Get involved with the SOHK Christmas double header by giving the gift of friendship this Christmas! You and someone special can join a growing army of supporters, committed to helping SOHK level the playing field. Read more
Become a Friend of SOHK and help someone change their life for the better. We strive to 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.
Become a member of SOHK RFC and help us deliver life changing programmes to children and adults.
Meet one of our recent graduates from our Adult Employability course, Tom. He tells us why getting back into work has helped him restore his sense of self-worth. Read more
With coverage from Sky News, BBC 5 live and the Daily Mail it's been a week for recognition of the great work of our women's rugby courses. Read more
From across the country, the cream of SOHK participants gathered to be recognised for their hard work and inspiring achievements. Read more
The SOHK Not Just Jazz Night will be an evening of great food and wonderful entertainment, as well as an opportunity to hear more about the work of SOHK. Your ticket includes a 2 course meal, and a cash bar will be available for the duration of the evening. We will also be auctioning off some amazing items. Read more
Join team SOHK on a trip of a life time to climb the equivalent height of Kilimanjaro, in the beautiful Chamonix Valley Read more