Introduction

Running Imp, whose name derives from the Lincoln Imp, a stone carving found in Lincoln Cathedral, have specialised in the manufacturing and mail order of medals, trophies and awards since 1988. Running Imp is also established as the UK's leading running event supplier, serving events from the London Marathon and Race for Life series, down to the multitude of fun runs which occur around the country every weekend.

We work with a huge range of different clubs, charities, councils, schools and event organisers serving not only the running market but other sports too; including triathlon, swimming and football.

Based in Lincoln, the company has expanded rapidly each year since its creation, growing from just 2 staff in 1988 to 44 permanent staff today - rising to 60 in the peak running season of April to June.

In 2002, our Golden Jubilee brochure was hugely popular with schools, clubs, events and councils, offering a unique one-stop-shopping service for commemorative mementoes and party products.

Ten years on, we have dedicated a website purely for The Queen's Diamond Jubilee products that we will be selling, giving our customers another method of browsing our products and placing orders online.

Our Mission Statement

To show a deep understanding of our customers’ needs and a continuing determination to exceed them through originality, product quality, value and service.

Our Key Aims

At the core of everything we do at Running Imp are the company’s 4 key aims.

Service. Advice. Choice. Value.

We focus upon these key aims with every decision we make and with every customer we encounter.

Our Values

When any new member of staff joins the team at Running Imp, they are introduced to our corporate values. These values shape the organisational culture within which we work each day.

●We are outward looking, customer focused and committed to delivering the product that the customer expects, every time.

●Our relationships with customers, suppliers and other third parties are based on mutual respect, performance and a deep understanding of each others needs, they are long lasting and profitable for all.

●All our dealings and relationships are founded in integrity.

●Innovation is valued and actively encouraged. We are never complacent and constantly strive to move the business forward.

●Our people are empowered and supported to reach their full potential and thereby make their maximum contribution to the success of the business.

●We promote a learning environment in which individuals’ training and development is actively encouraged. We believe that if people in the business grow, then so will the business.

●Within our workforce is an invaluable mix of skills, professional experiences and personalities.

At Running Imp there is no finishing line, we are constantly looking to progress and improve, and this is only made possible by the determination, dedication, and creativity of our employees.

Our Environment

As the market leader in our field we recognise our responsibility to take a leading role in promoting environmental good practice. Full details of our environmental policy can be seen here.