Football is a Game For All 

The FA and the County FAs work to ensure everyone has the opportunity to be part of the game and that all involved in football have a great experience, regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, ability or disability, faith or age.

Our efforts are underpinned by three principles of change:

• ensuring governance and leadership is diverse and modern
• removing any obstacles to access and progression in coaching, talent development or personal development pathways
• enshrining equality, diversity and inclusion in our day to day operations

We have made significant progress towards adherence to the Government’s code for governance in sport, which has seen the establishment of a Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan that has helped to ensure our organisation is run to the highest possible standard. We also look to make a difference by supporting leadership programmes for those from under represented groups 

We will also examine pathways and promote inclusion and access for coaches, welfare officers, club officials, league officials, players, coaches and tutors; and we will challenge ourselves with measurable targets that deliver on diversity and inclusion outcomes. We will also work with a variety of stakeholders on topics such as mental health, domestic violence and radicalisation to help ensure that people feel safe and included in football.

Meanwhile, there also many national programmes across football which support our aims in relation to inclusion. From ambitious plans to further develop disability football; an Asian Inclusion Strategy; to the women and girls strategy ‘Inspiring Positive Change’ which aims to give female players equal access; we continue to work to encourage football across different faiths and communities. 

EQUALITY & INCLUSION ACROSS THE FA