ABOUT THE NIALL STRINGER FOUNDATION
To lose a young life to suicide is one of the most heart breaking tragedies and something which can be prevented.
The Niall Stringer Foundation aims to help prevent more tragedies like ours occur.
OUR STORY
Niall was a caring young lad who had time for everyone who surrounded him.
He grew up in the Southend area, and loved his rugby, music, and the local skate park and the colour Pink.
Niall played rugby for Old Brentwoods RFC and was a season ticket holder at Gloucester Rugby Club. He used to follow the Cherry & Whites all over the country with his younger brother Callum & dad Phil. He loved rugby and was an incredibly talented player in his own right.
His infectious personality was loved by so many including his school mates and teachers, at King John School in Benfleet, his rugby mates and his skater pals.
Tragically, months before his 18th birthday, on 18th February 2022, Niall took his own life.
Niall’s sad passing prompted a reaction from all who loved him dearly and the #NS10 movement was formed.
His family, coaches & teammates, channelled their emotions into wanting to make sure they could help others in a positive way with clear goal to promote mental health awareness and wellbeing in sports clubs across the UK.
The rugby community came together for a Memorial Day in May 2022, which included a match which was refereed by international referee Christophe Ridley, who is also one of our patrons, and alongside messages of support from Rugby greats such as Will Greenwood, Michael Lynagh, Jason Robinson, Jackson Wray & Johnny Wilkinson, the Niall Stringer Foundation was born.
One year on from the memorial day, off the back of an absolute tragedy, we are making a positive step to help in the prevention of suicide by using the power of sport to raise awareness around mental health and wellbeing.
MISSION
Niall Stringer Foundations sole mission is to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and wellbeing, and give sports clubs, at all levels, across the UK the tools to allow them to contribute positively in the prevention of suicide in young people.
DONATE
We need to raise much needed funds so we are able to support sports clubs across the UK in raising awareness about mental health, well-being and suicide
Donating is really simple. you can either do a direct bank transfer using the details below, or simply click the donate button which will take you to our Just Giving donation page.
Niall Stringer Foundation
Metro Bank
Sort Code: 23-05-80
Account Number: 48226779
100% of all money raised is donated to the foundation.
All of the Trustees and Committee Members
carry out their duties on a voluntary basis.