What we do for the kids

Learning experiences
We provide children with learning experiences of life which support the delivery of the National Curriculum in schools.

The real world
Our children visit work places and see the many different jobs and careers available of which they might never have been aware.

Encouraging aspiration
We involve many children who are living in challenging circumstances, some from families where there's been generations of unemployment.

What it's all about

Latest News

Dream day for deeply deserving Hull schoolboy Tarek Mansour

12 Feb 2013

He’s been in and out of hospital since he was a baby but never complains and always excels at school. Tarek Mansour, 12, has been selected for a surprise day out organised by Hull Children's University after inspiring classmates, despite suffering ongoing health problems.

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Our Sponsors

  • The James Reckitt Charity

    Hull Children’s University’s Learning Destinations Co-ordinator, Jayne Winstanley has been working in partnership with the team at Hull City Libraries, led by Assistant Head of Service, Michelle Alford and Principal Librarian, Chris Hill.

  • Monkey

    ​When we first came up with the idea of helping charities whilst delivering a great car insurance comparison site, we were sure there was nothing else like it on the web. We’ve all seen the gimmicky adverts for car insurance comparison sites, but we wanted to be so much more.

  • Hull Truck Theatre

    Hull Children's University are delighted to partner with Hull Truck Theatre this year.

  • Yorkshire Staffing Services

    ​Yorkshire Staffing Services are your local recruitment partner. We are a leading provider or permanent and contract staff specialising in the IT, Legal, Technical, Commercial and Executive sectors.

  • Wedge Welly

    ​The WedgeWelly story is one of true entrepreneurial spirit, and it’s a source of inspiration to others who have a business idea, but are yet to act and take the first step.

  • MS3

    ​MS3 is an independent fibre network operator in the Hull and East Riding area offering a wide range of IT solutions to businesses.

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What everybody says about us...

  • Thank you to Hull CU & mentors for inviting us to participate in the prison project. I know that the girls benefited from this experience.

    Lesley-Ann Knight, Newland School for Girls

  • I really enjoyed the experience, it was fascinating. I hope to be involved in more.

    Student from Newland School for Girls

  • Hull CU gives kids the chance to see beyond the end of their street, to get a glimpse of the world that awaits them.

    Peter Connor
    Director of Connor Newman Limited, Hull

  • You're giving children a wider experience of life and inspiring them to fulfil their potential.

    Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP

  • Hull CU supports schools in their quest to provide a curriculum that is exciting, accessible and meaningful.

    Mrs Skipper
    Head Teacher of St. Nicholas Primary School

  • The Hull CU gives both schools in the federation an extra dimension to what our curriculum provision. It allows children to benefit from additional high quality learning opportunities and to take part in exciting and engaging visits.

    Head teacher of Thanet Primary School

  • I strongly believe in the ethics that Hull CU work towards and I'm always happy to help in any way I can, John & Eve and the staff do a great job inspiring children.

    Craig Sandercock
    Head Coach of Hull Kingston Rovers

  • The work that the Hull CU do is truly inspirational and Airco are pleased to continue to support them as they raise aspirations and make a difference to young lives.

    Neil Fisher, MD of Airco

  • I have found working with Hull Children’s University both inspirational and fulfilling!

    Steve Keenan, Head of Customer Services at KC and proud trustee of Hull CU

  • HCU is an amazing and life-changing charity with very clear aims and ambitions. The work that HCU does is so invaluable to those children, and ultimately the future of this City.

    Victoria Quinn
    Chairwoman of Women in Business 2012

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