Victoria Park Harriers and Tower Hamlets A.C. is a company limited by guarantee that is also registered as a charity and is under the management of a board, whose members form the directors under the Companies Act and the trustees under the Charities Act.
It is constituted in accordance with: the Memorandum of Association, the Articles of Association, and the members are bound by the Rules of the club (as outlined in the “Club documents & policies” section below).
VPH & THAC is affiliated to England Athletics and is covered by the UK Athletics public liability insurance policy.
Welfare
The welfare of registered members, volunteers, and those who use club facilities is of utmost importance to the club. We have independent processes in place to ensure the welfare of all those who come into contact with the club.
Our commitment to ensuring the welfare of club members and users includes:
- safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults;
- anti-bullying;
- equality of access and provision to those with protected characteristics;
- ensuring consistent good practice in coaching;
- when necessary, managing disciplinary and grievance matters.
Raising a concern or complaint
We want all those who train or compete with us to feel safe at all times. While the board takes overall responsibility for welfare across the club, it is the responsibility of all of us to ensure the welfare of ourselves and others. Any welfare concern should be reported immediately to the club, who will take action to address it.
Concerns or complaints should be raised with Eilidh Wagstaff. Joe Dale and Erica Brown are also appointed as additional club welfare officers.
The Chairperson David Robinson, the Club secretary Simon Wharton and the club captains ( James Hirst, Lydia Briggs, Jade Dos Santos, Adam Millbery ) hold responsibility at board level
Welfare officers
Eilidh Wagstaff
I joined VPH in 2021 after moving to east London. I’ve been running regularly for many years and love it because, in the words of Murukami, it allows you to “exert yourself to the fullest within your individual limits”. My reason for wanting to be a club welfare officer is that running can bring enormous benefits, so I want to help ensure people can enjoy those benefits in a safe and supportive environment.
General Meeting documents and minutes
A record of some monthly meetings, Annual General Meetings and Emergency General Meetings is available here. This record will be updated shortly.