What's New
-
10 Oct 2018
Gender equality: How we make a difference
Around the world, our learning programmes are making a difference and bridging the gender divide for thousands of girls and women, as these personal stories illustrate.
-
13 Sep 2018
PokerStars Ambassador, Andre Akkari wins for Right To Play
Our partner, PokerStars, part of The Stars Group, recently organised a celebrity charity tournament during their European Poker Tour stop in Barcelona. Andre Akkari, who won the tournament for Right To Play, The Stars Group’s official global charity partner.
-
20 Jun 2018
Right To Play Sports Quiz is a smashing success
The third Right To Play Sports Quiz took place on 10 May at The Grange, St Pauls. Hosted by broadcaster, John Inverdale, the Sports Quiz featured video questions from Athletics legend Allyson Felix and speed skating star Elise Christie.
-
09 Jun 2018
Right To Play helps secure a huge win for millions of girls at the G7
A message from our CEO Kevin Frey at the G7 Summit
-
10 May 2018
Right To Play announced as Charity of Choice for the 2018 Sports Book Awards
Right To Play has been selected as the charity of choice for the 2018 Sports Book Awards. Athlete Ambassador Chemmy Alcott spoke at the event on behalf of Right To Play.
-
01 May 2018
Players chip in to help PokerStars raise $50,000 for Right To Play
Poker players typically come through when asked. Take the recent event held by PokerStars, a play money tournament to raise money for Right To Play, who help disadvantaged children around the world.
-
04 Apr 2018
Jazmin Sawyers becomes a Right To Play Ambassador
British Athletics athlete and European and Commonwealth silver medalist, Jazmin Sawyers, has become an Athlete Ambassador for Right To Play.
-
24 Jan 2018
From football to field trips: How PokerStars employees are making a difference to Right To Play
PokerStars, our biggest corporate partner, which is part of The Stars Group, and Right To Play are continuing the partnership with Douglas Athletic FC for the 2017/2018 season. The club will be holding a poker night at the end of March where they hope to build on the last season's notable fundraising total.
-
20 Nov 2017
Inspiring Refugee Story at Big Red Ball 2017 - a poignant reminder of Right To Play's life-changing work
An inspirational message from refugee and UN-award winner Malual Bol Kirr provided an important reminder of Right To Play’s life-changing work as supporters and stars from the world of sport came together for an evening of fine-dining and entertainment at the Big Red Ball 2017.
-
10 Nov 2017
Team Right To Play members smash last year's Royal Parks Half Marathon Fundraising Target
At the start of October, 44 Team Right To Play members took on the Royal Parks Half Marathon. It was a brilliant day, with perfect running conditions. The event was also a huge fundraising success for our runners who collectively raised over £31,000.
-
12 Sep 2017
Shining a light on our work at the IAAF World Championships
We are proud to have been charity partner of the biggest sporting event in London this summer to reach a wider audience, promote our shared values and fundraise to support our work in educating and empowering over one million children every week through our play-based learning programmes.
-
18 Aug 2017
Premier League star Nathan Redmond signs to Right To Play
Right To Play is very pleased to welcome Southampton FC forward and Senior England International Nathan Redmond as our latest Athlete Ambassador.
-
08 May 2017
#TeamRightToPlay members Cusco2Cusco reach a milestone
Team Right To Play members Cusco2Cusco reached a milestone recently by raising an incredible £40,000 in their South American fundraising quest.
-
06 Apr 2017
Celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace - a global initiative celebrated annually on 6th April - evolved from a belief that play has the power to transform the world and is an effective tool in humanitarian, development and peace building efforts.
-
22 Mar 2017
Right To Play and PokerStars extend partnership
Right To Play and PokerStars have recently announced an extension to their long-standing partnership.
-
17 Mar 2017
Successful evening at Right To Play Women's Network Well-being event
Over 100 guests gathered at the Right To Play Women's Network's well-being event held on 16 March 2017 at our partner - Microsoft's offices in Paddington, to discuss the theme of well-being, to network and to learn more about Right To Play's programmes.
-
23 Jan 2017
Right To Play to be official charity partner of British Athletics
The children’s education charity and the UK’s governing body for athletics are teaming up to inspire athletics fans to give vulnerable children around the world a sporting chance in life.
-
14 Dec 2016
Legendary England Rugby Player Mike Tindall joins Right To Play as an Athlete Ambassador
Right To Play is delighted to announce legendary England rugby player - and rugby World Cup winner - Mike Tindall as an Athlete Ambassador.
-
18 Nov 2016
Supporters celebrate the inspiring role of Right To Play's coaches at the Big Red Ball 2016
Supporters and stars from the world of sport came together for a special evening at Right To Play UK’s fifth Big Red Ball last night..
-
22 Jan 2016
NASA Chief Scientist: Play and games can help develop future leaders
The Right To Play Women's Network was privileged to hear from Dr Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist, at the first event of 2016.
-
20 Nov 2015
Legendary Athlete Derek Redmond joins Right To Play as an Ambassador
Right To Play is delighted to announce legendary British athlete Derek Redmond as a new Ambassador.
-
29 Jul 2015
The Mississippi Million: A lasting legacy for Right To Play
Nearly twelve months ago, Right To Play UK’s outgoing Chairman, John Pritchard, embarked upon an incredible journey: he and his Challenge Crew rowed an astonishing 2,320 miles in 86 days down the length of the mighty Mississippi River.
-
05 Jan 2015
Tennis star Petra Kvitova names as Right To Play Global Athlete Ambassador
Right To Play is thrilled to announce Czech tennis superstar Petra Kvitova as its new, global Athlete Ambassador.
-
17 Dec 2014
Billie Jean King becomes Honorary Chair of the Right To Play Women's Network
The Right to Play Women's Network is delighted to announce that sports icon and humanitarian, Billie Jean King, has become its Honorary Chair.
-
25 Oct 2014
Mississippi Million Challenge reaches its conclusion in New Orleans
For the last three months, Olympic rower and Chairman of Right To Play UK, John Pritchard, and other crew members have been rowing the Mississippi River - in hand-crafted Victorian skiffs - to raise $1 million for Right To Play.
-
08 Oct 2014
Chemmy Alcott finds peace in Rwanda
Britain's number one female alpine skier and Right To Play Ambassador, Chemmy Alcott, visited Right To Play projects in Rwanda. Here is a piece Chemmy wrote about her experience.
-
02 Aug 2014
The Mississippi Million Challenge begins
After months of planning, the Mississippi Million participants finally took to the water to begin their challenge to row the length of the Mississippi river in aid of Right To Play.
-
28 Apr 2014
Mississippi Million supports one million children
Ex-Olympic rower and Chairman of Right To Play UK, John Pritchard, will row the length of the Mississippi river, we take a look at what this challenge will mean to children and young people around the world.
Help Them Rise
You can transform a child's life.
Donate Now