{"id":55226,"title":"Charities Doing Amazing Things For Rugby","description":"Rugby is a community built on teamwork and looking out for one another. Explore the incredible charities\u2014from CALM to Maddy's Mark\u2014that are making a difference in the lives of players on and off the pitch. At XV Collective, we are proud to support the team.","content":"<p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/gtjtz33yrsllyruetmukjnrrnhrt3gwocxjgq6pu2y6etczd.png.png?w=1140&amp;z=1.2000000000000002&amp;fx=0.41666666666666663&amp;fy=0.4166666666666666&amp;project=the-xv-collective-433804&amp;v=2\" alt=\"Lifestyle image of a female rugby player wearing a black XV Collective 'It's Her Game' organic cotton t-shirt\" title=\"Lifestyle image of a female rugby player wearing a black XV Collective 'It's Her Game' organic cotton t-shirt\" \/>Rugby is a community built on teamwork and looking out for one another. Beyond the professional leagues, several incredible charities use the spirit of the game to change lives on and off the pitch. At <strong>XV Collective<\/strong>, we believe in supporting the team in every sense.<br \/><br \/><strong>Mental Health &amp; Wellbeing<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)<\/strong> We are immensely proud to support CALM in their mission to <strong>unite<\/strong> the UK against suicide. In a high-impact sport like rugby, physical fitness is often the focus, but mental resilience is just as vital. CALM provides life-saving services and national campaigns that get people talking.<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Our Commitment:<\/strong> We donate 50p from the sale of every Tee in our collection to CALM to ensure no one faces their struggles alone.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Link:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecalmzone.net\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Visit CALM<\/u><\/a><br \/><br \/><strong>Maddy\u2019s Mark<\/strong> Founded in memory of Maddy Lawrence, this charity does vital work promoting positive mental health and well-being specifically for young women and girls through the power of rugby. They focus on building the confidence and resilience that the game is famous for.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Link:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/maddysmark.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Visit Maddy\u2019s Mark<\/u><\/a><br \/><br \/><strong>Supporting the Players<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><strong>Restart Rugby<\/strong> As the official charity of the Rugby Players Association, Restart provides a critical safety net for players facing life-changing injury, illness, or hardship. This includes support for the growing number of athletes in the professional women's game.<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Link:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/therpa.co.uk\/restart\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Visit Restart Rugby<\/u><\/a><br \/><br \/><strong>RFU Injured Players Foundation<\/strong> This organisation provides immediate and lifelong support to players at all levels of the game in England who have sustained catastrophic injuries while playing or training. They are a vital part of the rugby family's safety net.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Link:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rfuipf.org.uk\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Visit RFU IPF<\/u><\/a><br \/><br \/><strong>Helping the Next Generation<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><strong>Wooden Spoon<\/strong> Widely known as the children\u2019s charity of rugby, they harness the spirit of the rugby community to fund local projects that support children and young people with disabilities or those facing disadvantage.<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Link:<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/woodenspoon.org.uk\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u> <\/u><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/woodenspoon.org.uk\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Visit Wooden Spoon<\/u><\/a><br \/><br \/><strong>Conclusion<\/strong> The 'supporting the team' ethos is at the heart of everything we do. By choosing sustainable apparel designed for the female rugby player, you aren't just getting a high-quality product; you're helping us contribute to a larger cause. Whether through a donation or simply raising awareness, we can all play a part in strengthening our community.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>","urlTitle":"charities-doing-amazing-things-for-rugby","url":"\/blog\/charities-doing-amazing-things-for-rugby\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/charities-doing-amazing-things-for-rugby\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/xvcollective.co.uk\/blog\/charities-doing-amazing-things-for-rugby\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1772437288,"updatedAt":1772439786,"publishedAt":1772439786,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":423001,"name":"The XV Collective"},"tags":[{"id":4477,"code":"inside-the-collective","name":"InsideTheCollective","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/inside-the-collective\/"}],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/uipsl5k7ceo98vg89hlmuht1m980flcppjmrgenzxkq1d4b6.png","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/uipsl5k7ceo98vg89hlmuht1m980flcppjmrgenzxkq1d4b6.png.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/uipsl5k7ceo98vg89hlmuht1m980flcppjmrgenzxkq1d4b6.png.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"Charities Supporting Rugby | XV Collective","metaDescription":"Discover how charities like CALM and Maddy\u2019s Mark support the game. 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