Our Trustees

The trustees of our athletics club are entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the organisation's operations and ensuring its long-term success. Their role involves making strategic decisions, managing finances, setting policies, and providing guidance to support the club's growth, development.

If you have any questions, feel free to get in contact: Trustees@nspoly.org

Our Trustees are:

Paul Sherburn (Chair)

I’ve been a member of NSP for over 11 years and compete regularly for the club, mainly in road and relay races. The Poly has become really important to me over the years; I became a Trustee in 2025 and recently became Chair in order to give a little back to this great club.  

Quynh Nguyen  (Secretary)

I am an endurance runner and joined NSP in 2021. I've been actively involved with the club's events team for the past few years. I joined the Trustees group in 2024 and act as the Club Secretary. 

Helen Lilley (Memberships)

I joined in NSP in 2016 to improve my road running, but have since discovered a love for cross-country and a bit of fell running. I became a trustee in 2024 and help with setting membership fees and administration of our Spond database. 

Ben Willcox (Finance)

I joined NSP in 2014 and over the years have taken part in track, road and trail running events, ranging from team relays up to marathons. I enjoy visiting different parkruns on a Saturday morning. In 2020 I became NSP Treasurer, a role that involves managing the day-to-day club finances and preparing the club accounts. 

Ivan Thorn (Clubhouse) 

I ‘compete’ across a broad range of events from 800m to ultramarathons and race walking, as well as holding a run leader qualification (LiRF). I joined the Poly in 2014 having developed an appetite for running through parkrun. I have been a trustee for the past 2 years, looking after the clubhouse.  

Laura Hope (Safeguarding)

I first joined NSP in 2012 and now train with Simon and Graham's group. I'm a qualified assistant coach and LiRF, as well as Welfare Officer – a role I have held for nearly 4 years. I prefer endurance running and am usually training for marathons or half marathons. I also teach yoga at the club. 

Lourdes Olmo-Bradley (Track Manager)

I am a sprinter and a Level 2 Athletics coach working with master athletes. I joined NSP 16 years ago and have been a trustee for the last 4 years. My role as track manager involves liaising with the council and managing third-party requests to hire our track. 

Chris Newcombe (Cycling)

John Sutcliffe

We are always looking to enhance our Trustee Board in terms of diversity and expertise. If you feel you are able to give something back and excel in this challenging role, please contact one of the trustees to discuss further. We would love to hear from you.