Educational charity raises £5,500 to help fund new Yorkshire base

Run With It works with schools and education providers, including special needs and adult learners, to provide lessons outside of the traditional classroom.

It currently works out of three locations, including Hull’s MKM stadium, the Flemingate shopping centre in Beverley and Bridlington Town football club. It plans to open a fourth base in the region this year.

By bringing young people into more informal environments and teaching real-life experiences, the charity said its approach makes learning fun as well as transforming their understanding.

Lisa Dawson, director of Run With It, said: “We are so grateful to everyone who came along to our Race Night and gave so generously. There must have been nearly 200 people in total and they all had a great time.”

She added: “We know that the traditional classroom environment doesn’t suit all children and, since we began our work over twenty years ago, we have helped thousands with our programmes.”