Red Roses World Cup win inspires renovation project at Wasps FC
Posted by: electime 4th November 2025
Toolstation in partnership with Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) funds young volunteers to transform clubhouse.
Toolstation, one of Britain’s largest suppliers of tools and building supplies, joined forces with social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) to transform the Wasps FC clubhouse, at Twyford Avenue in West London. The transformation follows the huge success of the Red Roses after their historic Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 victory against Canada.
Wasps FC, part of the local Ealing community, plays host to the Wasps Women’s team, the men’s amateur team and almost 20 teams across different ages and skills, including four girls’ teams at U18, U16, U14 and U12 levels.
The renovation project saw local young people work alongside the VIY team to refurbish the amateur rugby club’s clubhouse, creating a brand-new roofed outdoor bar area so that players, families, and local fans can enjoy it all year round, and build greater financial resilience for the club.
As well as creating a sporting hub for the local community, the refurbishment is empowering local young people with trade and construction skills, giving them hands-on experience, industry accreditations, and the confidence to pursue future employment opportunities, while renovating a space they can enjoy and benefit from.
Through its partnership with Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), Toolstation helped create opportunities for young people to gain City & Guilds qualifications. The project supported 13 young people not currently in education, employment, or training (NEET), who worked alongside professional VIY Trade Mentors to develop practical skills and confidence. As a result, 11 learners achieved City & Guilds accreditations in areas such as Paint Finishing Skills and Site Carpentry Skills.
Rupert Nichols, Customer and Commercial Director at Toolstation said: “The Red Roses have captivated the nation with their incredible victory, and funding the transformation of this clubhouse is our way of helping to inspire a new generation to enjoy this space.
“Partnering with VIY means we can help improve community spaces and teach young volunteers valuable skills. We believe that this project will provide young people with more opportunities, whether that’s through rugby or learning practical trade and building skills.”
Ed Sellwood, COO and Co-Founder at VIY, said: “We’re proud of our long-term partnership with Toolstation, helping to inspire and diversify the next generation of tradespeople, whilst helping to improve spaces that matter to communities that desperately need improvements. We look forward to continuing our great work together this year.”
