Sporting Equals

We champion ethnic diversity across sport and physical activity. Originally set up in 1998 by Sport England, in partnership with the Commission for Racial Equality, we are now a fully independent body and a national partner of Sport England & Sport Scotland. We deliver a range of world first and innovative programmes such as the Race Representation Index, the Racial Discrimination Support Service, LeaderBoard amongst others. In partnership with the likes of Nike, Peloton, Sweaty Betty Foundation we deliver local projects such as Future Female Leaders, Breaking Boundaries and Equally Active amongst others. We partner with National Governing Bodies and Scottish Governing Bodies to take them on the journey of being more inclusive for ethnically diverse communities. We have a large body of Associate Members, clubs and groups who deliver sport and exercise to ethnically diverse people. We ensure that they are a real network and support one another. We assist with funding, grant distribution and local advocacy. We work with the Associate Members to ensure the research we do is valid and relevant to our audience and beneficiaries. We are governed by a board of trustees who are deeply passionate about racial diversity in sport, offering perspectives from public and private sector organisations.