School of Hard Knocks Charity company profile

School of Hard Knocks is a social inclusion charity that runs courses using sport to tackle unemployment, antisocial behaviour, crime and health. The charity has an expert team of coaches and mentors and is supported by a wide range of high profile individuals from within and outside sport. Its work has been documented multiple times by Sky Sports since 2007 and has grown into one of the most effective and high profile courses in the UK. It runs courses nationwide, using a unique programme of challenging activities and values-based lessons to help participants take positive steps forward in their lives. It teaches responsibility, motivation, teamwork, respect and discipline, helping individuals take responsibility for their actions and context. Its programmes are delivered to young children, teenagers and adults, with extra skills-based lessons tailored to participants and their requirements.