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Could you be a 3Pillars Project trustee?

We are RECRUITING - Trustee position(s) This is a voluntary position on our trustee board. We hope to appoint 2 new trustees this summer,...

Response to COVID19

Every organisation in the world is facing challenges. Whilst 3Pillars Project face uncertainty in the coming months, we must also prepare...

3Pillars 3 Peaks!

3 Mountains in 24 Hours - will you rise to the challenge? On 1st of May we will be heading off from our London base and driving up to Sco...

Naomi Tomes, HMP Bullingdon Prison Officer, on her placement with the 3Pillars team

Naomi Tomes, a prison officer at HMP Bullingdon, joined 3Pillars project on placement for two weeks as part of her progression on the Unl...

3Pillars delighted to be awarded a grant from CelebrateNationalLottery25

3Pillars Project is delighted to have been awarded a grant from Celebrate National Lottery 25 Years. The National Lottery's support is cr...

Ben Ryan on House of Rugby "3Pillars - a brilliant charity, taking rugby into prison".

It's a real privilege to have our work recognised by giants of game. House of Rugby's Alex Payne, Mike Tindall discussed with RugbyX and ...

3Pillars CEO 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...

3Pillars CEO, Mike Crofts talks to Victoria Derbyshire about prison rehabilitation

3Pillars Project CEO, Mike Crofts commented to Victoria Derbyshire live this morning, joining discussion in the aftermath of the Fishmong...

From Prison to the Pitch

“It's physical but you shake hands at the end of it...I just wish I had started rugby earlier ” 3PillarsProject were lucky enough to host...

Lessons from the cities

3Pillars has been partnering with CDS Defence & Security for the past year to deliver part of the cultural specialist course for the Brit...

Why I’m making my football mad boys watch this rugby world cup

by Steve O'Meara, Coach, 3Pillars Project. The alarm goes at 5:30am, I put my trainers on at 5:40am and I get back in time to get the kid...

This world cup - lets grow a rugby following in inner cities

Ask inner London kids about Kyle Sinckler and what do they say? The answer….very little. Faces stare back blankly at John, my co-coach, w...

Summer holidays - an opportunity to turn away from street violence

While most parents in the UK approach school summer holidays with the usual trepidation around holiday club, sunscreen and ferry bookings...

ClearScore donation supports 3Pillars work in Lambeth

We are thrilled to accept a donation from our Lambeth neighbour and partner, ClearScore. This donation will enable us to work with more y...

OUR EXPANDING TEAM - Steve O'Meara, Boxer & 3Pillars Graduate

We are delighted to welcome Steve O'Meara to the 3Pillars team as a Coach. Steve is a professional boxer who took part in our very first ...

Volunteers at the ready! 3Pillars receives grant from the National Lottery!

Since our conception, individuals from the community have approached and supported us via volunteering, we’ve had people participate in p...

3Pillars to be supported by BBC Children in Need!

Excitingly, 3Pillars will now be supported by BBC Children in Need for three years with a grant to our Sports Leaders rugby and mentoring...

Our exciting relocation to the Black Prince Trust

We are excited to announce that 3Pillars have moved to the Black Prince Trust Hub in Lambeth. 3Pillars have spent the previous year based...

Sport for Good: Reasons to Run for 3Pillars Project in the Hackney Half Marathon

Running to fundraise for charity has never been more popular; and if you’ve decided on running a marathon for your New Year's Resolution,...

Giving back as part of your New Years Resolution

As with every New Year, there are pledges and promises to make a difference in your life – resolutions. To some, that means losing weight...

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