Supporting the Howarths Foundation Stephen Gautrey Challenge Cup 2026

We are proud to continue our partnership with Howarths Foundation as they prepare for this year’s Stephen Gautrey Challenge Cup, an event bringing together business leaders, sporting personalities, and the local community to raise vital funds for an incredible cause.

Associate Director and Head of our Chemical & Process division, James Travis, will represent E3R on the pitch as part of the Howarths side, supporting fundraising efforts throughout the day. Alongside his role at E3, James is also a semi-professional player for Horbury Town FC, bringing experience, discipline, and a strong competitive edge to the match.

This year’s fixture sees the Business Building Futures team take on a Celebrity XI, managed by former Leeds United and Huddersfield Town player and manager, and Howarths Foundation ambassador, Simon Grayson and led by former professional footballer Jermaine Beckford and a mix of ex-professional athletes, music artists, and sporting personalities.

Event Details

Date: Sunday 12th July 2026

Time: 2:00 pm kick off

Location: West Riding County FA, Fleet Lane, Oulton, LS26 8NX

Alongside the main attraction there will be:

• Tuck shop
• Tombola
• Raffle
• Hot food stand
• Fully stocked bar
• Face painting
• Bouncy castle

About Howarths Foundation

Howarths Foundation is a Yorkshire-based charity dedicated to supporting the homeless, hidden homeless and vulnerable people into employment, education, training and/or housing.

Through tailored mentoring, personal development programmes, and ongoing support, they help individuals overcome barriers and build confidence, employability, and long-term career prospects. Their focus is on creating sustainable impact by opening doors to opportunities that can genuinely change lives.

Events such as the Stephen Gautrey Challenge Cup, Golf Day and wider fundraising initiatives play a vital role in enabling this work, helping to raise essential funds while also increasing awareness of the Foundation’s mission across the region.

Find out more about their fundraising events here

A Partnership Built Through Shared Platforms and Shared Purpose

Our relationship with Howarths Foundation has developed strongly since it’s beginning in March 2025, built on shared values and a commitment to creating opportunities for people across the region.

We are proud to be a member of their Business Building Futures programme, which has helped strengthen our involvement and connection with their wider mission to support people into employment, education, and training.

Our partnership is also strengthened through Leeds Manufacturing Festival, where Howarths Foundation are a charity partner and we are a long-standing headline sponsor. This provides the foundation for a wider working relationship, which has since grown into active collaboration on a number of initiatives.

In August 2025, the Stephen Gautrey Challenge Cup saw our Chemical and Process team represent E3 in a standout performance, scoring twice in a 7-1 victory for the Howarths team. The event itself raised over £2,000, supported by strong engagement from across the community.

In September 2025, the E3R team took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, which tested us physically and mentally, all in aid of raising vital funds for the charity. After a gruelling day, the E3 team managed to raise over £3,000 for Howarths Foundation.

In October 2025, members of E3 took on the Giant Sleep Out, spending a night sleeping in Accu Stadium to raise funds for the Howarths Foundation and experiencing first hand why this is such an important cause.

Be Part of the Action

We are incredibly proud of the relationship we have built with Howarths Foundation and remain committed to supporting their mission moving forward.

The Stephen Gautrey Challenge Cup is another example of how sport, business, and community can come together to make a meaningful difference, and we look forward to continuing our involvement in the years ahead.

If you are able to, come along on the day, show your support!

If you are unable to attend we would appreciate your help in contributing to an incredible cause by dontating to the fundraiser via this link- Celebrity Football Match 2026 – JustGiving