Members of the Bon Accord Rotary Club have planned a historic cycle to raise funds for Streetsport, the Denis Law Legacy Trust’s flagship programme.

After a year like no other, the Denis Law Legacy Trust was hugely enthused to be offered the opportunity to take part in a virtual exchange to increase engagement and collaboration with participants and young volunteers across the globe.

As for organisations nationwide, from 18th March 2020 we had to adapt to changing restrictions. With suspension of face to face prison visits and the country going into national lockdown, our Stronger Families Inside Out delivery had to quickly change.

November 2020 marks Dave Thompson’s two year anniversary of volunteering with the Denis Law Legacy Trust. Read all about his time here!

The Denis Law Legacy Trust is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for the ‘Making a Difference’ award at the Aberdeen Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) 2021 Northern Star Business Awards.

The Denis Law Legacy Trust, has been recognised for its community work in the first ever Evening Express Champion Awards.

The 19th of August was a poignant date for the Denis Law Legacy Trust, it marked the return of our popular programme Streetsport.

At the beginning of 2020 we introduced Aidan and Megan to the team, two 3rd year Applied Sport and Exercise Science students at RGU, for a period of 6 weeks which tied in with their placement opportunity module.

The whole team here at the trust are extremely thankful to you for your continuing support, understanding and help during this time, we will all get there together and hopefully soon.​

Here’s a wee blog summarising the journey of someone who started volunteering with Streetsport in 2011. As you can imagine, a lot has changed since then!

A new Streetsport session which is run in partnership with a mixed martial arts gym in Torry is proving to be a great success for local youngsters.

As of close of play Thursday 19th March, all Streetsport sessions and events will be halted until further notice. This is in response to more stringent measures being put in place by the UK Government in relation to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Two prominent campaigns that are championed by the Denis Law Legacy Trust has been nominated for a StreetGames award in their National Awards event on March 25.

Mark Williams, Chief Operating Officer of the Denis Law Legacy Trust, has received an honorary degree from Robert Gordon University. Having joined the RGU staff in 2010, Mark was appointed DLLT COO in 2014 and has helped the trust and in particular its flagship programme, Streetsport, grow exponentially in the years since.

The Yes Ball Games campaign which originated in Aberdeen has gained further traction by appearing in renowned football show Soccer AM on Saturday morning. Read more for images and videos!

February 24th 2020 marks the 80th birthday of our legendary patron, Denis Law! So, with a wee eulogy and an album of images since the Trust began, here’s to you, Denis. Happy birthday!

Youth participants who attended Streetsport sessions in February have helped Robert Gordon University strive towards their Row Britannia 2020 goal.

From improving your mental and physical health to gaining friends and feeling included, read five reasons which may inspire you to get involved with volunteering for Streetsport in 2020.

Students at Robert Gordon University have travelled to Ghana this month to help fit-out a local school with much-need facilities.