Cares remains focused on looking after its own community – just as it always has.
