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Knutsford Runners is run by a volunteer committee of club members who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From planning training sessions to organising events and ensuring everyone's welfare, our committee works hard so you can focus on what matters, running!

Officers & Workstream Leads

Chair – Alex Solk

Provides leadership across all aspects of the club, from training to events and social activities. Alex leads strategic planning and ensures we meet our goals.

Treasurer – Jo Lenderyou

Manages the club's finances, ensuring we can meet day-to-day expenses and plan for future development. Jo keeps our accounts in order and reports on financial matters to the committee.

Secretary – Louisa McKay

Provides administrative support to the committee, organising meetings, handling correspondence maintaining club records and our England Athletics affiliation. Louisa is often the first point of contact for club enquiries (new members to the membership secretary).

Welfare Officers – Grace Crawford & Nav Bhatia

Our Welfare Officers ensure everyone can enjoy running in a safe, supportive environment. We have male and female welfare officers. They're here if you have any concerns about safeguarding or wellbeing, and they oversee our policies to protect all members.

Head Coach – Adam Horrocks

Plans and oversees all training sessions, manages our run leader team, and ensures sessions are safe, inclusive, and engaging for all abilities. Adam also coordinates risk assessments and keeps our training fresh and varied.

Membership Secretary – Katy Horrocks

Manages new member registrations, membership renewals and satisfaction.

Marketing & Communications Officers – Lucy Goldsmith & Jennie Woods

Lead our communications strategy, managing social media, newsletters, website content, and club branding. They help promote the club, attract new members, and keep everyone informed about what's happening.

Events Officer – Cathryn Whalley

Plans and delivers our social and competitive events calendar, from club championships to social nights. Cathryn coordinates club participation in external races and ensures our events run smoothly and safely.

Club Kit & Merchandise Officer – Stephanie Carter

Manages the design, ordering, and sales of club kit and merchandise. Stephanie ensures we have great-looking gear that represents our club and keeps stock levels topped up.

Co-Opted Committee Members & Run Leaders

Our co-opted members provide vital support across all areas of the club:

Run Leaders (LiRFs) – Our qualified Leaders in Running Fitness lead sessions each week, ensuring everyone runs safely and enjoyably at the right pace. Meet them here.

Andrew Keary, Cath Applewhite and Katy Barnes - Form our events team alongside Cathryn

Karen Ross – Supports our kit and merchandise activities.

We're always looking for members who'd like to contribute to the running of the club. Whether you want to join the committee or help out with specific tasks, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch via our Contact page in the menu.

As an England Athletics affiliated club, we're committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance, safety, and inclusivity. We operate transparently and in accordance with our constitution and policies, ensuring Knutsford Runners is a well-run, welcoming, and safe environment for all members.

Constitution - Our constitution sets out the purpose, structure, and rules that govern how the club operates.

AGM Minutes 2025 – Minutes from our most recent Annual General Meeting.

In line with England Athletics Club Standards, we have either have the following policies in place or are developing them as part of our England Athletics affiliation application:

Committee Policy – Defines the roles, responsibilities, and structure of our committee to ensure effective club leadership.

Grievance and Disciplinary Policy – Sets out how we handle complaints, disputes, and disciplinary matters fairly and consistently.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Policy – Explains how we collect, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with UK data protection law.

Inclusion and Diversity Policy – Outlines our commitment to fairness, equality of access, and creating a welcoming environment for everyone.

Club Safeguarding Code of Conduct – Details our responsibilities and procedures to protect the welfare of all members.

Health and Safety Policy – Covers risk assessments, incident reporting, and measures to keep members safe during club activities.

If you have any questions about our policies or governance, or if you'd like to raise a concern, please contact our Secretary or Welfare Officers via the Contact page in the menu.