star*: tackling adversity in childhood.
We help young people to build resilience through positive relationships with trusted adults in safe spaces.
We make it possible for young people and families to overcome the impact of childhood or community adversity through play, relationships and the feeling of belonging.
To learn more, play a part or ask about referrals, follow the buttons below.
We enhance grassroots rugby coaches and volunteers’ understanding of trauma, so that they are more skilled in bringing adversity-experienced communities into the rugby family.
star* scheme, started from a single rugby club in 2021 and now we work across the country with over 1000 young people and families.
To contribute to our ever necessary work, find our giving and referral pages through the buttons above.
As part of our work to mitigate childhood and community trauma, we often refer to ”ACEs” (Adverse Childhood Experiences). Our process looks to alleviate the stresses in a young person’s life so that together we can most effectively build resilience and confidence during their time with rugby. These films exemplify the why, how and what of star*.
