
3Pillars in the Media
"3Pillars Project is a brilliant charity that exists running rugby in prison" -Ben Ryan, Rugby X and Olympic Champion on House of Rugby podcast.
18 December 2019
House of Rugby's Alex Payne discussed the power of rugby for marginalised communities in the UK with Ben Ryan and Mike Tindall, highlighting the 'excellent' programme that 3Pillars Project runs, taking rugby into prisons.
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3Pillars founder Mike Crofts on BBC Breakfast
4 December 2019
3Pillars Project CEO, Mike Crofts, appeared live on BBC Breakfast this morning, where he discussed how we must prioritise ensuring prisons are able to deliver effective rehabilitation, saying "the current reoffending rate for adults leaving the Criminal Justice System is 48% within one year. That speaks to a system that is not currently functioning effectively".
Watch a clip here.
3Pillars founder Mike Crofts on Victoria Derbyshire
3 December 2019
3Pillars Project CEO, Mike Crofts commented to Victoria Derbyshire live this morning, joining discussion in the aftermath of the Fishmongers Hall attack that “we’re focusing on sentence lengths. We need to be talking about ‘what is prison for?...much of the current debate is a “distraction” to the real discussions that needs to happen"
Watch the full interview on Victoria Derbyshire
3Pillars founder Mike Crofts and coach Steve O'Meara on Battersea Riverside Radio
22 October 2019
Mike and Steve spoke to Riverside Radio about what inspired Mike to found 3Pillars Project, Steve's journey from participant to coach, and our work delivering sports-based mentoring for young people in custody or at risk of crime. Listen here.
Kyle Sinckler and his mum-pleasing try epitomised the enterprising and spirited victory England needed - and one they delivered
19 October 2019
The Telegraph reports on Kyle Sinckler's performance for England in the Rugby World Cup. They note that Sinckler will forever be associated with Graveney School in Tooting and the Battersea Ironsides club, where Mike Crofts, 3Pillars' CEO, started 3Pillars Project to challenge “the failure of rugby to really penetrate inner cities, especially minority communities.”
How Steve O’Meara went from prison back to the boxing ring – via rugby
25 July 2019
Steve O'Meara tells The Times' rugby correspondent Alex Lowe, about how a 3Pillars rugby course in prison has seen him turn around his story. Driven by a desire to show his children the importance of redemption, Steve is now coaching young boys from London's most disadvantaged communities.
'No judgment. We just run': inside San Quentin's 1,000 Mile Club
25 July 2019
3Pillars Project CEO, Mike Crofts tells The Guardian why sport for young men in prison is as important for them to stay mentally healthy, as well as keeping physically fit. When people leave prison mentally healthy, we benefit society as a whole.

Pudsey awards Lambeth £60,000
1 July 2019
The magazine announces 3Pillars Project as a recipient of a three-year grant to support our work in Lambeth, from BBC Children in Need, in their highlight of the month.
See July's highlights here

Local Lambeth projects awarded £60,000 from BBC Children in Need
18 May 2019
Lambeth Life announced 3Pillars Project as a recipient of a three-year grant to support our work in Lambeth, from BBC Children in Need.

Meet Jason McKoy: a bastion of sport for social impact
12 February 2019
The article features 3Pillars Project's Lead Mentor, Jason McKoy, and details his vast experience in delivering high-impact programmes with at-risk young people.
See full article here
IRONSIDES STALWART TAKES HIS SKILLS TO THE 3 PILLARS PROJECT: Paddy Flynn joins the 3 Pillars at a Hackney Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
13 December 2018
The featured article gives an insight and reflection of 3Pillars Project's delivery at a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) working in partnership with Ironsides Senior player, U21 Coach and Vice Chair of Youth Rugby, Paddy Flynn.
See full article here
The value of contact sports in youth custody
7 December 2018
3Pillars Project founder and CEO, Mike Crofts, responds to the Sport for Development Coalition's monthly theme of 'Sport's role in reducing crime with an article on the value of contact sports and youth custody for positive development.
See full article here
Crofts Fears Naught
22 November 2018
3Pillars Project founder and CEO, Mike Crofts, has been given the Royal Humane Society’s bronze medal for his brave actions during the tragic events of March 22, 2017.
See full article here
Former Hereford rugby player risked his life during terrorist attack
22 November 2018
3Pillars Project founder and CEO, Mike Crofts, has been given the Royal Humane Society’s bronze medal for his brave actions during the tragic events of March 22, 2017.
See full article here
A Sporting Chance
11 August 2018
3Pillars Project featured as a positive case study in 'A Sporting Chance', an independent review by Professor Rosie Meek and the Ministry of Justice into the role of sport in prisons.
See full review here
The military entrepreneurship manifesto
9 July 2018
3Pillars Project founder and CEO, Mike Crofts, contributed to the Military Entrepreneurship Manifesto, drawing on our teams' experiences of serving in the Armed Forces and how they can be applied to a start up.
See full report​ here
UKSDN Conference: The value of sport in prisons
20 June 2018
Professor Rosie Meek spoke at the UK Sport Development Network (UKSDN) Conference on 3Pillars Project's work and the value of sport in prisons.
See full article here
Phillip Lee MP: For most offenders sport is the first step in a virtuous path to rehabilitation
12 March 2018
Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee writes on sport’s transformational properties for our vulnerable and offenders, saying, "Charitable and not-for-profit organisations like Fight for Peace, Street Soccer and the 3Pillars Project have demonstrated the ability of well-structured, supervised sports programmes to affect positive change."
​See full article here

Prince Harry joins 10,000 fans to watch England train
16 February 2018
3Pillars Project coaches discuss our work with Prince Harry and Jonny Wilkinson at England Rugby's open training session in support of Try For Change, a joint venture between England Rugby and Sport Relief.
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Outdoors endurance activities for prisoners
31 January 2018
A parliamentary debate took place debating and championing the use of outdoor endurance activities for prisoners. 3 Pillars Project was proud to be acknowledged by Rory Stewart, Minister of State at the Ministry of Justice, for our contribution, and in particular, our military element.
'Everyone finished and took a lot of pride': prisoners on the parkrun
1 December 2017
​3Pillars Project is cited by Professor Rosie Meek as an example of an organisation using sport to engage prisoners in education and reduce re-offending.
See article here
Mike Crofts: How can rugby support the criminal justice system?
31 October 2017
3Pillars Project founder and CEO, Mike Crofts, discusses the work of 3Pillars Project with Ed Bowers, host of 'The Sport Industry Access Podcast'. Source
The Rugby Business Network: In conversation with Mike Crofts
19 October 2017
​​3Pillars Project founder and CEO, Mike Crofts, discusses the work of 3Pillars Project and the role of rugby in reforming prisoners. Source
The 3 Pillars Project: a course set to revolutionise rehabilitation
31 October 2017
​​3Pillars Project founder and CEO, Mike Crofts, discusses the work of 3Pillars Project and the role of rugby in reforming prisoners. Read here.
Impact of Sport on Desistance
October 2017
​​3Pillars Project featured in an article on the impact of sport on desistance. See full article here
Telling young men to suppress their anger is a dangerous game - society must give them an outlet
21 April 2017