Mole Valley Runners Club Development Plan
Published Date: |
18th July 2021 |
Written and Agreed by: Louise Sutherland |
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Action Review Date: |
31st August 2021 |
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Plan Review Date: |
31st March 2022 |
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Where are we now?
What is the current situation of the club?
Mole Valley runners is an England Athletics affiliated running club, led by a team of enthusiastic volunteer committee members, supported by a team of volunteer run leaders. We currently offer regular club runs on Monday morning, Tuesday evening, Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. The runs cater for all running abilities. We have 17 leaders offering regular commitment to runs. We currently have 157 club members, with 101 of these being EA first claim members. We have 56 recreational runners who are either unafilliated or affiliated elsewhere. We have a large facebook community group of over 800 members, and a members only group of 125 members. The member's group is where we share more specific club information, and buddy runs, and the community page is somewhere people can find us, and also a place to share information at a wider level. We have an Instagram page with over 850 followers.
Consider:
Participant Offer: What sessions, courses or activities etc. do you offer for different types of participant?
General Provision
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U18’s |
Adults - Men |
Adults - Women |
Recreational |
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10 |
45 |
EA affiliated |
0 |
27 |
74 |
Disability Provision
Impairment |
What opportunities does the club have for participation by people with this disability? |
Are facilities suitable for people with this disability? |
Do coaches have sufficient knowledge to work with people with this disability? |
Blind or visual impairment |
N/A – could investigate guide runners etc |
Would be difficult on trail routes as could be unsafe |
Some do – would need specific training for this |
Deaf or Hard of Hearing |
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Learning disability or difficulty |
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Mental health condition |
Lee and Paul are mental health first aiders. Leaders are EA mental health champions. |
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Autistic spectrum disorder |
Members who share an ASD diagnosis are welcomed at all runs. Leaders to be made aware that instructions may need to be tailored to the individual. |
Yes, leaders would be made aware of the need to keep instructions clear and concise. |
Support would be provided. At least 2 leaders have training and experience supporting those with ASD to be able to share best practise with other leaders. |
Physical impairment |
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Membership
Area / Level |
Unqualified Helpers |
LiRF |
CiRF |
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Non Committee Run Leaders |
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10 |
1 |
11 |
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Committee Members (all run leaders) |
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6 |
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Other volunteers |
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7 |
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Total volunteers |
24 |
Membership Income |
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Sponsorship |
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Grant Income |
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Other Income (e.g. kit) |
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Annual Expenditure |
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Loans |
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Assets |
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Reserves |
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Savings |
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(Note: This table provides an overview of club finance and is not a replacement for a proper balance sheet or statement of accounts)
Organisation |
Relationship/Agreement |
Formal Agreement? |
Harrier Trail Running |
Club Support Programme |
Yes – we share 2 social media mentions a month for free merchandise for the leaders to test |
Shere Trekking & Outdoors |
Discount for members, 2 leaders volunteer here also |
No, verbal |
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Club Vision:
Mole Valley Runners will continue to be an inclusive club, catering for the needs of different runners. This will be achieved through a progressive programme that provides recreational and social opportunities for all ages and abilities, promoting diversity and inclusion. The club aims to retain the current membership, and run leaders, and gain more volunteers, whether as run leaders or committee support. Mole Valley Runners will continue to be a positive place where members share and celebrate achievements which cover a broad spectrum of distance and pace. Mole Valley Runners will continue to celebrate the volunteers who make the club a huge success.
Key goals for the next 3-5 years
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Club Management and Governance |
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To ensure the committee fulfil their roles |
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Louise |
Review end of August |
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To ensure the committee make decisions with the wider membership in mind |
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Google survey |
Sarah |
Completed May, review August |
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Welfare – Safeguarding/Equity/Grievance |
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Ensure LiRF is valid with renewed DBS, first aid and safeguarding as appropriate |
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Document of dates |
Sarah/Nina/Paula |
Complete by end of June |
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Nina to touch base with leaders to ensure no issues |
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Nina |
Bi monthly, beginning June |
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Workforce – Coaches/Officials/Volunteers |
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Ensure all volunteers feel valued and supported |
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FB messenger group |
All committee, Louise to arrange social |
Review end of July |
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Marketing and Member Recruitment |
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To keep membership numbers steady to ensure we can accommodate all at runs |
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Bookham Bulletin, Look Local etc |
Paula Mark |
Review next meeting |
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Member Satisfaction – The other things that make for an enjoyable experience |
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Ensure we meet the needs of the diverse group of members |
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Google survey |
Sarah |
Completed May
Review next committee meeting |
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Offer a range of distances and paces |
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Plot a route, strava maps, footpath app |
Louise – all leaders to support |
Review at next committee meeting |
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Facilities |
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Offer a wide range of routes |
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Louise – run leaders to support Leaders to offer as bookable club runs Bob/Nina |
Review next committee meeting Ongoing
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Finance and Fundraising |
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Kit – offer a wider range of club kit |
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Mandy |
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Review membership fees next year |
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Carolynn |
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