Committee

The Committee are dedicated club members, here to answer questions you have and to offer support and guidance where they can. 

Please take time to read the descriptions of their roles below before contacting them.

  • Smiling man with glasses taking a selfie in front of a presentation slide. The slide mentions a male winner with points and names. The man is wearing a gray hoodie with dark trim.

    Tony Payne - Founding Chair

    Tony founded Chorlton Runners in 2005. He is a permanent member of the committee.

    Email
  • Seb Bate wearing a race medal

    Seb Bate - Chair (Tenure 25-27)

    Seb chairs all committee meetings and represents the club in an official capacity when required, leading the committee as it develop new strategies

    Email
  • A young man with long, curly brown hair and a thick beard taking a selfie against a plain white background.

    Billy Franks - Volunteer Coordinator (Tenure 24-26)

    Billy is responsible for coordinating the volunteers for various events and initiatives, and will deputise for the Run Leader Coordinator. Job Description

    Email
  • Female marathon runner smiling and raising her fist as she crosses the finish line among many other runners on a wet city street.

    Frankie Bale - Fixtures Secretary (Tenure 23-25)

    Frankie arranges and publicises the events that the club will be entering or subsidising, and organises the Chorlton Challenge.

    Email
  • Young woman smiling and making peace signs at a marathon event, surrounded by other runners.

    Harriet Jackson - Social Secretary (Tenure 24-26)

    Harriet organises the non running social events, gatherings and activities that help build our community. Job Description

    Email
  • An older man running in a race on a grassy field with hills in the background, wearing a blue beanie, sleeveless sports top, and black shorts, with other runners in the distance.

    Ian Sharpe - Social Secretary (Tenure 24-26)

    Ian organises the non running social events, gatherings and activities that help build our community. Job Description

    Email
  • Laura Jarman holding a race medal

    Laura Jarman - Treasurer (Tenure 25-27)

    Laura ensures the long term financial stability of the club and ensures all financial transactions are made, recorded, and reported correctly. Job Description

    Email
  • A man in running clothes with a race bib, wearing a medal around his neck, and holding a water bottle, standing among a crowd at a race event, with trees and a monument in the background.

    Mike Peter - Membership Secretary (Tenure 24-26)

    Mike ensures your membership enquiries and applications are handled quickly and effectively. He manages the England Athletics portal for the club. Job Description

    Email
  • Black and white photo of a smiling woman wearing a headband and outdoor gear, showing a medal with a ram's head, indicating she has competed in a race or endurance event.

    Rebecca Knapton - Secretary (Tenure 25-27)

    Our secretary provides administrative support to the club, the committee, and the chair.

    Email

  • Rob Mooney - Run Leader Coordinator (Tenure 25-27)

    Rob organises the run leaders so everyone can join our Tuesday and Sunday runs, and coordinates the Track Sessions.

    Email
  • Man wearing a black cap and T-shirt with yellow text, standing outdoors near boats and a marina.

    Ste Davison - Lead Welfare Officer (Tenure 25-27)

    Ste is responsible for the welfare and safety of all members of the club and handles complaints and safeguarding concerns. Job Description

    Email
  • A man smiling and holding a finisher medal after a race, with a crowd of runners and trees in the background.

    Tom Davis - Social Media Coordinator (Tenure 25-27)

    Tom is responsible for the club’s social media and online presence.

    Email

Anyone putting themselves forward for a Committee position must appreciate that there will be evening meetings to attend and additional work to complete between meetings. It is expected that the Committee will meet monthly as far as possible. Applicants must be prepared to make time available to ensure that they are able to fulfil their duties. Please note that, in accordance with the Club Constitution, Committee members are elected for a term of two years. The committee is elected in halves.

There will be appropriate handover with the current Committee members for all newly elected members.

For all positions, the following expectations apply:

  • Commitment to preparing for and attending meetings

  • A good understanding of Chorlton Runners and the Club’s ethos, and familiarity with the Club’s Constitution

  • Willingness to ask questions and speak in public

  • Willingness to adhere to the majority decision

  • Willingness to support fellow committee members and runners

  • Willingness to act as an advocate for the Club

  • Willingness to attend external meetings with running/athletics bodies

  • Ability to delegate responsibilities to a small team who will assist with Club duties where appropriate under the Committee officer’s leadership

We are very proud of our committee and are thankful of all they do for the Chorlton Runners community.

You may also find the information you need on the pages for Club Rules, Constitution, Data Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer.