RISE aims to support the development of children & young people’s mental health & wellbeing.
Our Programmes

Bristol Bears Community Foundation is the club's award-winning charity, delivering programmes that are proven to change the lives of people across the region.
The registered charity works with over 8,000 people from the local community each year and is regularly recognised for its work on a national scale, winning numerous Parliamentary Awards since 2008.
The Foundation delivers a broad range of programmes across the South West, serving the community across four key areas: education, participation, health, and inclusion.
To find out more about our programmes please click the links below:
Bear in Mind is a health and wellbeing programme aimed at equipping girls in secondary education with the tools to build self-confidence.
HITZ is Premiership Rugby’s award-winning education and employability programme which works with over 2,000 14-18-year-olds every year.
The Bristol Bears 'Premiership Rugby Academy' camps are designed with the modern player in mind.
Spectrum Sports offers tailored PE & Sport delivery, resources, and staff development to the Special Educational Needs and Disability sector
Inclusive Community Sport offers Wheelchair Rugby for adults (16+), as well as meaningful Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity for 0-18 yrs
#GoldenMemories social connectivity, shared reminiscence, and physical activity for participants aged 50+.
Premiership Rugby’s Tackling Health programme is an interactive project for children aged seven - eight which teaches children about health.
Bright Sparks uses sport to engage with and educate some of the most disaffected young people in the most deprived areas of Bristol.
The Super Sunday experience provides mini and junior players with a unique opportunity to enhance their passion for club rugby.
Project Rugby is run by Premiership Rugby in collaboration with England Rugby designed to increase participation in the game.
Donate and fund the life changing work delivered by the Bristol Bears Community Foundation.