Grant UK and Bath Rugby have completed the delivery of their Kick The Carbon campaign into primary schools for a second year.
According to a statement, more than 1,200 local school children took part throughout the 2024/25 season. This is an increase of 35% compared to the previous year.
In this latest season, the sessions were delivered into 11 new schools based throughout Wiltshire and Somerset, four of which were based in Swindon near to Grant UK’s Headquarters. Each session combined classroom activities and outside games.
In the classroom, the children worked in groups to create posters about the different ways to be more sustainable. Outside games involved core rugby skills as well as learning relating back to the classroom activities. In total, Grant UK reported that 88 hours of educational learning was provided, which was 20% more than in 2023/24.
Anna Wakefield, head of internal sales and marketing at Grant UK, said: “We are incredibly proud of what the programme has achieved. Seeing it evolve into something that not only educates young people about sustainability but also inspires them to take action at home is incredibly rewarding. Partnering with Bath Rugby has allowed us to connect with local communities through sport, in a meaningful and lasting way, and the enthusiasm from both the schools and the children has been fantastic.”
Mike Fordham, rugby development officer at Bath Rugby, added: “I am incredibly proud to have played a role in developing a powerful and impactful programme with Grant UK, aimed at educating children about carbon reduction through rugby.
“Through our ‘Kick the Carbon’ initiative, I and other Bath Rugby coaches engaged with 1,216 pupils across 11 schools, sparking real excitement around both Bath Rugby and Grant UK. So much so, that students and teachers were asking how they could get more involved! This programme has been a fantastic example of how sport can be used as a vehicle to inspire, educate, and create opportunities for all children.”