Julie James AM, Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, officially launched Ospreys in the Community at the Liberty Stadium on Thursday afternoon, along with Alun Wyn Jones, Scott Baldwin, Dan Lydiate and Justin Tipuric and pupils from Awel Y Mor and Cwm Glas schools.
Paul Whapham is the foundation manager who will organise activities on a day-to-day basis, and he believes the potential is limitless.
"Ospreys in the Community can play an important part in improving many people's lives irrespective of age, ability or gender" said Whapham.
"It's not just about rugby; rather, it is about using the Ospreys name and profile as a force for change in many different ways. The purpose of Ospreys in the Community is to have a positive effect on changing people's attitudes to education, health and leading a healthier lifestyle.
"We will achieve that through developing and delivering programmes that encourage communities to become more resilient. Supporting key Government agendas and initiatives, we aim to make a difference within communities by empowering people, and improving skills such as self-confidence, leadership and communication.
"We can only deliver on those aims if we are true to our word, working with public, private and third sector organisations to become a self sufficient and financially independent Foundation, really making a positive difference to people across Ospreylia."
To buy tickets for the GUINNESS PRO12 Grand Final click here. Also follow us on Facebook, join the conversation on Twitter, sign up to our YouTube channel for extensive match highlights and sign up for our newsletter for regular updates on the GUINNESS PRO12.
63x46.png){kind=logo}