About Us
Wooden Spoon is the children’s charity of rugby.
Wooden Spoon is a grant-making charity funding life-changing projects across the UK and Ireland. We exist to help the 1.2 million children living with a disability, the 30% of children growing up in poverty, and the 3 million children experiencing mental health issues to live their best lives.
Since 1983, with the support of the rugby community, from grassroots clubs to national unions, we have awarded over £34 million in grants, positively impacting more than 2 million children and young people who are disadvantaged, disenfranchised, or living with additional needs.
By harnessing the power of the rugby family, we inspire participation, raise funds, and create inclusive opportunities for young people
Our work is shaped around four core themes : Giving children the chance to: Play, Learn, Thrive and Be Safe.
Across all four themes, we fund sensory rooms and gardens, specialist medical and sports equipment, playgrounds, sports programmes, health and wellbeing initiatives and education projects.
Working in partnership with local organisations and the rugby family, we create inclusive, safe environments, giving every child the chance to play, learn, thrive and be safe.
OUR VISION
Through the power of the rugby community, every child and young person has access to the best life opportunities, no matter what their background.
OUR MISSION
To positively transform the lives of children and young people with disabilities or facing disadvantage through the power of rugby.
OUR VALUES
Our rugby heritage drives our core values of Passion, Integrity, Teamwork and Fun.