Wasps Legends pictured on the 2016 Caldy tour in their Wasps Legends blazers

About Us

We are a Charitable Foundation dedicated to changing lives through the spirit of rugby.

Our story

The Wasps Legends Charitable Foundation was founded in 2012 with the sole aim of giving back to a remarkable community. We quickly realised that our specialty lay in creating and developing events that people wanted to attend, with the joint benefit of raising significant funds for deserving causes.

We now collaborate with charities, not for profits and individuals who align with our vision & mission. Our preference remains to support smaller organisations that can substantively benefit from our grant funding.

Our values

Our values underpin the way that we operate as a Charitable Foundation, and run through all of the work that we do. Teamwork, Community, Wellbeing, Compassion, Integrity & Inclusivity are what define us.

Teamwork

A Wasps FC team huddle before a match showing their team ethic at Twyford Avenue

Given our background, teamwork and camaraderie are hugely important to us. The core tenets of cooperation, common purpose, loyalty and responsibility go a long way to defining who we are as a charitable foundation.

Community

Wasps FC fans give the Wasps Women team a guard of honour showing the community spirit at Twyford Avenue

Community is at the heart of everything that we do. The Wasps Legends Charitable Foundation provides a sense of belonging, companionship and ultimately self-worth to many.

Wellbeing

Brave Minds, a charity partner, who put wellbeing and mental health at the forefront of their charity

We support a range of programmes that endorse positive physical, social and mental wellbeing.

Compassion

A School of Hard Knock's mentor showing compassion with one of their players under the rugby posts

Our focus is upon positively changing the lives of those that are in need. Demonstrating compassion is vital in achieving this.

Integrity

A School of Hard Knock's mentor shaking hands with one of the children on the programme, welcoming them before the session starts

The Wasps Legends Charitable Foundation continually strives to be ethical and transparent in everything that we do.

Inclusivity

The Wasps Legends Cycle Club in a group photo at Twyford Avenue, showing all ages and backgrounds, ready to come together to cycle in aid of charitable causes

We stress at every opportunity that everyone is welcome at the Wasps Legends Charitable Foundation, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, disability, sex or sexual orientation.

The legends team

Toby Holcroft

Toby Holcroft

Ops Manager

Toby has worked with Wasps Legends since 2021, recently coming on board as a full time employee. His background is within sports hospitality and events having previously worked on assets such as UEFA Champions League, ICC Cricket World Cup and Manchester City.

Tom Scott

Tom Scott

Social Media

Tom is the Founder & Managing Director of the Social Saint, a digital marketing agency specialising in all things social media. He has been working with us for the past 18 months, and is responsible for our social media communications.

Our trustees

Chris Braithwaite

Chris Braithwaite

Chairman

A former Wasp that became the youngest Equity Partner at Cushman & Wakefield Property Consultants, in fifteen years with the company. Chris then joined Apple where he headed up the Worldwide Design for Apple Stores over a remarkably successful twelve-year period.

Peter Scrivener

Peter Scrivener

Founder & Events Specialist

In addition to an excellent playing career, Peter founded the Past Players Network, whilst working as Commercial Director at London Wasps. In 2011, with the help of a number of other former Wasps players, Peter brought the Wasps Legends Charitable Foundation to life, and continues to help drive the foundation forward to this day.

James Stanley

James Stanley

Treasurer

A recent addition to the Board of Trustees, boasting over twenty years' of experience in the services sector. James is now a management consultant working across a range of sectors, specialising in advising and delivering strategical development, alongside change and improvement programs.

Sol N'Jie

Sol N'Jie

Events Specialist

As well as representing Wasps, Sol has held a number of team management & coaching positions. He is the President of Wasps FC & sits on the Exec Committee. He also advises on outdoor public events regarding the use of drone operational services, and provides Expert Witness services.

Allyson Foster

Allyson Foster

Marketing & Communications

Allyson has more than 20 years’ experience in the financial services sector where she has held senior marketing positions with responsibility for strategy, global brand and communications.

Mark Rogers

Mark Rogers

Business Development

Mark has been involved with Wasps since his debut in 1984, and he continues to play a key role as a Trustee. Mark is an Executive Director at St James’s Place Wealth Management, where he has responsibility for the largest businesses in the UK.