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Leicester Riders
Foundation

Basketball for All,

Impact for Life

Founded in 2015, the Leicester Riders Foundation is dedicated to growing basketball and creating lasting community impact. From grassroots to elite levels, we engage over 20,000 participants annually through coaching, development, and inclusive programmes.

Based at the Mattioli Arena, we support players, coaches, and volunteers of all ages, making basketball accessible and empowering the next generation both on and off the court.

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Our services

At Leicester Riders Foundation, we use the power of basketball to educate, engage, and inspire.

Explore our core services below and discover how you can get involved, support our mission, or benefit from our programmes.

Education

Delivering high-quality coaching and life-skills programmes in schools across Leicester and Leicestershire.

Community

Bringing basketball to local neighbourhoods through accessible sessions, camps, and outreach events for all ages.

Get involved

From volunteering to junior leagues, there are many ways to be part of the Foundation’s growing impact.

Support us

Help us continue our work through sponsorships, donations, or partnerships that create lasting change.

Policies

Our policies ensure a safe, inclusive, and well-governed environment across all LRF activities.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment for everyone involved in our programmes.

Help Us Make a Bigger Impact

Support our mission to make basketball accessible for all. Every contribution helps fund life-changing programmes in schools and communities.

Meet the team

Get to know the passionate people behind Leicester Riders Foundation.

Our team is dedicated to using basketball to make a lasting impact in the community—on and off the court.

Rob Jarram

Head of Foundation and Performance Pathway

Rob Jarram

Head of Foundation and Performance Pathway
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Greg Ellis

Head of Education / DSL

Greg Ellis

Head of Education / DSL
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Damon Taylor

Head of Basketball Participation

Damon Taylor

Head of Basketball Participation
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Aaran Kahlon

Head of Community Engagement

Aaran Kahlon

Head of Community Engagement
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Anne Mills

Compliance and Welfare Manager

Anne Mills

Compliance and Welfare Manager
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Aston Wright

Community Coach

Aston Wright

Community Coach
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Caylon Hatch

Community Coach Apprentice

Caylon Hatch

Community Coach Apprentice
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Pak Chingombe

Head Coach: Leicester College and U18 Boys Conference

Pak Chingombe

Head Coach: Leicester College and U18 Boys Conference
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Inside the Game with Riders Basketball Foundation

Stay up to date with the latest news, community projects and basketball action from Riders Basketball Foundation!

Check out our Instagram feed below for highlights, events, and behind-the-scenes moments. Follow us on Instagram to be part of the journey!