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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.
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Last week we welcomed 15 women and 26 men to the School of Hard Knocks family in Wales. Read more
SOHK exists to give people back their power by delivering impactful mentoring sessions and harnessing the values of high impact sport. We often work with people in areas of high deprivation who face significant barriers to leading healthy lives and gaining employment. We address the external issues participants face that perpetuate social exclusion and provide a holistic programme with substantial support on nutrition, financial capability, help with substance abuse and mental wellbeing. Read more
On Sunday 13 October SOHK held a fantastic fundraiser for the Scotland vs Japan game at the Caledonian Brewery. Read more
An exclusive fundraiser at the Caledonian Brewery. Live screening of Scotland vs Japan, Japanese food, Scottish drinks, raffle and auction. Read more
Registration is now open for Kiltwalk 2019. Join the SOHK team for Scotland's favourite fundraising event! Read more