Lancashire Sport Partnership are committed to addressing the barriers faced by people from ethnic minority backgrounds by working with a host of agencies such as Sporting Equals.
Commitment to racial equality in sport has clear social, economic and commercial benefits. It will encourage more people from all ethnic backgrounds to take part in sport so that there is more representation at all levels from participation to coaching, management and the administration of sports.
Sporting Equals exists to promote ethnic diversity across sport and physical activity. Set up in 1998 by Sport England, in partnership with the Commission for Racial Equality, but now an independent body, they inform, influence and inspire in order to create an environment in which:
- BME communities can influence and participate in all aspects of sport and physical activity
- The governors and providers of sport and physical activity recognise and value a fully integrated and inclusive society
- Ethnic diversity is recognised and celebrated
For more information on Sporting Equals please visit www.sportingequals.org.uk.