RUN WITH IT
We deliver innovative and challenging learning programmes for children and adult learners. Although the Centre has a broad range of programmes and initiatives, the main focus is on raising levels of both literacy and numeracy using the stadium as the classroom.We work with schools and education providers to design packages to support the needs of identified groups of all ages and abilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £126,842, which the trustees consider to be in excess of their stated policy target of six to nine months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £63,743 for the year, driven by increased donations and grants, while total expenditure on charitable activities and support costs amounted to £196,202.
What the accounts disclose
“the charity should carry between six and nine months of expenditure as its cash reserves.”
“Grants were received from Chameleon Business Interiors Limited £2,181 (2024 - £Nil) which is a company connected to the trustees of the Charity.” — page 16
“Income was received from Edukos Trust £Nil (2024 - £1,200) and Hull Collaborative Academy Trust £3,600 (2024 - £4,200) which are educational organisations connected to the trustees of the charity.” — page 16
“Grants were received from Chameleon Business Interiors Limited £2,181 (2024 - £Nil) which is a company connected to the trustees of the Charity.” — page 16
“Income was received from Edukos Trust £Nil (2024 - £1,200) and Hull Collaborative Academy Trust £3,600 (2024 - £4,200) which are educational organisations connected to the trustees of the charity.” — page 16
Funders the charity credits
- The Joseph and Annie Cattle Trust
- Garfield Weston Foundation
- Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust
- Brelms Trust
- The Alchemy Foundation
- Hull and East Riding Charitable Trust
- Travers Smith Foundation
- The Bradbury Foundation
- The Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation
- St James’s Place Charitable Foundation
- The National Lottery
Trustees
- Shaun Wattschair
- CHRISTOPHER HUSCROFT
- David Parkin
- Ian Franks
- MARK BATTY
- PATRCIA COYLE
- SEAN ROYCE
- Stephen Parnaby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £260k | £196k |
| 31/08/2024 | £153k | £158k |
| 31/08/2023 | £127k | £119k |
| 31/08/2022 | £83k | £92k |
| 31/08/2021 | £89k | £78k |
Common questions
Is RUN WITH IT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £126,842, which the trustees consider to be in excess of their stated policy target of six to nine months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £63,743 for the year, driven by increased donations and grants, while total expenditure on charitable activities and support costs amounted to £196,202. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RUN WITH IT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RUN WITH IT as a grant recipient include THE J F BRIGNALL CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FUNDING NETWORK, HELP FOR HEALTH, ANN WATSON'S TRUST, THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE J F BRIGNALL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £29k | |
| THE FUNDING NETWORK | FY2025 | £19k | |
| HELP FOR HEALTH | FY2023 | £13k | Unrestricted funds |
| ANN WATSON'S TRUST | FY2023 | £12k | |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | FY2021 | £10k | Children's services |
| THE J F BRIGNALL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | Medical Research & Care |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| HELP FOR HEALTH | FY2025 | £10k | |
| ANN WATSON'S TRUST | FY2024 | £8k | |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Grant funding of activities |
| HEY SMILE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE J F BRIGNALL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Youth Support |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Relief in Need |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | FY2023 | £3k | Children |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| ANN WATSON'S TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/05/2026 | £19k | Run with it. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2024 | £20k | Run with it. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/12/2021 | £10k | Catch Up and Run With it. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2020 | £9k | Run With It |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2018 | £10k | Run with it in the Community |