5-year plan

Dear members,

We want to make sure that we invest and direct club resources in the right way. To achieve this, we want to create a 5-year plan that’s beneficial for all members.

What we would like to achieve:

1. Vision:

An ambitious aspiration of future intent. On our website, we state, ‘‘For you – any pace, any distance, any terrain”; and on social media, “We are a friendly & inclusive running club serving the Richmond area and welcome people from all backgrounds and of all ages and abilities”.

2. Mission:

3 or 4 measurable goals, e.g., increase membership, Men’s and Women’s teams in Surrey League Div 1, generate funds to reinvest in facilities, greenest club in Greater London etc

3. Values:

Guiding principles to govern all that we do, e.g., inclusive, ethical, competitive etc

We will start by holding discussions with a diverse group of selected members eg., age, gender, pace, length of time with club etc. This will help us create a questionnaire to gather feedback from all members, which will be sent to you before Christmas.

In January, we will use your views to help shape our club’s vision, mission and values; under the framework of “where do we want our club to be in 5 years?” We will then outline plans and priorities with responsibilities, tasks and goals for all club related aspects.

This process is intentionally short, to focus resources and time in the right direction with the agility to refine if necessary. We hope that you will engage with it as your input is crucial in helping us ensure the long-term health of our club.

Many thanks.

Maia Rushby (Ranelagh President) & the Committee.
11 November 2024