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East group volunteer award winners 2024

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: East

The East Region Volunteer Awards returned to the Atheneum in Bury St Edmunds and rounded off a series of recognising and rewarding volunteers up and down England. CEO Chris Jones and Club Support managers Kirsty Fardell and Richard Ayling attended on behalf of England Athletics with regional council chair Matthew Dalton along with members Phil Blundell, Elaine Forrest, Paul Pickard, Tim Cook, Rosslyn Hamlyn and Paul Brooks. They joined club volunteers, coaches, officials and other deserving members of the athletics community in the East of England to come together for an evening of celebration.
London RVA 2024 winners

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: London

Last night we celebrated all the amazing volunteers in the capital. The Regional Volunteer Awards highlighted the exceptional contribution of volunteers to the athletics and running community across London. The hard work, dedication and passion of each individual was clear to see.
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New Safeguarding Regulations

UK Athletics and the four Home Country Athletics Federations have a responsibility to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of Children and Adults at Risk under their care. UK Athletics have formally confirmed a policy of Zero Tolerance towards safeguarding concerns. To ensure an appropriate response, UKA has produced these Safeguarding Regulations to consider and manage safeguarding concerns.
Running Buddies RunTogether group

Local running groups join forces to fundraise for charity. 

After a long-time member of the Running Buddies RunTogether group was diagnosed with breast cancer, the group joined forces with a local England Athletics affiliated running group - Team Balancise RC - to raise money for charity. The 28 Day Hill Rep Challenge has shown the strength of the running community, helping to raise an incredible total of over £6,000. 

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: South West

On Saturday night we were in Exeter to celebrate all the incredible efforts of the volunteers in the South West region. It was a fantastic night recognising the wonderful achievements these volunteers have on their local community! Read all about the award winners.
North West RVA winners 2024

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: North West

We are now over half way through the Regional Volunteer Awards for 2024. Last night we were in Bolton to celebrate all the amazing volunteers in the North West region. It's great to see the impact of all the volunteers on their local community and beyond!
North East Regional Volunteer Award winners

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: North East

Last night we were privileged to be in Newcastle for the North East Regional Volunteer Awards 2024!
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Volunteer Awards evening 2024: South East

The South East Volunteer Awards took place last night in Dorking. It was an inspiring evening devoted to celebrating the hard work, dedication and passion shown by volunteers throughout the South East.
Gosling Sports Park cage

Bringing throwing back to Herts Phoenix: The regeneration of Gosling Sports Park

Like many other sports, track and field facilities throughout the country are facing ongoing challenges with their upkeep. Unfortunately, Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn Garden City is no different but thanks to support from the England Athletics Club Improvement Fund and local grants, the club have managed to recently replace the throwing facility.
East Midlands winners 2024

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: East Midlands

The East Midlands Volunteer Awards took place on in Nottingham. Shortlisted volunteers had been invited to celebrate officials, coaches, club volunteers and other stalwarts of the sport.