SKRUM Trustee, Tristan Muller Forster, is taking part in the Plymouth Half Marathon on September 5th to raise funds and awareness for SKRUM. It’s great to see events such as these finally being scheduled again after so many postponements due to the pandemic. They are vital for small charities struggling to raise much-needed funds. If you’d like to support Tristan … Read More
A Day In The Life
A Day in the Life of the SKRUM Coaches During Lockdown Our day starts at 8am when we arrive at the office situated just outside the town of Malkerns. It begins with coffee and a meeting to discuss plans for the day and a phone call to the school’s head teacher to confirm our visit. Whilst schools have been closed … Read More
In Memory
We are greatly saddened to hear that former SKRUM coach, Ncamiso ‘Magesi’ Dlamini, passed away suddenly in Eswatini on Friday February 12th. May he now rest in peace.
UN Women Orange The World Campaign
25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. UN Women are launching 16 days of activism against gender-based violence with an awareness campaign turning the world orange. With Covid-19 lockdown, reports of violence against women and girls rose sharply worldwide. At SKRUM, our Umbhoco WeNgabisa project aims to reduce gender-based violence, empowering girls through education, … Read More
SKRUM Rugby Shirt Exclusive Offer
We have an exclusive offer on SKRUM Rugby Shirts, currently only £25.00 whilst stock lasts. Available in adult sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL. All proceeds from the sale of these shirts go directly to SKRUM, helping us fight HIV/AIDS in Eswatini. To purchase a shirt for yourself or as a gift, email jane.carr@skrum.org
Good Time Sports Club Podcast
Michael Collinson tells the story of SKRUM to Mark Payne on the entertaining new sports podcast ‘Good Time Sports Club’. Hear why Michael set up the charity and his plans for the future. Listen To the Podcast Here
In Partnership With The Sol Foundation
SKRUM is delighted to become a Project Partner of The SOL Foundation. The SOL Foundation’s purpose is to use the power of sport to contribute towards and to enhance the prospects of underprivileged and vulnerable young people by creating sustainable opportunities and by building flourishing lives and communities through a diversity of initiatives, projects and programmes. The support we receive … Read More
Flying Pigs Around the World Challenge
SKRUM joined the challenge set by The RAF Police Rugby team, Flying Pigs, to run, walk, or cycle around the world in 7 days. The challenge raises money to support 5 charities including the Atlas Foundation who help fund our programme in Eswatini. See the message of support from the SKRIUM coaches here: … Read More
2.6 Challenge
With our UK fundraising events currently on hold, we’re getting involved with the 2.6 Challenge. Sunday 26th April should have been the day of the London Marathon, the world’s biggest one-day fund-raising event. The 2.6 Challenge has been created by the organisers of the London Marathon to help support charities during the current pandemic. We want you to join SKRUM … Read More
MSG Lions Tour Supporting SKRUM
The fabulous team at MSG Tours have pledge to raise 1 million rand, to support 4 charities on their Lions Tour 2021. SKRUM are delighted that MSG have chosen to bring the tour to Eswatini and support SKRUM. This video tells you more….