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At North East London Gymnastics Club (NELGC), your child is at the heart of everything we do. Our gymnast-centred approach ensures that every class is positive, encouraging, and tailored to your child's unique journey.

Our Leadership Team

• Lara Everall (Director): Oversees our club to ensure a welcoming, thriving environment for every family.

• Alex Pakrah (Manager & High Performance Coach): Manages daily club operations and oversees all club programs, including directly guiding our Competitive Programs.

• Tracy Hill (Welfare Officer): Leads our dedicated welfare program, ensuring our gym remains a safe, happy space where every gymnast feels supported and heard.

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Fun, Safety, and Progression for Every Gymnast

We believe that a safe environment is a happy environment. To give you complete peace of mind, every single independent coach on our team is:

• Professionally Qualified: Certified through either British Gymnastics or the Independent Gymnastics Association (IGA).

• Fully Vetted: DBS checked through the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service.

• Fully trained in child protection and safety.

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Classes Tailored to Your Child

Our expert coaches hold specialist credentials across a wide range of pathways to help your child thrive:

• Tumbling Stars: Led by Iago, this is our energetic, fun-filled recreational program designed to build confidence, movement, and fundamental skills.

• Display Team: Led by Kate, where gymnasts work together to focus on creative choreography, performance, and team spirit.

• All Gym Pathways: Overseen by the senior leadership team, including Pre-School, Specialist Recreational, Tumbling and Men's and Women's Artistic disciplines.

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Encouraging the Next Generation

You will also see our trainee coaches in the gym, primarily on Saturdays. We are passionate about mentoring young leaders. These trainees do not coach independently; they work directly alongside and under the direct supervision of our qualified senior team to learn how to inspire our young gymnasts safely.​​

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Our Board of Trustees

As a registered charity, North East London Gymnastics Club is proudly run by a dedicated Board of Trustees. Our trustees work entirely on a voluntary basis, bringing a wealth of professional experience, passion, and strategic guidance to support our club's mission.

The board works closely with Lara, Alex, and the management team to ensure the club is run responsibly, sustainably, and always with the best interests of our gymnasts at heart. They meet quarterly to oversee our long-term vision, manage our community funding, and ensure that every resource goes back into improving our facilities and programs for your children.

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Meet Our Trustees

• Lucy Joslin (Chairperson): A club parent whose two children both attended NELGC. She guides our board's strategic vision with a deep, personal understanding of our community, ensuring the club stays true to its core values of fun, safety, and inclusion.

• Damon Collins (Treasurer): Carefully manages our club finances, ensuring sustainable growth and that all fundraising goes right back into our gym equipment.

• Tracy Hill (Secretary & Welfare Officer): Seamlessly bridges the gap between our leadership board and the gym floor by managing our administrative operations and leading our vital club welfare program.

• Lucy Coates (Member): A primary school teacher who brings invaluable educational expertise, safeguarding awareness, and child development knowledge to support our long-term planning.

• Ayesha Fordham (Member): Works within the charity sector, bringing vital third-sector insights, funding knowledge, and governance experience to our board.​

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Get Involved & Get in Touch

We love hearing from our club families! If you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to learn more about how you can support the club.

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You also have a fantastic opportunity to meet the trustees in person, hear about our latest updates, and ask questions at our Annual General Meeting (AGM).  Keep an eye out for our upcoming AGM announcements—we would love to see you there!