Meet the Team
The Leeds Paraclimbing Club is run by a small team of volunteers, split into trustees and committee members.
Our trustees oversee the long-term health and direction of the charity, while our committee tackles the day-to-day operation of the club, including fundraising and organising outdoor excursions.
Trustees
Lucy Keyworth (She/her)
Trustee Chair
Lucy is the Club founder and a big driving force in the growth and direction of the club. She is a strong advocate for improving accessibility to sport, spreading the message that climbing is for everyone. Lucy has competed worldwide in Paraclimbing events and is part of the GB Paraclimbing team, representing not only West Yorkshire but the whole of Britain.
Cambell Plant (She/her)
Trustee
Cambell is passionate about disability sport and making it inclusive for everyone. She has been involved with the club since it was created and is committed to helping it grow and succeed.
Bella (She/her)
Trustee
Zoe Spriggins(She/her)
Trustee
Zoe has been in the climbing industry for over 10 years, starting as an instructor, then progressing to a foundation coach before becoming a climbing wall manager. During Zoe’s time as a wall manger, she started and ran a successful youth climbing squad and was responsible for all squads across the four Awesome Walls climbing centres. A change of direction led her work for the BMC as the Competitions Programmes Manager where she has also taken on the role of Para climbing Team Manager and IFSC General Secretary. She has years of experience successfully leading the Para climbing team to international success including multiple World Cup events and the World Championships in Moscow 2021 and Bern in 2023.
Committee
Lucy Keyworth (She/her)
Founder Secretary
Lucy is the Club founder and a big driving force in the growth and direction of the club. She is a strong advocate for improving accessibility to sport, spreading the message that climbing is for everyone. Lucy has competed worldwide in Paraclimbing events and is part of the GB Paraclimbing team, representing not only West Yorkshire but the whole of Britain
Kim Mason (They/Them)
Committee Chairman Designated Safeguard Officer
Kim is a research radiographer in the NHS with disabilities and neurodivergencies. They are an ambulatory wheelchair user and took on the role of Designated Safeguarding Officer shortly after they joined in 2022. Kim’s fatigue and health often keeps them from physical participation in sessions; however, they may be seen taking lead on sessions in Lucy’s absence.
Karen (She/her)
Parent and Child Advocate
Our committee is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
- Volunteers advocate
- Adult climbers advocate
For more information and applications, please contact the team on: Leedsparaclimbingclub@gmail.com