From left to right, Hull KR player Rhys Lovegrove, Tessa Wray from Hull & Humber KC Cares, Sarah Smith and Chris Tomlinson from Hull KR

Hull KR is tackling community issues head on thanks to a new partnership with Business in the Community’s (BITC) volunteering programme, Hull & Humber KC Cares. 

Hull KR has joined current members Hull FC, KC, PwC, Princes Quay Shopping Centre, St Stephens Shopping Centre, Wilkin Chapman Solicitors and Yorkshire Bank, to help address community issues and support disadvantaged communities. 

Hull & Humber KC Cares engages businesses in their communities through volunteering. In the last two years, over 400 volunteers have taken part in the Hull & Humber KC Cares programme, resulting in over 2500 hours of volunteering supporting over 60 community groups. 

Chris Tomlinson, Head of Community Engagement at Hull KR said: “The volunteering opportunities and the direct contact with the community that the Hull & Humber KC Cares programme provides supports the work of the Hull Kingston Rovers Education and Sport Trust. Being able to volunteer in our communities will be a visible demonstration of our commitment and allow us to meet the people who support the club and make a positive contribution to them.” 

Hull & Humber KC Cares Business Manager, Tessa Wray said: “Hull KR has a fantastic community programme and the club spends a lot of time working with people of all ages, using rugby to forge relationships. Volunteering with like-minded businesses will enable the club to work with a wider variety of organisations and communities and see firsthand the power of volunteering. We are delighted to have them on board.” 

To find out more about how to get involved in the Hull & Humber KC Cares programme please call Tessa Wray, Business Manager on (01482) 638610 or email:  tessa.wray@bitc.org.uk