We are thrilled to announce that School of Hard Knocks has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the longest ever of rugby union! Read more
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 held our second ever SOHK Awards ceremony at our offices in London. The SOHK Awards were created as a way to celebrate our participants’ development. Read more
At School of Hard Knocks we work hard to teach our young people about the impact of words and actions on other people. part of National Anti-Bullying Week, this week in Scotland we are delivering sessions designed to encourage young people to reflect on the impact of the words and actions they direct towards others. Read more
Join us for a night of celebrating all things Scottish at the Dunfermline Rugby Club Burns Supper! Hosted at the Forrester Park Resort, the night will consist of a piper, addressing of the haggis, toasts and speeches and dancing the night away to a live ceilidh band! All proceeds will be split between School of Hard Knocks and Dunfermline RFC. Read more
Kick off the 2020 Guinness Six Nations by joining SCRUM and School of Hard Knocks for a charity pub quiz with a twist! All proceeds go towards SOHK's life-changing work. Read more