Rising Stars (Charity)

About

Rising Stars is a volunteer-led outreach charity that aims to improve the lives of young people aged 10–18 from underserved areas of Glasgow, using basketball as a tool for social change. In partnership with Glasgow University Sport, GUSA, and many of our partner educational institutions, we deliver weekly after-school coaching and offer wider opportunities as participants progress—such as free academic tuition, mentorship, university visits, coaching qualifications, and competitive play. Our mission is rooted in our “Pay-It-Forward” philosophy: rather than monetary return, we ask that those supported go on to support others, creating a lasting cycle of community empowerment. With the backing of partner organisations and grant funding, we’ve achieved tangible social outcomes and continue to grow our impact locally and nationally.

Where we work