In July 2022 we launched our second members’ survey.

The response level was 33% and we received some very useful feedback.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the survey!

These are the results and subsequent action plans:


Headline Data

Number of survey invites issued : 174

Number of responses received : 57

Response Rate : 33%

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We received a lot of positive feedback and constructive comments. We used this feedback to create an action plan (see below)

We received a lot of positive feedback and constructive comments. We used this feedback to create an action plan (see below)


Action Plan

We received over 50 suggestions from the survey, the analysis showed the following most common topics

2022 Survey Action Plan
Item No. Action(s) Responsible Timing Status
Club Captains – visibility 1 Define the role responsibilities of Captains Committee 31/12/22 Complete
Tuesday Run Group – Run Leader Numbers and Perceived Lack of Inclusivity 2 Develop larger number of Run Leaders, with a larger range of abilities Committee 28/02/23 Complete
3 Plan a YCR+ (5k to 10k development group) Simon After completion of Action 2 Complete
4 Fix a Tail Runner for Tuesday night groups. Run Leaders Complete
5 Plan a Tuesday night Taster Session (With no limit of 75 minutes) Committee Complete
6 Ask Run Leaders to declare target pace individually each week Run Leaders Planned
7 Modify descriptions of Run Groups on the website Simon 31/10/22 Complete
Thursday Run Group – Inclusivity 8 Re-introduce Run Backs on an adhoc basis when the runleaders deem necessary Run Leaders After completion of Action 2 Planned
Magic Mile 9 Plan a series of dates for Magic Mile events Committee 28/02/23 Planned
Newsletter – Restart 10 Re-launch of Newsletter Team Committee 31/10/22 Complete
Charity Donations 11 77% of respondents in favour of nominated charity, to vote on at AGM Committee 30/11/22 Complete
Race Vests – Female 12 Align Male & Female vest design when new supplier is chosen Kit Manager 01/05/23 Complete
Social Events 13 Create position of Social Secretary – Will require Constitution Update at AGM Committee 30/11/22 Complete
Training / Coaching 14 Plan track sessions, once enough run leaders are available Committee After completion of Action 2 Complete
15 Plan EA Coaching Training to identify new coaches Committee 30/04/23 In Progress
Trail / Fell Running 16 Plan sessions from Spring 2023, include a social aspect where possible. Committee 30/04/23 Complete

Thanks again for taking part in the survey!