Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Leicestershire & Rutland County FA'S Commitment to ED&I
The Leicestershire & Rutland County FA and The FA are here to ensure that everyone who is involved in football has a great experience - regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, ability, disability, faith or age. Both the FA and the County FA's are working to ensure everyone has the opportunity to be part of the game.
At Leicestershire & Rutland County FA, we are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across every aspect of our work.
We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued, ensuring fairness, accessibility, and equity for all.
Our approach is rooted in our ethos, vision, and values, and supported by a strong framework through The FA’s Code of Governance and our diversity pillars. Together, these elements guide our actions as we work towards:
- Eliminating all forms of discrimination, bullying, and harassment.
- Engaging with diverse communities to broaden the reach and impact of football across Leicestershire and Rutland.
- Building a culture of inclusion that reflects the diversity of the game and our communities.
Find out more about the fa's inclusion and anti-discrimination work here
Preliminary Level of the Equality Standard for Sport
Leicestershire & Rutland County FA achieved the
Preliminary Level of the Equality Standard for Sport in July 2024
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Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan 2024
The DIAP supports the County FA in refining and further enhancing our approach to inclusion, ensuring that we have a robust, evidence-based, and unified approach to driving EDI within football in Leicestershire & Rutland.
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Equality Policy
The Leicestershire and Rutland County Football Association is fully committed to ensuring that everyone can participate in football across Leicestershire and Rutland in an enjoyable, friendly, safe, and inclusive environment. Our Board of Directors, CEO, and staff firmly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be part of the football family, regardless of their differences, and we are working tirelessly to make this vision a reality.
Our Equality Policy reinforces our clear commitment to promoting equality of opportunity. It also outlines that we will take decisive action against any individual or group acting in a discriminatory manner.
INCLUSION ADVISORY GROUP (IAG)
The Inclusion Advisory Group (IAG) serves as a check and balance for the work of the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA (LRCFA), striving to embed diversity and inclusion across all aspects of our organisation. The IAG is a strategic advisory body that advises the County FA Board and Executive on how to approach things differently to ensure football is inclusive and accessible to all.
Reporting directly to the LRCFA Board, the IAG plays a key role in shaping the organisation’s direction to guarantee that children, young people, and adults from all backgrounds and communities have access to high-quality opportunities.
The Inclusion Advisory Group also supports the delivery of our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan and contributes to projects across the organisation, helping us maintain and advance the Equality Standards for Sport.
Find out more, learn how to get involved and meet our current IAG members below.
Resources
Your Guide to Support and Opportunities for Inclusive Football in Leicestershire & Rutland.
Tackling Discrimination
Disability Football
Kick it out
ramadan & football
Football v homophobia
Rainbow Laces
