Foxhills Members Lead the Way in Sustainable Sport: KitRound X Foxhills

Foxhills 360° Report: October Donation Drive

Thanks to the generosity of our members, the impact of our first KitRound x Foxhills collection has been remarkable:

• 3,227kg CO₂ emissions avoided
  Equivalent to 212 hours of mowing with a petrol greens mower.
• 78,450 litres of water saved
  Enough to irrigate 32 average golf greens for a day.
• 158kg of kit redistributed through KitRound
  Preventing more than 78,448 landfill years.
• All whilst raising fund for Foxhills Community Camps
  Supporting free holiday programmes for local children.

A powerful reminder that even small gestures, like passing on a pair of trainers or a golf club, can have a long-lasting impact.

Foxhills 360 Report

Next Member Donation Drive: 2^nd to 6^th February 2026

Our next big club-wide kit collection will take place 2^nd to 6^th February, with full details to follow in the new year. As we move into springtime together as a Foxhills community: De-Clutter, Donate, and Do Good.

Looking Back: Launch Weekend Success
On Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October 2025, our members came together to support the launch of the KitRound x Foxhills sustainability initiative by donating pre-loved sports kit and equipment.
We saw an overwhelming response, with donations ranging from golf clubs and tennis racquets to trainers and all types of sportswear. The London Irish Foundation team were on-site both days to sort, weigh, and process every item, preparing them for listing on the Foxhills Kitshop, online platform.

A Shared Mission for Change 

Kitround’s mission is simple:

“To keep sportswear in circulation, reduce waste, and break down financial barriers to participation.”

Through this partnership, Foxhills, Kitround, and the London Irish Foundation are ensuring every donated item finds a meaningful new life, whether through resale, recycling, or redistribution to those who need it most.

What happens to Your Donations

Every donated item is carefully assessed by the London Irish Foundation team.

• Usable items are sold through the Foxhills Kitshop.
• Damaged or label-free garments are recycled in partnership with the Salvation Army, which operates the UK’s largest polyester recycling plant in Kettering. There, unwearable sportswear is transformed into pellets that serve as raw materials for new textiles.
• Items featuring club logos or embroidery are repurposed locally through the Foundation’s youth programmes, ensuring that young people who might not otherwise afford sportswear can take part in sport.

Supporting the Next Generation

Proceeds from the Foxhills Kitshop directly support Foxhills Community Camps, which fund free holiday programmes for local children across Surrey.

Organised by Runnymede Borough Council and funded by the Hayton Charitable Trust (with over £200,000 committed until 2025), these camps offer six to fourteen-year-olds, many referred through agencies such as Action for Carers and the Family Support Programme, a safe, active, and joyful space during school holidays.

Together, We Make a Difference

Thank you to everyone who showed incredible support at the launch of Kitround X Foxhills.

Your generosity in donating pre-loved sports kit and equipment is helping give these items a meaningful new life, supporting both our community and the planet.

Together, we’re proving that small actions, like passing on a pair of trainers or a golf club, can make a big difference.

FOXHILLS KITSHOP

OUR COMMUNITY INITIATIVE