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Hull FC joins forces with Hull & Humber KC Cares

The Hull & Humber KC Cares partnership has been strengthened thanks to support from Hull FC.

Jon Flatman Hull FC, Tessa Wray KC Cares and Nick Thompson KC

Hull & Humber KC Cares is a business led programme that engages employees in their communities through volunteering. Over the last two years, over 300 volunteers have taken part in the Hull & Humber KC Cares programme, resulting in 2298 hours of volunteering for 92 community groups. 

Hull FC recognises the important work Hull & Humber KC Cares members do to help raise the aspirations of young people, tackle employability issues and improve local communities in greatest need. The club has pledged to support Hull & Humber KC Cares by endorsing key activities with player appearances, providing match day tickets for local groups and volunteers and promoting the programme at matches and via their contacts. 

Jon Flatman, Hull FC Community Director,said: “The club has played an integral part in the life of the people of Hull and East Yorkshire since its formation in 1865. Through sport we aim to not only raise awareness of the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle but also increase educational achievement and raise life aspirations. Hull & Humber KC Cares shares our values and we are delighted to be working with them.” 

Cares is the volunteering programme of Business in the Community (BITC), and has a network of more than 350 partner companies across the UK. The work that Cares does contributes to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda of its members. 

Hull & Humber KC Cares Manager, Tessa Wray said: “It’s fantastic that Hull FC has seen the positive impact that the Cares programme has. Volunteering not only benefits the business involved, but their employees and local communities too. Businesses are an integral part of all of our communities and their success, and it’s important for them to give back for the benefit of their staff, reputation and for the communities they serve.” 

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

For more information on Hull FC please visit their website.