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Runspire Nottingham Trustees' Annual Report 2023 - 2024

Charity Details:

Runspire Nottingham | A working title of Bulwell Runners CIO

Registered Charity in England & Wales No: 1202920

Runspire Nottingham | NBV Enterprise Centre | 6 David Lane | Nottingham | NG6 0JU

Telephone: 0115 964 8255

Email: hello@runspire-notts.com

Website: www.runspire-notts.com

Management Committee:

Paul Hopkins: Founder and Trustee Adele White: Trustee Amanda Smith: Trustee Beverley Mellors: Trustee Peter Smith: Trustee

Runspire Nottingham Trustees' Annual Report 2023 - 2024

1.Introduction

activity, mental health, and wellbeing through running, walking, and Nordic walking sessions. Our mission is to empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to adopt active lifestyles and foster a sense of community and belonging.

2. Structure, Governance, and Management

Runspire Nottingham operates as a registered charity governed (Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)) by a board of trustees. The organisation follows a formal constitution, and trustees are recruited based on their expertise and commitment to our mission. New trustees undergo induction and training to ensure eNective governance.

3. Objectives and Activities

OBJECTIVES:

programs.
To support social inclusion by creating safe and welcoming spaces for participants of all abilities.
enhancing community involvement.

ACTIVITIES:

Couch to 5K programs at various community hubs, enabling participants to build running confidence.

Wellness Social Walks designed to promote mental health and social connection.

4. Ensuring our work delivers our aims

HOW DO WE ENSURING OUR WORK DELIVERS OUR AIMS?

Runspire Nottingham ensures its work delivers its aims by setting clear, measurable goals aligned with its mission to promote fitness, wellbeing, and mental health.
Regular monitoring through attendance tracking, participant feedback, and impact questionnaires.
Leadership development and volunteer training ensure high-quality delivery, while quarterly reviews and impact reports maintain transparency.
Continuous improvement, based on feedback and pilot testing, allows programs to adapt to community needs, ensuring sustainability through financial planning, volunteer growth, and structured expansion into 15 new locations over the next three years.

5. Achievements and Performance

RUNSPIRE NOTTINGHAM HAS:

1535 participants checked-in to sessions.
Secured grants to help grow the sessions in Bulwell from the Coop Community Scheme and Warburtons Community Grants.
Increase diversity by planning new sessions such as Walking and Nordic walking sessions.
To plan new locations such as Strelley and St. Anns.
leaders, and 1 Nordic walking Instructor.
We were highly commended at the BBC Make a DiNerence Awards.

5. Financial Review

INCOME DURING THE YEAR PRIMARILY CAME FROM:

Grant: £520 from Coop Making a DiNerence Award.

Grant: £400 from Warburtons Community Awards.
Session fees from Couch to 5K and Nordic Walking programs.

EXPENDITURE FOCUSED ON:

Instructor training and leader development.
Charity development.
Marketing, equipment, and session delivery.
Volunteer development and community engagement.

6. Future Plans

KEY GOALS FOR THE NEXT YEAR INCLUDE:

Expanding programs to more areas in need of our services. Such as Bilborough, Strelley and St. Anns.
Launching new 10-week courses for couch to 5K, walk to jog program, Nordic walking, and wellness walks.
Increasing volunteer training programs to empower community leaders.

7. Risks and Challenges

IDENTIFIED CHALLENGES INCLUDE:

Weather dependency impacting outdoor sessions.
Participant retention post-program completion.

8. Governance and Compliance

RUNSPIRE NOTTINGHAM COMPLIES WITH CHARITY COMMISSION REGULATIONS AND MAINTAINS POLICIES FOR:

Safeguarding vulnerable participants.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Health and safety during sessions.

9. Statement of Responsibilities of Trustees

with legal standards. The accounts and this report have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act.

10. Appendices

Financial Statements (Income and Expenditure).

Bulwell Runners

Financial statements

for the year ended 05/04/2024

Page Contents 7 Annual report 8 Receipts & payments account 9 Statement of assets & liabilities 10 Notes to the accounts

Bulwell Runners Annual Report for end of year 05/04/2024

Main address

Bulwell Runners, 33 Park Road, Bestwood Village. Nottingham. NG6 8TQ.

Committee members

Founder / Chair: Paul Hopkins, Mandy Smith, Beverley Mellors. Adele White.

Bankers

Starling Bank / Virgin Money from charity registration and opening of account.

Governance and management

The Constitution was written, submitted, and registered on the 3[rd] of May 2023.

Aims and objectives

The preservation and protection of good physical and mental health for the public benefit by promoting and providing access to healthy recreation and providing or assisting in the provision of training in subjects relating to mental health and mental health first aid.

Summary of the main achievements during the period

We are a growing group with 15 - 30 participants coming to run with us from beginners to intimidate levels of abilities. Our couch to 5K sessions is becoming very popular.

Signed on behalf of the committee:

Signed _________ Date: 29/08/2024

Paul Hopkins – Charity Development officer / Founder

Bulwell Runners

Receipts & payments account for the year ended 05/04/2024

Receipts Grants Donations Memberships Bank interest Other receipts Total receipts Payments Cost of Sales Computer and software costs Volunteer / staT courses Publicity & marketing Insurance Legal & Professional Printing Hospitality Miscellaneous Travel Expenses Volunteer Expenses ONice costs Website costs Total Payments Net receipts/(payments) Bank and cash at the start of the period Bank and cash at the end of the period			£ £920.00 0 £3232.09 £0 0 £4152.09 £764.55 £560.60 £946.00 £430.60 £167.20 £62.00 £30.05 £136.50 £609.29 £10.20 £27.00 £240.00 £121.00 £4104.99
			£47.10
			£181.26 £228.36

	Bulwell Runners
Statement of assets and liabilities
	at_Date_
		£
Cash assets
Current account		£228.36
Deposit account		0
Petty cash		0
Total cash assets		£228.36

Signed _____ Dated 29/08/2024

Bulwell Runners

Notes to the accounts

for the year ended 05/04/2023

1. Receipts & payments accounts 3235.09

2. Grants & Donations £920.00

Testimonials

"Nervous before starting a new group but was quickly made to feel welcome and part of the gang."

"Never thought I would say that I look forward to running twice a week."

"Great experience love how supportive everyone is and how the run leaders interact so well with all runners of all abilities."

"My experience as part of the c25k group far surpassed any expectations I had. I joined the group to help with my fitness and to increase my exercise as within the last year I've lost a significant amount of weight and felt to continue this journey I would need to put the exercise in. As my husband already ran in local park runs, I saw the group and thought I'd try and who knows maybe we would have a hobby we could share together. Honestly though I don't think i thought I would ever complete it. From the first week I felt welcomed, and not once did I feel uncomfortable even though I couldn't run for 1 minute back at week 1. Knowing I was starting a journey with others in the same situation really helped and together we shared our experiences tips and fears."

"My experience in this group is amazing, all very supportive and help you to achieve every session, with a Moto of nobody gets left behind, love this group!"

"Friendly runners, supportive run leader and fellow runners, and the group stayed together."

"I joined on a couch to 5K and was quite nervous about being the newbie. How wrong was I, what an incredible group of people who quickly put me at ease and made me feel included. No number of words could thank the group enough for making me feel part of the group and for putting all my fears and nerves to rest. I would advise anyone to give it a go!"

"I have found it really helpful. I suNer with an illness, so was scared that I wouldn't be able to it, but with the guidance and support I have managed to complete the couch to 5k. The leaders were helpful with guidance on how to improve and what to do if it was one of those days where it just wasn't going right. Fully recommended to all who want to give it a go!"

"A perfect opportunity to join an incredible friendly group that helps everyone, so no one gets left behind.

“This group is an amazing and the support from all is incredible, when I joined I was very nervous about it and I felt part of it as soon as I met everyone, all so friendly and approachable it’s like one big happy family, if you feel the same way as I do please let everybody know how you feel, before I joined I thought I would never complete the 5k or be in a social running group, you have truly been amazing to me with support to keep me going through everything x”

Case Study: Emma Thomas's Journey with Runspire Nottingham’s Walking Programs

Emma Thomas joined Runspire Nottingham's Travel Well Nordic walking and social walking sessions to improve her mental and physical health. Having been less active recently, she wanted to re-engage in fitness and social activities outside the home. In the past, she enjoyed running but felt she needed a new group setting to stay motivated.

Emma described her initial experience as highly positive due to the welcoming environment and friendly group dynamic, which helped reduce her social anxiety. She quickly felt benefits to her mental health, finding motivation in meeting new people, discussing everyday topics, and breaking her usual routine. Over time, Emma noticed a steady improvement in her physical health, participating in challenges like walking 5K daily for charity, which reinforced her commitment to staying active and social.

Emma recommends the sessions to others, especially those with mental health challenges, and encourages newcomers not to worry about keeping up, as the supportive

group ensures no one is left behind. Her journey illustrates the impact of Runspire Nottingham's programs in fostering social connection, mental wellness, and physical fitness within a supportive community setting.

Case Study: Mary’s Journey with Runspire Nottingham - From Walk to Jog to Marathon

BACKGROUND:

Mary joined Runspire Nottingham in January 2023 as part of our 'Walk to Jog' program. At the time, she was seeking a supportive and inclusive community to improve her fitness and mental health. She had no prior running experience and felt apprehensive about group sessions.

INITIAL ENGAGEMENT:

Mary began with our 4-week 'Walk to Jog' course, which is designed for complete beginners. The sessions focused on building confidence and stamina through gradual progression, with encouragement from group leaders and peers. Mary appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and lack of pressure to keep pace with others.

PROGRESSION AND DEVELOPMENT:

Encouraged by her initial success, Mary transitioned to our 10-week Couch to 5K program. By the end of the course, she successfully ran 5 kilometres without stopping, celebrating her achievement with a medal and certificate. Her confidence grew, and she began participating in weekly social runs to maintain her fitness.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

members. Inspired by this milestone, she committed to training for the Nottingham Half Marathon in March 2025.

REFLECTIONS:

Mary’s story demonstrates the transformative impact of inclusive programs like 'Walk to Jog' and 'Couch to 5K.' It highlights how our supportive community helps individuals build resilience, achieve goals, and give back. Mary’s progression from a hesitant beginner to a half marathon finisher embodies Runspire Nottingham’s mission to inspire active lifestyles and support mental wellbeing.

CONCLUSION:

Mary’s success reinforces the importance of accessible and supportive programs. Her journey serves as a powerful example in our trustee report, showcasing how Runspire Nottingham delivers meaningful change through fitness and community engagement.