The Running Charity
Also known as: Trc
TRC provides running & fitness-based initiatives to homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 16-24, using the great value of sport as a catalyst for proactive and productive social change. By providing them with the means to participate in healthy recreation and with access to support services to relieve their needs and assist them to integrate into society.
Activities & Mission
TRC provides running & fitness-based initiatives to homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 16-24, using the great value of sport as a catalyst for proactive and productive social change. By providing them with the means to participate in healthy recreation and with access to support services to relieve their needs and assist them to integrate into society.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Home Straight (organisation 5050328)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £906,663 | £435,599 | £392,662 | £742,729 | £636,500 | 9 / 30 |
| 2023 | £351,273 | £421,779 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £374,525 | £427,064 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £486,621 | £352,856 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2020 | £280,238 | £275,425 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Running Charity
What does The Running Charity do?
TRC provides running & fitness-based initiatives to homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 16-24, using the great value of sport as a catalyst for proactive and productive social change. By providing them with the means to participate in healthy recreation and with access to support services to relieve their needs and assist them to integrate into society.
How much income did The Running Charity report in 2024?
The Running Charity reported total income of £907k and reported expenditure of £436k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Running Charity?
The Running Charity has a program ratio of 43.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Running Charity registered as a charity?
The Running Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 2014 as charity number 1157501. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Running Charity?
The Running Charity is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Loudon McMurtrie. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Running Charity operate?
The Running Charity operates across 5 areas, including Brighton And Hove, Leeds City, Manchester City and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Running Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Running Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157501.
Details
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated