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Good partnerships help more local people find and benefit from your club.

Start with genuine relationships—not requests for money, publicity or favours.

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Who to Connect With

Focus on organisations that already support or bring local people together:

• Social prescribing teams, health organisations and wellbeing services
• Community groups, charities and voluntary organisations
• Local authorities, Active Partnerships and schools
• Independent businesses and local employers

You do not need to contact everyone. Begin with one or two organisations where there is a clear shared purpose.

What SRC Can Offer

Explain SRC simply: a free, welcoming and non-competitive running community for beginners, returners and people who may not feel comfortable in a traditional running club.

A useful partnership might involve:

• Sharing SRC with people who could benefit
• Cross-promoting local activities
• Providing a meeting space or practical support
• Creating an inclusive event or activity together

Be honest about what your club can reliably deliver.

Make the First Contact

1. Introduce yourself as a local SRC club leader.
2. Explain briefly who the club supports and when it meets.
3. Say why you think there could be a useful local connection.