Salford Red Devils Foundation is the first official Manbassador for Salford.

The Foundation is the charitable arm of the Salford Red Devils Rugby League Club. They strive to empower better lives through Rugby League, working with schools, colleges, community clubs and groups across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire.

The mission of the Salford Red Devils Foundation is to raise aspirations and inspire potential for all ages and abilities, improving the life chances of people in our communities.

The seven Foundation Themes are the catalyst for all of their work. These have been designed to ensure they achieve their goal of inspiring potential for all in the community.

• Increasing Rugby League participation
• Raising aspirations
• Empowering healthy lifestyles
• Creating belonging in our communities
• Enhancing Disability Rugby League
• Developing pathways on and off the field
• Providing training and careers opportunities

As part of its Manbassador role, the Foundation is delivering a 16-week men’s health and wellbeing programme, starting on Wednesday 5 November, focusing on positive mental wellbeing, physical fitness and healthy eating. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet players from the club who are backing the Manbassadors scheme.

Nathan Connell, Salford Red Devils Super League player, said:

“It is great that Salford Red Devils Foundation is leading the way as the city’s first Manbassador. Providing men with the opportunity to get together to focus on their physical and mental wellbeing is so important. We need to get the message out that it is okay to ask for help.”

The Salford Red Devils Foundation team includes qualified teachers, international rugby league coaches, dance co-ordinators and ex professional players, who deliver a wide range of programmes. They’re supported by the Salford Red Devils’ first team stars, women’s team players, and even the club’s official mascot – Diablo.

Through its involvement in the Manbassadors scheme, the Salford Red Devils Foundation is helping to break down the stigma around men’s mental health and inspire more men across Salford to look after their wellbeing and support one another.

Find out more about the Salford Red Devils Foundation at www.salfordreddevilsfoundation.co.uk