James Gilley

I bring a passionate, creative and innovative approach to my leadership. I hold a central focus to providing positive social and environmental change through all my endeavours. I am humbled to have met so many incredible people throughout the creation of The Running Charity – a unique charity helping both young men and women escape homelessness.

I am a strong believer that sport has a power beyond measure. The late Nelson Mandela beautifully said – “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than government in breaking down racial barriers.”