Business figures from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire gathered for the official launch of Run With It’s new Patron’s Scheme – an initiative designed to secure vital funding for the educational charity’s ongoing work whilst supporting its plans for growth across the region.
Run With It aims to improve core educational skills in both Maths and English while learners also develop essential life skills that go beyond the classroom walls.
The event, held at Hotham Hall in East Yorkshire, welcomed guests to learn more about how they can play a part in making a tangible difference.
The charity’s director Lisa Dawson said: “Our whole ethos is to inspire, motivate and educate the generation of tomorrow who are getting left behind and ignored. We want to give young people those lightbulb moments in life that help them change their direction and support them on a pathway to succeed.
“Consider the fact that Hull is the fourth most deprived area in education in England and the sixth most deprived in terms of household income. Some children to the east of Hull have never seen the Humber Bridge, while in Bridlington, the 10th most deprived town in the country, we see children who haven’t seen the sea, even though they live in a seaside town.
“The generosity and commitment of our patrons will be instrumental in allowing us to not only continue this vital work but also expand our reach to help even more young people.”
The Patron’s Scheme has three levels, providing different ways for businesses to engage with the charity to help fund either their intervention programmes or enrichment days.
With several high-profile business leaders already pledging their support, Run With It is now inviting more companies to join the Patron’s Scheme and become part of a movement that is set to drive real change.
