For more than a decade, Gullivers Sports Travel has proudly partnered with Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of rugby, helping to create opportunities for children and young people facing disadvantage across the UK and Ireland. Since the partnership began in 2014, the two organisations have shared a commitment to using the power of sport to make a positive impact on communities. 

At the heart of the partnership is a shared belief that every child deserves the chance to play, learn and feel safe, regardless of their circumstances. Through fundraising initiatives, awareness campaigns and support for life-changing projects, Gullivers has helped Wooden Spoon continue its mission of improving the lives of children living with disabilities, disadvantaged and those disengaged from society.

Using Rugby as a Force for Good

As one of the UK's leading sports travel companies, Gullivers has long recognised rugby's unique ability to bring people together. That ethos aligns perfectly with Wooden Spoon, which has changed the lives of thousands of children and young people through projects funded by the rugby community. ‘Giving children a chance’ is our shared vision and passion, integrity, teamwork and fun are the cornerstones of our partnership.

Over the years, together we have generated more than £100,000 in direct and indirect fundraising while helping to support over 10,000 children through a variety of initiatives and projects. 

Fundraising Through the Rugby Calendar

Some of the partnership's most successful fundraising activities have been linked to major rugby events. Since 2016, Gullivers has helped raise funds through the sale of co-branded hats and scarves during the Six Nations, Rugby World Cups and Autumn Internationals, while supporter tours have also provided valuable fundraising opportunities including raffles and charity rugby days.  The recent Lions tour of Australia in 2025 generated a staggering £26,500 in funds raised.

Gullivers has also supported campaigns such as Socks for Schools, helping to raise awareness among young rugby players while generating funds for projects that break down barriers to participation in sport. 

Supporting Life-Changing Projects

Funds raised through the partnership have helped Wooden Spoon support a wide range of projects focused on improving the lives of children and young people. These include programmes that use sport to tackle social disadvantage, support mental wellbeing and create inclusive opportunities for young people across the UK and Gullivers are proud to be part of this.

The partnership has also contributed towards projects such as The Wave Project, which uses surf therapy to help build confidence, resilience and wellbeing in young people facing challenges in their daily lives. 

Looking to the Future

More than ten years on, the partnership between Gullivers Sports Travel and Wooden Spoon continues to go from strength to strength. With a shared commitment to teamwork, community and opportunity, both organisations remain focused on creating positive change and helping more children reach their full potential. 

As Gullivers continues to take supporters to the world's biggest sporting events, the company remains equally proud of the impact being made away from the stadiums and sporting arenas. Through its partnership with Wooden Spoon, every fundraising initiative helps contribute towards a brighter future for children and young people who need it most.

Gullivers Sports Travel and Wooden Spoon thank you all for your support and for changing the lives of the next generation.