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ABOUT US

For our players, for our people


Communities don’t just happen, they are forged by acts of kindness, by shared experience and by the energy of people who care.

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Millions of pounds of support
invested in our communities

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Hundreds of thousands of people supported

We care. You care. Rugby League Cares.


Since our formation over 10 years ago, we have strived to care for the people who live, work and play in the villages, towns and cities wherever rugby league is played. From the athletes whose exploits on the pitch fire the imaginations of their communities, to all the adults and children whose lives are touched by the power of sport.

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What we do


Our logo is important to us as it clearly defines the 4 key areas of RL Cares.

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Community

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Benevolent Fund

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Wellbeing and
Brain Health

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Fundraising

Our values and objectives


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We Support

Our primary role is to deliver wellbeing and support services to the sport’s most important stakeholders – the players – in partnership with member clubs and the Rugby Football League.

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We Build

Through the auspices of the Rugby League Benevolent Fund, we provide support to all players who have suffered life-changing injuries on the field of play.

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We Champion

Our community and health programmes, delivered by highly-skilled retired players, are making a massive, positive difference to the health and welfare of people of all ages and backgrounds.

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We Remember

We also help celebrate rugby league’s rich history with heritage programmes and events.

Meet our team

 


Chris Rostron

Chief Executive

Steve McCormack

Director of Wellbeing

Francis Stephenson

Transition Manager

David Kirk

Psychotherapist

Steve Hardisty

Head of Curriculums and Work Programmes

Emma Goldsmith

Director of Community

Keith Senior

Head of Wellbeing Programmes

Laura Murphy

Community Programme Manager

Wendy Barr

Health Development and Growth Manager

Paul Wood

NHS Health and Wellbeing Programme Manager

Bob Beswick

Wellbeing Programmes Manager

Sam Laird

Community and Welfare Officer

Damian Gibson

Community and Welfare Officer

Nav Uppal

Partnerships Manager

Tracey Barr

Head of Operations

Catherine Maddy

Head of Events and Fundraising

Nigel Hansford

Head of Finance

John Ledger

Communications Manager

Steve Ball MBE

RL Benevolent Fund General Manager

Paul Medley

Programme Manager

Trustees


Tim Adams MBE

Kevin Sinfield CBE

David Hinchliffe

Gary Hetherington

Jane Walton

Beth Sutcliffe

Neville Smith

Karen Moorhouse

Stuart Taylor