Equity Coach

A great start to the 'Lead the Change' course, congrats to Tahir Akram and Yorkshire Sport Foundation for getting this off the ground. On day one, we discussed the history of 'race' and its connections to sport - as a way of understanding the legacies of that in 2025 - which lead to racial inequalities and racism within our systems and structures. We also explored identity and cultural competence, as a route to working against these challenges and problems. We now hand the baton to AKD Solutions to support those involved in their leadership journey.

We often hear the phrase 'We want action!' this initiative is precisely that - positive action. We have worked with partners, both local and national to get to this point. We're taking a test and learn approach and I'm really excited to see how the consortium deliver the first ever 'Lead the Change' initiative. If you or someone you know is an aspiring leader, submit an expression of interest. All the details are below 👇🏼 Active Bradford Sporting Equals AKD Solutions Equity Coach West Riding County Football Association Limited Yorkshire County Cricket Club Sport England

Looking to develop as a leader in sport in Yorkshire? We are working with Yorkshire Sport Foundation, Sporting Equals and AKD Solutions to deliver a five day leadership programme for ethnically diverse leaders and future leaders. Details of how to apply below.

Alongside Glasgow Life Museums, we are looking for research and exhibition partners to explore Scottish Sport's historical context and links back to the British Empire period. Join our small group of academics, sports organisations and interested individuals. More details below! Deadline for expressions of interest is 15th December.

Equity Coach are taking bookings for the next cohort of Anti-Racism in Sport for leaders and practitioners across the sporting system - running from January to March 2025. If you are interested in joining University of Glasgow Sport & University of Nottingham Sport, amongst others who have all signed up participants on our next cohort, get in touch with us and we'll share more details! It is designed specifically to support individuals and organisations to consistently build equity and racial inclusion into the design of their sporting system or club environment. This accreditation is both challenging and transformational to those involved. Those who go through the course will; Have a strong degree of knowledge to be able to deal with almost any situation that arises Have a much greater understanding of the causes of and strategies for racial inequalities across structures and systems An ability to spot and deal with any issues of racism, large or small, to ensure a positive and safe environment for all Be able to make inclusion and belonging something achieved by design, and a key part of culture Build a level of cultural competence that makes your differences a strength of you environment Support others in your environment to build a positive and welcoming culture, that celebrates and supports all cultural identities. It is accredited by CIMSPA and comes with 10 CPD points for chartered members.  

Great to be able to celebrate 25 years of Active Life Club with Raza Sadiq (pictured). Some thoughts from Paul Reddish OBE on what was a brilliant celebration, and also a opportunity for sport to rethink it's approach to partnership with community organisations, as a central pillar of racial inclusion in sport.

New podcast now live with the first black footballer to play for Hibernian FC, Kevin Harper. 30 minutes of insight - not just on his lived experience but where we are in terms of racism in sport and football, and what needs to happen next in order to create a shift. https://lnkd.in/eQw-ab6X Thanks to Qasim Sheikh for hosting the podcast.

A recent BBC article explored why black sprinters have dominated athletics for decades. Some of the arguments constructed allow us to challenge that the answer lies in genetics and science, and explore the critical roots of the links between 'race' and certain sports. We've added some thoughts to the topic here. Professor Kevin Hylton Fiona May OLY Donna Fraser OBE OLY (she/her) David Fallon Stuart Armstrong Ladi Ajayi John Lunn Atta Yaqub Raza Sadiq Trixie Marchant Colin Huffen (MCIMSPA) Ademola Jonathan Adeyeba Aneela McKenna (Mòr Diversity) Irene Mosota

An interesting report today published by British Future and Spirit of 2012 on the role football can play in creating social cohesion in diverse communities, through a common love of football. Do you have any examples you can share of sports doing precisely that? Can sport be a leader in building cohesion and cultural competence in local communities ?