Meet the Board of Trustees
Tooting Run Club (TRC) is led by a Board of Trustees who hold ultimate responsibility for the charity. They provide strategic leadership, ensure robust governance, safeguard TRC’s assets and reputation, and oversee compliance with all relevant regulations, ensuring the club fulfils its charitable purpose.
Tahir Shams
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Tahir founded TRC in partnership with Herne Hill Harriers, and is the driving force behind it all! He provides strategic leadership and operational oversight, ensuring smooth coordination between teams and delivery of a high-impact community programme. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, he drives key initiatives aligned with TRC’s mission, builds partnerships, upholds governance standards, and champions TRC’s vision in the wider community.
He also leads Red Group intervals on Mondays, Group 1 on Midweek run and Group 2 on Sunday long run. A self-confessed latecomer to running, Tahir is working toward becoming a Six Star World Marathon Majors finisher.
Appointment TBC
Deputy Chair, Coach, Brand & Design, Merch & Procurement
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Talat Shams
Comms Officer, Run Leader and Yoga teacher
Talat joined TRC in early 2022 and is a qualified yoga instructor and run leader. She helps shape TRC’s voice—creating engaging content across social media,
newsletters, and press to promote the mission and celebrate the community. A Civil Servant by day and strength training fan by night, she’s completed multiple half
marathons and is a vital part of TRC’s friendly, welcoming energy.
Appointment TBC
Run Leader, Fundraising & Community Liaison Officer and social media star
Amar Sudra
Run Leader & Social Events Organiser, Resourcing Co-Ordinator
One of TRC’s most energetic motivators! Amar’s been running for 20+ years, tackling
everything from 5Ks to muddy obstacle courses.
He’s also our social heartbeat,
organising meetups from Halloween haunts to Bonfire Night beers. Oh, and he loves pizza. He also coordinates volunteer recruitment and onboarding, ensuring every team member is supported and set up for success.
As the lead for Midweek Run
and Couch to 5K sessions, Amar plays a crucial role is driving TRC forward.
Rosh Ramlugan
Finance Director
Rosh keeps the club running smoothly behind the scenes. A Monday night regular,
he’s gone from 10Ks to half marathons thanks to TRC.
When not running, he’s
regenerating buildings, leading businesses, or supporting young people through charity work. Responsible for managing the charity’s finances, preparing and
monitoring budgets, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely and transparent financial reporting in line with regulatory requirements
Jenny Sivapalan
IT Director
A regular Red Group runner, Jenny loves the buzz of intervals—and the community
even more.
Oversees the club’s technology infrastructure, including website
maintenance, data security, and digital communications. Implements effective tech
solutions to enhance operational efficiency, support member engagement, and
ensure smooth digital delivery across TRC activities. Jenny is also leading our transition to charity status by ensuring best practices across our digital platforms.