Running hubs for young people affected by homelessness

Programme ID 93

Organisation The Running Charity

Organisation type Registered charity

Registered Charity / Company 1157501

Primary contact Email alex.eagle@therunningcharity.org

Organisation Website therunningcharity.org

STARTED ON 2012

REGION ACTIVE England - North West, England - Yorkshire & Humber, England - London

LOCAL AUTHORITY London; Manchester; Leeds

GEOGRAPHIC REACH National (UK-wide)

SPORT USED Athletics

SOCIAL PURPOSE Mental Health & Wellbeing, Poverty & Inequality

CURRENT STATUS Active

AGE RANGE 17-25

DELIVERY SETTING Community venue

SESSION FREQUENCY Weekly

ACCESS Referral required

COST Free

LAST REVIEWED October 19, 2026

REVIEWED BY Louiza (Sport Local Action)

ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME

Running and fitness hubs for young people experiencing homelessness, offering group runs, 1:1 coaching, bespoke support and access to counselling, free of charge. Started in a King's Cross hostel in 2012; now in London, Manchester and Leeds.

WHO THE PROGRAMME SUPPORTS

Children & young people, Other

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