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 complex trauma through playing rugby, building relationships and a sense of belonging.
We work with a number of young people in targeted ways to mitigate the effects of complex trauma, and our 2025/2026 focus is increasing female participation in rugby. #YourBodyYourGame is the belief that every girl's body is a rugby body – strong, capable, and uniquely hers.
Our goal is to see equal participation in rugby at grassroots level.
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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 complex 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*.
