Become a Friend of SOHK and help change lives for the better. We empower vulnerable adults and children so they can create a positive future, but we need your support. Please donate just £3 per month and help us change the game. Read more
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) uses sport to tackle the tough issues surrounding unemployment, crime and health. We work with individuals to help them take responsibility and take positive steps to change their lives. Read more
A video of SOHK's founder, Ken Cowen, talking about what we deliver and how you could become a part of the SOHK family. Read more
SOHK delivers life-changing programmes across the UK. We change the lives of children and adults using rugby, boxing and strongman courses, supported by a curriculum of powerful life lessons. We work with unemployed adults to find and sustain employment; and with school children at risk of exclusion to help them reengage with education. Please help us to reach more people in need of our services by donating today. We spend at least 87% of every donation directly on frontline work.
Cycling up a steep hill is a lot easier when there's an incredible view to enjoy at the top. We've come up with a selection of beautiful places to train for LEJOG across the UK to make those early-morning rides all the more worth it. Read more
You might have heard us throw around the term ‘growth mindset’ a fair bit on our social media platforms, so we thought we’d share a little bit more on what it is and why it’s one of School of Hard Knocks’ most important guiding principles. Read more
We are living in the golden age of podcasts. Podcasts are perfect to listen to whilst taking a long walk, cooking or doing daily chores but with so much out there it's difficult to know where to start. No fear - School of Hard Knocks has got you covered. We've created a list of our favourite sports-based (mainly rugby!) podcasts for you to enjoy. Have a scroll, then plug in and chill out. Read more
Get fit and have fun this winter by taking part in our virtual challenge of cycling the length of the UK from Lands’ End to John O’Groats. Read more