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World Mental Health Day 2025: Kingston upon Hull AC Welfare Officers

Supporting mental well-being in athletics: The vital role of Club Welfare Officers

As we mark World Mental Health Day 2025, England Athletics is proud to spotlight the essential work of Club Welfare Officers across the country and celebrate the individuals who help shape safe and supportive environments for athletes and club volunteers.
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Club and member body affiliation and athlete registration fees for 2026

After a consultation process with Regional Councils which has taken place over recent months, England Athletics can confirm the club and member body affiliation and athlete registration fees for 2026.
Welfare Officer with children

Book a place on our Regional Welfare Officer forums

Club Welfare Officers can now book a place on our new Regional Welfare Officer Forums, which will provide a supportive environment for individuals in the role to talk to each other and be part of a network of like-minded people.
Woodford Green with Essex Ladies representatives

Club spirit and friendliness are the key factors for London Club of the Year

Woodford Green AC with Essex Ladies (WGEL) won London Region Club of the year at our recent volunteer awards. We spoke to the club secretary David Hollingworth and a number of other club representatives during the awards evening – to find out more about the club and what makes it so great.

Volunteer Awards evening 2025: South East

This weekend, it was also the turn of the South East for the latest instalment of the Regional Volunteer Awards.
North East Regional Volunteer Awards

Regional Volunteer Awards 2025: North East

This weekend it was the turn of the North East for the latest instalment of the Regional Volunteer Awards.
Storm Plymouth SW Club of the Year

A club committed to including everyone - South West Club of the Year, Storm Plymouth 

Storm Plymouth goes above and beyond in the local community to provide inclusive running, walking and social opportunities. Their inclusive ethos saw them recognised as Club of the Year at the recent South West Regional Volunteer Awards. We caught up with a few club members to find out what makes the club so special.
Winners and RUnners up for London Volunteer Awards 2025

Volunteer Awards evening 2025: London

The London Volunteer Awards returned to the elegant Bridewell Hall in central London for their evening of recognising volunteers in the area. The evening was preceded by the London Region Clubs Forum - an afternoon of useful discussions, networking and sharing of best practice, hosted by the London Regional Council.
SW RVA winners 2025

Volunteer Awards evening 2025: South West

On Saturday evening, we welcomed all the winners and runners up from across the South West region to the Devon Hotel, Exeter to say thank you and recognise their contribution. Congratulations to all the award winners and runners up!
Esther, Coaching Assistant at Bristol & West AC

A young coach helping to provide more athletics opportunities in the Bristol area

Coaches play a vital role in athletics and running, especially within local athletics clubs. On a recent club engagement visit to Bristol & West AC we chatted to Esther, a young coach who was helping to coach a junior athletics session.