Switch the Play Foundation

As we wrap up a transformational year of growth at Switch the Play, we just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU! 💙 Our office will be closed from 23rd Dec to 2nd Jan but we're excited to share what's ahead in 2026 when we get back. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!🎄🎉

WE DID IT! Together we raised £85,000 through The Big Give! 🎉 These funds will help us deliver vital transition support for former rugby players, including coaching, wellbeing and career guidance. Thank you! Read more here👉 tinyurl.com/mu339xvd #STPBigGive #TheBigGive

"Don't let go of the joy!" @GraceHarrison43 shared important messages with her fellow #TeamMintridge trustees last night around her journey through and beyond the wonderful world of gymnastics.

Could Switch the Play be your next partnership? Join our 2026 events calendar to support athlete transitions! Here's how you can get involved: 🎁 Donate raffle or auction prizes 📆 Sponsor an event 🤝 Partner or collaborate Find out more here: switchtheplay.com/support-us/par…

Evolve & Thrive is back - now for Rugby Union! 🏉🙌 Powered by Champions 2003, we're offering 20 FREE places on this 12-month programme to help players prepare for life after sports with mentoring, events and skill building. Applications now open!👉 shorturl.at/znoYc

We’re thrilled to offer our Switched On members FREE tickets (worth £445!) to the National Sales Conference in Birmingham, a CPD-accredited event packed with networking, workshops and career opportunities. 📅 Thu, 13th Nov, 9am - 5pm 🎟️ Register here: shorturl.at/Cfl2m

Reminder! 🚴‍♀️ Cycle Coast to Coast for a Cause! Take on our 3 day, 450km challenge from Holland-on-Sea to Barry, 17th–21st Sept 2025, and help support athletes beyond sport with us! Places are limited, sign up now: switchtheplay.com/events/coast-t…

🚴‍♀️ Cycle Coast to Coast for a Cause! Take on our 3 day, 450km challenge from Holland-on-Sea to Barry, 17th–21st September 2025, and help support athletes beyond sport with us! Click here to find out more: switchtheplay.com/events/coast-t… #CycleForChange #SwitchThePlay #CharityChallenge

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week! An important aspect of the Switch the Play community is ‘The Hub’, a new online platform! If you are a Switched On member and would like to find out more, contact grace.stanley@switchtheplay.com

Sporting Chance Prize Draw is now live! There are some fantastic prizes to be won for as little as £10! Every penny of your Prize Draw donation will help to support our athletes struggling with life after sport. Click the link below enter! sportingchanceprizedraw.com/charities/swit…

Attention GSF athletes Switch The Play Foundation and GLL Sport Foundation invite you to a masterclass exploring techniques to help athletes manage stress. You will have received a link to register; contact gll.sportfoundation@gll.org if you experience any issues signing up.

Switch the Play has partnered with the National Sales Conference to offer athletes a unique opportunity to attend this event. We expect this event to be very popular, so we advise anyone interested to apply: forms.gle/vAUg9BorHJHyAT…

Have you got what it takes to be an Olympic or Paralympic athlete? If you are a sporty and active 16-24 year old then apply to Find Your Greatness, a new athlete recruitment programme from UK Sport, Team GB and ParalympicsGB. Apply by Monday 14th October. Unleash your potential!

Today is World Mental Health Day We believe that every day should be World Mental Health Day, as every day is an opportunity to begin your mental health journey! #WorldMentalHealthDay

Evolve to Thrive is live! We have collaborated with Dame Kelly Holmes Trust to deliver EVOLVE TO THRIVE - the programme that empowers athlete journeys through their transition, and beyond. Click this link to find out more and sign up! switchtheplay.com/news/evolve-to… #EvolvetoThrive

Switch the Play Foundation is thrilled to welcome Ben Hawes as a trustee. We look forward to working alongside Ben in the coming years! Click here to find out more: switchtheplay.com/news/new-trust…

Switch the Play Foundation is thrilled to welcome Mary Few as a trustee. We look forward to working alongside Mary in the coming years! Click here to find out more: switchtheplay.com/news/new-trust…

Switch the Play Foundation is thrilled to welcome Martin Bould as a trustee. We look forward to working alongside Martin in the coming years! Click here to find out more: switchtheplay.com/news/new-trust…

🔊 Reminder UK Sport, Team GB and ParalympicsGB are launching a new athlete recruitment programme, Find Your Greatness. If you’re aged 16-24, are sporty and active and want to try out for a range of Olympic and Paralympic sports, visit findyourgreatness.co.uk to learn more.

We have a brand new look! 🥁 Our new logo accompanies a strong message about our identity. ‘Redefining the Path’ encapsulates our commitment to both supporting and inspiring athletes to redefine their paths and create new opportunities beyond their sporting careers.