The Running Charity Group Run

14 years of pioneering impact through running.

Supporting young people most in need and furthest from support.

We work with young people aged 16–25 living with the effects of adverse childhood experiences, trauma and challenging mental health needs – compounded by things like leaving care, rebuilding after the criminal justice system, domestic abuse or homelessness.
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THE DIFFERENCE WE MADE IN 2025

IMPACT HEADLINES

Change that lasts isn't built in a single session. It's built by turning up, week after week, for young people the world has too often given up on. In 2025 that steady presence made the difference – and the figures alongside show it.

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Improved their mental health, measured using NHS scales
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Reduction in the lowest forms of mental health
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Improve or sustain suitable accommodation
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Improve employment, education or training outcomes
The running Charity, a unique support system with running at its heart

This is not run club.

Ours is a relational model, built with young people, not for them - and backed by over a decade of evidence and research. It starts with a trusted adult who runs alongside them week after week, easing isolation, building trust and growing confidence, with wraparound support: one-to-one key work, advocacy, and access to counselling and specialist help.
How the model works

1000 MILE CHALLENGE. 1000 MILE CHALLENGE. 1000 MILE CHALLENGE. 1000 MILE CHALLENGE. 1000 MILE CHALLENGE.

1000 Miles, this October
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The Running Charity, together, we can make real change.

Together, we can make real change

Working on the UK’s streets, we know youth homelessness and its associated issues are a big problem. We help hundreds of young people get back on their feet by building nurturing relationships.
Our mission

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26th January 2026
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26th January 2026
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Join The Team: Senior Programme Coach – Brighton 

16th July 2025

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