Fylde Rugby Community Foundation is delighted to announce that Napthens Solicitors are supporting the Foundation as a Programme Sponsor for its Highfield Mentoring and Rugby Programme, commencing from September 2026.
The partnership represents a shared commitment to supporting young people and creating positive opportunities through education, mentoring and sport.
Delivered at Highfield Leadership Academy, the Mentoring and Rugby Programme is designed to engage young people who may benefit from additional support, helping them build confidence, resilience and key life skills through a combination of classroom-based mentoring and practical rugby sessions.
Using the core values of rugby: Teamwork, respect, discipline, enjoyment and sportsmanship.
The programme creates a positive environment where students can develop both personally and socially. Through regular mentoring sessions, pupils are encouraged to reflect on challenges, set goals, improve their communication skills and develop strategies to overcome barriers that may be impacting their education or wellbeing.
The support from Napthens Solicitors will help ensure the continued delivery and development of the programme at Highfield Leadership Academy, enabling more students to access the opportunities, guidance and support it provides.
Mark Sutcliffe, Foundation Operations Manager, said:
“At Fylde Rugby Community Foundation, we see first-hand the difference that mentoring and positive role models can make in a young person’s life. We are delighted Napthens Solicitors is now a Programme Sponsor and thank them for investing in the future of young people in our community. Their support will help us continue creating opportunities for students to grow in confidence, develop valuable life skills and realise their potential both on and off the rugby field.”
Keith Melling, Partner and Head of the Corporate Team at Napthens, said:
“Supporting the communities we serve is an important part of who we are at Napthens. We’re proud to support Fylde Rugby Community Foundation and become a Programme Sponsor of the Highfield Mentoring and Rugby Programme.
The combination of mentoring, education and sport creates positive opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop resilience and gain valuable life skills. Through programmes like this, young people are encouraged to overcome challenges, realise their potential and develop skills that will benefit them both now and in the future.
This partnership is also a natural extension of our #OpeningDoors social mobility initiative, which is focused on helping people realise their potential by widening access to opportunities, regardless of background or circumstance.
We’re delighted to be working alongside the Foundation to support a programme that is making a meaningful difference in the local community and creating lasting opportunities for students at Highfield Leadership Academy.”
Napthens Solicitors is a leading North West law firm, providing legal services to businesses, individuals and organisations across the region. With strong roots in the communities it serves, the firm is committed to making a positive difference beyond the workplace and supporting initiatives that help young people and local communities thrive.
Fylde Rugby Community Foundation currently works with schools and communities across Lancashire, delivering a wide range of programmes that use the power of sport to inspire, educate and create lasting positive change.
The Foundation is proud to welcome Napthens Solicitors as a Programme Sponsor and looks forward to working together to continue making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people at Highfield Leadership Academy and beyond.
