We are delighted to welcome our new partner, Kirkham Self Store, who came on board last month. The Company, who are based in Lancashire, will be providing us with valuable storage space, for our much needed donated kit. Andy Thompson, from SOS Kit Aid said, “It’s great news to have a storage facility on this… Continue reading We welcome our new partner, Kirkham Self Store
Earlier this week, we headed to Ashton Gate in Bristol, which is the home of Bristol Sport. The purpose of the visit was to receive a large donation of sports kit, arranged by Paul Beet, which included shirts, shorts, hats and coats, all of which will be put to great use and will be recycled… Continue reading Bristol Sport supporting SOS Kit Aid Once Again!
Last Thursday saw the Northern SOS Kit Aid Golf Day take place, and it was a fabulous success! The event, which took place at Staining Lodge Golf Club in Blackpool saw a wide variety of teams come together, all in support of the Charity. There were 23 teams, which consisted of 92 players, who all… Continue reading Northern SOS Kit Aid Golf Day, “One of the best yet”
Another visit today to lovely West Wales, where our coordinator for Wales, Andy Vick had the pleasure to meet Rob Lewis, Chairman of Narberth RFC from the WRU Admiral Men’s National Championship. Narberth have donated a full set of kit with a kit bag and a large amount of their used rugby balls. … Continue reading Another visit to lovely West Wales…. and a great donation by Narberth RFC!
A MASSIVE thank you to Malcolm & Jo Baker ( pictured) for arranging a hugedonation of shirts and shorts from Exeter Chiefs. All of this kit will be put to great use. Malcolm & Jo are long term supporters of SOS Kit Aid, which we greatly appreciate. Keep up the good work !
We are proud and delighted to announce that our Charity’s founder and CEO, John Broadfoot has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List. John is shown pictured with Sir Bill Beaumont, one of rugby’s most respected figures. This special recognition acknowledges John’s determination, hard work and forward thinking and has been awarded… Continue reading Our Founder and CEO is awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours List
A very big thank you to Pembroke Rugby Club who have donated four full sets of kit, ten pairs of rugby boots and a very large bag of rugby balls of various sizes. Pembroke play in the Welsh National League West and are a feeder club for Llanelli Scarlets. Andy Vick, SOS Kit Aid Co-Ordinator… Continue reading A massive thank you to Pembroke Rugby Club
2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), when we join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK. With this year’s theme of ‘Celebrate and Inspire’ we hope to encourage people to be the change that we want to see and get involved in volunteering in… Continue reading We’re celebrating Volunteers’ Week
The SOS Kit Aid team helps to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged rugby youngsters around the world. Over the last 20 years, we have recycled over £8 million pounds worth of quality rugby kit from UK rugby clubs and schools. This is enough kit to enable over a quarter of a… Continue reading We’re on the lookout for new volunteers! Contact us to find out more.
Here at SOS Kit Aid, as we enjoy today’s Bank Holiday, we join the nation in wishing King Charles III a happy and prosperous reign.
