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The People Behind MERC

Meet the MERC Team

A diverse team supporting inclusive running, wellbeing, and local community impact.

Southend-on-Sea — Active London — Coming Soon Birmingham — Coming Soon
Formal Appointment
MERC Run Club CIC Appointed 02/03/2026
Steven Hancock

Steven Hancock

Verified Leadership Role
Executive Appointment Safeguarding & Governance

Steven Hancock

Non-Executive Director & Safeguarding Officer

A formal appointment confirming Steven Hancock as a key leadership contributor supporting MERC Run Club CIC across safeguarding assurance, governance development, and responsible community leadership.

Appointment Date
02/03/2026
Role Classification
Board Advisory & Safeguarding
Status
Active
Safeguarding Oversight Governance Strategy Risk & Compliance Community Protection

Safeguarding Leadership

  • Safeguarding guidance and oversight for club activities and events.
  • Policy design, implementation, and reporting pathways.
  • Risk management across community programmes.
  • Safe, inclusive participation standards for all members.

Governance Contribution

  • Governance structure and board-level good practice.
  • Ethical standards, compliance, and policy development.
  • Strategic input on organisational growth.
  • Frameworks linked to safeguarding oversight.
Mercsafeguarding@outlook.com

Multiple Captains. Every City. One Standard.

Every city in the MERC network has a team of captains — trained, verified, and accountable leaders who run together with the group. Each captain builds the community around them, at a pace that works for all abilities. As MERC expands, every major UK city will have its own captain team, and eventually every city in the world.

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The Team

Captains & Leadership

Team profiles are managed via the admin panel. Captains and team members will appear here once added.