Gmax Trackstars

Gmax Trackstars is a UK-based nonprofit organisation and charitable athletics club, registered under charity number 1138783. The charity is affiliated with England Athletics and focuses on providing athletics training and competition opportunities primarily for young people aged between 12 and 25 years old.

Purpose and Activities

The primary mission of Gmax Trackstars is to engage young people in athletics through structured training and competitive events, fostering their physical development and personal growth. The charity works extensively with children and youth, having provided athletics training to over 500 children aged between 6 and 16 years in the Lewisham and Greenwich areas. These sessions take place in various locations including Sutcliffe Park Athletics Track and Ladywell Athletics Track.

Gmax Trackstars emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement, supporting young athletes regardless of their background or ability. The organisation also supports children and youth with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic and racial origins. Its work spans multiple charitable purposes including education, amateur sport, recreation, community development, and promoting equality and diversity.

Programmes and Impact

The charity operates a learning-friendly environment that welcomes all young people, including those with physical, intellectual, social, or economic challenges. It seeks to nurture talent and ambition with a pathway from grassroots participation to high-performance athletics, aiming to develop future Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Besides training and competition, Gmax Trackstars runs workshops in schools and after-school sessions, enabling broad community access to athletic opportunities. The charity also organizes events like the ‘Run with Gmax’ campaign to promote active lifestyles and raise funds supporting its programmes.

Governance and Funding

Gmax Trackstars is governed by a board of five trustees who oversee its activities and ensure compliance with charity regulations. The organisation relies on fundraising, community support, and affiliations such as with England Athletics to sustain its programmes. Financial data for the year ending 31 January 2024 shows ongoing commitment to serving its target groups through athletics and related educational activities.

Location

Gmax Trackstars primarily serves communities within the London Boroughs of Lewisham and Greenwich, focusing its outreach and training efforts locally to maximize impact on youth development and community health.

Gmax Trackstars exemplifies a sports charity devoted to empowering young people through athletics, promoting physical wellbeing, inclusion, and the pursuit of sporting excellence within the UK.

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