KCOM Goes Platinum for HEY Children’s University to mark Charity’s 30th Year
6 August 2026
Hull and East Yorkshire Children's University is delighted to announce that KCOM has become an official Platinum Partner, marking a new chapter in a partnership that has helped inspire local children and young people for over a decade.
The enhanced commitment comes during a landmark year for both organisations. While Hull and East Yorkshire Children's University celebrates its 30th anniversary, KCOM is marking 10 years of supporting the charity's work as an official partner.
For the past decade, KCOM has played an important role in helping Hull and East Yorkshire Children's University create opportunities for children and young people to learn beyond the classroom, discover new interests and raise their aspirations. By becoming a Platinum Partner, KCOM is reaffirming its commitment to investing in the future of the communities it has served for more than120 years.
Hull and East Yorkshire Children's University has spent the last 30 years championing the power of enrichment and lifelong learning, enabling thousands of children across the region to access activities and experiences that build confidence, develop skills and broaden horizons.
Rose James, Chief Executive of Hull and East Yorkshire Children's University, said:
"We are incredibly grateful to KCOM for increasing their support and becoming a Platinum Partner in our 30th anniversary year. KCOM has been a valued supporter of our work for the past 10 years, and this enhanced commitment demonstrates a genuine belief in the importance of helping children and young people reach their full potential.
"As a charity, strong partnerships enable us to continue providing life-changing opportunities for children across Hull and East Yorkshire. We are proud to have KCOM alongside us as we celebrate our first 30 years and look ahead to the future."
The strengthened partnership will support the charity's ongoing mission to ensure every child, regardless of background, has access to enriching experiences that inspire ambition, build resilience and unlock future opportunities.
Louise Babych said:
"As we celebrate 120 years of serving the region and 10 years of partnership with Hull and East Yorkshire Children's University, we're proud to be taking our support to the next level by becoming a Platinum Partner.
"The charity's work has a lasting impact on children and young people across our communities, helping them gain new experiences, develop confidence and recognise what they can achieve. We're delighted to support that work and look forward to building on our partnership for many years to come."
The announcement forms part of Hull and East Yorkshire Children's University's 30th birthday celebrations, recognising three decades of helping young people discover, learn and achieve, while strengthening partnerships that will help shape the next generation of talent across the region.
