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{\title The Equality Standard  }{\author Bill Plummer}{\operator G4}{\creatim\yr2004\mo10\dy10\hr16\min46}{\revtim\yr2004\mo10\dy18\hr9\min49}{\version49}{\edmins247}{\nofpages43}{\nofwords6117}{\nofchars34869}{\*\company Spitfire Graphics}
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\par I am pleased to support and endorse The Equality Standard: A Framework for Sport. Equality i
s fundamental to Sport England, and it underpins all aspects of our operations. Over the years, Sport England has championed the implementation of the Race Standard, developed by Sporting Equals, which has facilitated significant progress in racial equali
ty within Sport England and by our partners.
\par 
\par It is therefore, a welcome development to have the Equality Standard, which is a progression and extension of the work achieved through the Race Standard, to cover other areas of equality as well. The new Standa
rd provides a framework for Sport England and its partners to move the equality agenda to new levels. I have little doubt that the Standard will have an impact on the delivery of sport and leisure services in England.
\par 
\par I would like to congratulate the four Home Country Sports Councils, UK Sport and the other partners involved in developing and producing the Standard.
\par 
\par Now, let\rquote s deliver!
\par 
\par Patrick Carter Chair, }{\b Sport England
\par }{
\par sport}{\b scotland}{
\par 
\par The celebration of diversity in sport is one of the key targets for 
sportscotland and The Equality Standard: A Framework for Sport is crucial to that aim. Equality in sport means the practice of fairness and the application of social justice to all situations and decision making processes. It is vital that we ensure that 
all individuals are respected, have equal opportunities and have their rights protected. Some may question why we need a document like this in the first place \endash 
 we would hope and expect that these values already prevail in our sports clubs and organisations
. However, as The Equality Standard: A Framework for Sport points out, research has shown that this perception is not wholly accurate. Supportive noises are not enough on their own and that is why it was recognised that the production of this Standard was
 necessary. 
\par 
\par I am particularly pleased that the Standard is a collaborative effort involving the four Sports Councils, UK Sport and the partner organisations. When a document has such wide-ranging support from the key organisations involved in the delivery
 and running of sport in the UK, it confirms its importance, and crucially, a willingness from all involved to make it succeed.
\par 
\par I believe that the production of this national Standard, providing a fram
ework for sports and community organisations, will help to achieve an increased participation in sport from individuals and groups who are currently under-represented. I commend this document to everybody involved in sport throughout Scotland and the UK. 
 
\par 
\par }{\b Alastair Dempster}{ Chairman, }{\b sport}{scotland
\par 
\par 
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\par Sport is both an inseparable part of any country\rquote s cultural identity and a vital element in promoting health, individual fulfilment and social interaction. It also provides the opportu
nity to bring people together. It is inclusive and can provide accessibility to all sections of the community \endash  young and old, those with disabilities and people of different ethnic origins.
\par 
\par The Sports Council for Wales is working with the Welsh Assembly Government to improve health, social inclusion, equal opportunities and sustainable development.
\par 
\par We all have a role to play in levelling the playing field and improving the pathways into sport for those that remain socially excluded from sport. The Sports Council for Wales accepts that challenge. 
\par 
\par I would like to thank all those involved in producing this blueprint for the future and I am confident that The Equality Standard: A Framework for Sport will help us, and our partners, to redress the balance.
\par 
\par }{\b Philip Carling}{ Chair, Sports Council for Wales
\par 
\par 
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\par The Sports Council for Northern Ireland is committed to ensuring that equality of opportunity is central to all Sports Council activities, including programme developm
ent as well as the Equity Training Course. We are delighted to support The Equality Standard: A Framework for Sport and it is certainly fair to say that this document is the culmination of many months of hard work. Not only does the Standard provide a fra
mework to ensure that organisations work to actively promote equity in sport in Northern Ireland, but it also forms a crucial step in moving sport forward for the benefit of all of us. 
\par 
\par }{\b Prof Eric Saunders OBE}{ Chair, 
\par The Sports Council for Northern Ireland
\par 
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\par UK Sport set out its commitment to equality in our Equality and Diversity Strategy which was published in January 2004. In the Strategy we recognise that some groups in society remain disadvantaged in sport and accept our responsibility to addr
ess this lack of access through ethically fair investment and positive action.
\par 
\par It is now well known that equitable sporting opportunities positively effect the health of the nation, improve community cohesion, can raise standards in schools and increase a nation\rquote 
s medal tally. In addition, the demographic make up of the UK population will change radically in the next 10 years and sports organisations need to seek out those groups who traditionally participate less to ensure a stable par
ticipation base from which our future medallists can be drawn. Women, black and ethnic minority groups and disabled people all having the right to sporting opportunities and those with the talent and desire should be encouraged to strive for the highest l
evels of performance.
\par 
\par The Equality Standard: A Framework for Sport will provide the framework and thrust for UK Sport and our partners to engage, involve, promote and develop people from all sectors in society as athletes, coaches, officials, administrator
s and leaders in sport. The Standard will assist sports organisations in meeting their legislative obligations and drive them to demonstrate not just good practice in equality, but in all aspects of governance. Equality is central to the Modernisation pro
cess and sports organisations that are dynamic, visionary and progressive will set equality and the Equality Standard for Sport, as a priority in the coming years. 
\par 
\par }{\b Sue Campbell CBE}{ Chair, UK Sport
\par 
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\par The Equality Standard (the Standard) is a
 framework to guide sports and community organisations towards achieving equality. It will assist organisations in developing structures and processes, assessing performance and ensuring continuous improvement in equality.
\par 
\par The Standard draws on lessons from Achieving Racial Equality: A Standard for Sport, published by Sporting Equals in December 2000. 
\par 
\par The Standard is a collaboration of the four Home Country Sports Councils and UK Sport, and is supported by the CCPR, the Women\rquote s Sports Foundation, the English Federation of Disability Sport and Sporting Equals.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\widctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs54\lang1024\cgrid {2\tab Role of the Equality Standard
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\par }\pard\plain \s23\fi-1134\li1134\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs56\cgrid {2.1\tab Rationale
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\par Although many sports organisations maintain that they have an \lquote open door\rquote  policy, this has not necessarily changed the traditional levels of participa
tion and involvement in sport. Research shows that many sports have low participation levels by women and girls, ethnic minority groups, disabled people and, in some cases, young people, and these groups are therefore under-represented.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s23\fi-1134\li1134\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs56\cgrid {2.2\tab What the Standard covers
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\par It is recognised that the equality areas that need to be addressed for any organisation will depend on the sport, the role and environment. However,\tab  it is also recognised that all organisations are bound by specific equality legislation. 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s23\fi-1134\li1134\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs56\cgrid {2.3\tab The benefits of the Standard 
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\par Applying the Standard will enable your organisation to:
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Provide a framework for achieving equality in sport.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Ensure democracy and the sound governance of the sport.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Increase the number of participants, members, coaches, officials, spectators and volunteers by reaching new audiences.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Help meet legal duties thereby reducing the likelihood of litigation.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Enhance the skills and knowledge base of your staff and volunteers. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Increase active involvement in equality at every level.Improve equality practices through monitoring, evaluation and review methods.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Improve your chances of accessing funding and sponsorship.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {And, for those organisations that have started to address equality issues, to: 
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Build on existing good practice in equality.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Assess and review current equality policy.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Assess and review equality performance and achievements.
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\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\widctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs54\lang1024\cgrid {3\tab The Equality Standard
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\par }\pard\plain \s23\fi-1134\li1134\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs56\cgrid {3.1\tab The Standard explained
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\par The Standard is based on two broad areas of activity and four levels of achievement. All four levels must be supported by relevant evidence, which will be verified through the evaluation process.
\par 
\par In defining the equality needs for sports organisations, the Standard has identified two areas of activity:
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Developing Your Organisation}{ \endash  what your organisation is. This will be a reflection of the culture, policies, leadership and people.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}}{\b Developing Your Services}{ \endash  what your organisation does. This is reflected in the impact that policies, leadership and people have on your organisation\rquote 
s programmes, communications and customer service.
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\par Each level has been developed to take account of the different starting points of different sports organisations. The outcomes from each level are as follows:
\par 
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Your organisation is committed to equality. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Your organisation has an equality policy that has been communicated and is understood by staff and key volunteers. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Your organisation is aware of its current profile in terms of equality.
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\par }\pard\plain \s24\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs44\cgrid {Preliminary
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Your organisation understands the issues and barriers faced by under-represented groups in sport.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Your organisation has a robust equality action plan which all staff, volunteers and key stakeholders understand.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}All staff and volunteers within your organisation understand the principles of equality and their role in delivering against your action plan.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Partner organisations and new audiences are aware of, and are engaged in, the delivery of your action plan. 
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\par }\pard\plain \s24\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs44\cgrid {Intermediate
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Your organisation has increased the diversity of its leadership, staff, board and senior volunteers. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}All internal policies pay due regard to diversity. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}You have a staff/volunteer team with a strong understanding and commitment to equality at head office, regional, county and club membership levels. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}You have increased the diversity of people participating in and using your services. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}People inside and outside your organisation are aware of your success and achievements in working towards equality. 
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\par }\pard\plain \s23\fi-1134\li1134\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs56\cgrid {Advanced
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Leadership and staff are reflective of the community your organisation serves.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Equality is central to the way your organisation carries out all of its work. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}All of your programmes and investment pay due regard to the diverse groups you serve. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Participants, coaches and officials are reflective of the community.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}All affiliated organisations and clubs are able to engage and develop participants, coaches, officials and administrators from under-represented groups. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}There is an increase in the number of athletes from under-represented groups in performance and elite sport.
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\par The Advanced level is equal to category two of the Modernisation Programme \lquote Investing in Change\rquote * models of good governance. Governing bodies that reflect category one of the \lquote Investing in Change\rquote 
 models would be expected to achieve the Advanced level of the Equality Standard and to demonstrate that they have both maintained and \lquote excelled\rquote 
 at this Advanced level for a further year. Additional evidence would be required to verify that this work has been maintained for this period, confirming that equality issues are part of the mainstream work of the governing body.
\par 
\par 
\par *\lquote Investing in Change\rquote 
 clarifies what the Modernisation process means, identifies the strengths and weaknesses of governing bodies, and offers practical advice on the systems, structures and process that they can use in order to operate more effectively and more efficiently.

\par 
\par The national governing bodies of sport (NGB) }{\i Investing in Change Success Criteria/Model Framework}{ forms the basis of the development model produced for NGBs \endash  and is an essential element of the NGBs Modernisation Progra
mme. Further information is available from the UK Sport website www.uksport.gov.uk or telephone 020 7211 5100. 
\par 
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\par In the first instance the chief executive and/or the board should make a positive statement reflecting your organisation\rquote s commitment to achieving the Equality Standard. Signing up to the Standard can be done in a number of ways:
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A feature article, written by your chief executive or the chair of your board, published in your sport\rquote s magazine, website, newsletter or via a press release.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Announcement of your commitment to the Equality Standard at a public event, such as a national competition, annual general meeting or conference.
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\par In order to make progress through the Equality Sta
ndard framework, organisations will have to establish their current position and provide evidence of their achievements. Organisations, which have achieved the Preliminary level of the Racial Equality Standard in sport, can use this as part of the evidenc
e needed for the Equality Standard. Monitoring is essential to enable organisations to measure change and improvement.
\par 
\par On completion of a level, your organisation will forward a portfolio to the relevant Sports Council, to convene the panel responsible for assessing and verifying the evidence. 
\par 
\par If your organisation is unsuccessful in meeting the Standard, the panel will give their reasons in writing and you will have an opportunity to respond. You can re-submit your portfolio for the panel to reconsider its decision.
\par 
\par An appeals process is available. 
\par 
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\par The validation and evaluation of the Equality Standard will be carried out in different ways for the different levels.  
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s23\fi-1134\li1134\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs56\cgrid {3.5\tab Accreditation
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par As a minimum the independent panel will consist of two Sports Council representatives, a representative from a sports organisation and an equality specialist. 
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\nowidctlpar\tx1134\outlinelevel0\adjustright \b\f1\fs72\cgrid {4\tab Using the Equality Standard
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s23\fi-1134\li1134\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs56\cgrid {4.1\tab Foundation level 
\par }\pard\plain \s25\li1134\nowidctlpar\adjustright \f1\fs48\cgrid {Principle: your organisation is committed to equality
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s24\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs44\cgrid {A. Developing Your Organisation
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {outcome
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {1\tab Your organisation is committed to equality.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {2\tab Your organisation has a policy for equality that has been communicated and is understood by staff and key volunteers.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {3\tab Your organisation is aware of its current profile and position in terms of equality.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested Key Tasks
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Set accountability for equality at the highest level in the organisation both in terms of officers and committee members.
\par 
\par Commit staff time/budget to equality generally and the process of achieving the Equality Standard specifically.
\par 
\par Ensure that all those involved in your organisation are aware of this commitment.
\par 
\par 
\par Draft a policy for equality. 
\par 
\par Develop briefing sessions/training for senior staff and committee members on equality and its relevance to your sport.
\par 
\par Ensure all staff and key volunteers 
\par have an opportunity to contribute to 
\par its development.
\par 
\par Disseminate and communicate the policy for equality throughout your organisation.
\par 
\par 
\par Conduct an audit of:
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}}\pard\plain \s22\fi-357\li357\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx360\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\ls6\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
the equality profile of staff, volunteers, board, coaches and officials 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}human resources policies
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}marketing and communications
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}profile of members, participants, service users
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}profile of elite performers.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Analyse the findings in terms of trends and equality impact. Present the information in a format that enables the information to be easily used in the development of an equality action plan (see Preliminary level).
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested evidence
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Named person or group accountable for equality.
\par 
\par Specified budget and staff or volunteer time recorded in meeting minutes, person specification, and individual action plan.
\par 
\par Written communication, website pages, internal communication.
\par 
\par A copy of the policy that addresses equality. 
\par 
\par Training session notes, list of attendees and evaluations.
\par 
\par Presentation papers, list of attendees, publications or promotional materials, staff handbook, members\rquote  handbook, recruitment literature, induction training, minutes of meetings, advertisements, recruitment materials, policies and
 procedures, staff training, members\rquote  information.
\par 
\par Statistical data that demonstrate the demographic profile of the organisation to include staff, all volunteers, coaches, officials and participants, in terms of gender, ethnicity, age, disability and sexual orientation (staff only).
\par 
\par Report and presentation of the findings.
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s23\fi-1134\li1134\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs56\cgrid {4.2\tab Preliminary level 
\par }\pard\plain \s25\li1134\nowidctlpar\adjustright \f1\fs48\cgrid {Principle: your organisation is clear about what it needs to do to achieve equality
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s24\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs44\cgrid {A. Developing Your Organisation
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {outcome
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {1\tab Your organisation understands the issues and barriers faced by under-represented groups.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {2\tab Your organisation has a robust action plan for equality which all staff, volunteers and key stakeholders understand.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested Key Tasks
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Seek guidance on the findings of the audit which demonstrate under-representation from particular groups.
\par 
\par Review policies, procedures and programmes for their equality impact. 
\par 
\par Draft an action plan for equality. 
\par 
\par The action plan should take account of all areas of your organisation\rquote s activities including: sports development work, administration, personnel an
d human resources, publicity and marketing, representation and committee structures and elite elements of the sport.
\par 
\par Identification of pathways for under-represented groups.
\par 
\par Develop a consultation process both within the sport and with external stakeholders including equality target groups and equality organisations. 
\par 
\par Integrate systems for monitoring and review into the action plan. 
\par 
\par Communicate and promote the organisation\rquote s policy and action plan internally.}{\cf6   
\par }{\cf2 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested evidence
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Notes of meetings, training and briefing sessions with relevant experts.
\par 
\par Research report or data that investigates the relevant issues and barriers and underlines rationale.
\par 
\par Attendance at relevant conferences, seminars and workshops.
\par 
\par Internal study or survey on the equality issues facing the organisation\rquote s staff and/or volunteers.
\par 
\par Copies of old and new policies, correspondence that demonstrate a review has taken place.
\par 
\par Correspondence and communication from staff and senior volunteers that contribute to the development of the equality action plan including memos, meeting minutes, briefing papers.
\par 
\par Details of communication with under-represented groups, eg consultation meetings, focus groups, written responses or direct contributions to the action plan.
\par 
\par Copy of the equality action plan which details objectives, tasks, accountability, timescales and resources.
\par 
\par Copies of monitoring procedures, including a plan of how they are to be resourced, reports and minutes of meetings.
\par 
\par Briefing and literature, staff handbook, code of conduct, members\rquote  handbook, website, inclusion in annual report, marketing plan, club materials.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {outcome
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard \s19\fi-560\li560\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright {3\tab 
All staff and volunteers within your organisation understand the principles of equality and their role in delivering against the action plan.
\par }\pard \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested Key Tasks
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Undertake a training needs analysis for staff, managers and senior volunteers.
\par 
\par Establish relevant training and staff development initiatives which support the equality action plan and organisation\rquote s objectives.
\par 
\par Identify the roles of individuals in delivering elements or sections of the action plan.
\par 
\par Review all human resource policies, procedures and practices, for example:
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}}\pard\plain \s22\fi-357\li357\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx360\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\ls6\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
Clear and relevant selection criteria for staff and senior volunteers. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Equality training staff involved in recruitment and selection.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Format and content of application materials to include information on equality.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Seek alternative media to reach under-represented groups.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Ensure grievance, disciplinary and complaints procedures are in place.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested evidence
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Organisation\rquote s training programme, demonstrating how equality is addressed.  
\par 
\par Training, seminar and workshop materials. 
\par 
\par Key staff and leading volunteers have specific responsibilities detailed in the action plan. 
\par 
\par Review framework, report of human resources review, minutes of meetings, new or amended policy documents.
\par 
\par Selection criteria, application packs, recruitment literature, internal and external communications, recruitment and selection training programme, list of attendees on training.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s24\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs44\cgrid {B. Developing Your Services
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {outcome
\par }\pard\plain \s19\fi-560\li560\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par 1\tab Partner organisations and new audiences are aware and engaged in the delivery of the action plan.
\par }\pard \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested Key Tasks
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Promote the action plan to, and through, equality organisations.
\par 
\par The organisation has an agreement with equality organisations, and a means of communicating with key stakeholders, on the implementation of the equality action plan.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested evidence
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Joint articles, press releases, features and media list.
\par 
\par Correspondence with equality organisations. 
\par 
\par Surveys of stakeholders including those from under-represented groups. 
\par 
\par Use of new media forms including sporting and non-sporting media whose audience is primarily from under-represented groups.
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s23\fi-1134\li1134\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs56\cgrid {4.3\tab Intermediate level 
\par }\pard\plain \s25\li1134\nowidctlpar\adjustright \f1\fs48\cgrid {Principle: your organisation is increasing opportunities 
\par for a diverse range of people
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s24\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs44\cgrid {A\tab Developing Your Organisation
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {outcome
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {1\tab Your organisation has increased the diversity of your leadership, staff, board and senior volunteers.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested Key Tasks
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Establish positive action schemes to increase the diversity of staff and board, including:
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Set targets for representation on staff team, committees and boards.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Run positive advertising campaigns.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Develop succession programmes and mentoring for key positions.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Co-opt or second individuals from under-represented groups.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Support the process with specific gender, disability and racial equality training to include elements on sexual orientation, age and religion.
\par 
\par Positively promote positions within the organisation to increase applications from target groups. 
\par 
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\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Information on positive action schemes developed to increase the diversity of staff and board including:
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advertisements
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}promotional materials
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}person specification
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}evidence of media used.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Ongoing reporting of profile of staff and board.
\par 
\par Training courses or modules that include specific equality elements, course evaluations.
\par 
\par Advertisements placed with diverse publications, websites or targeting specific groups.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {outcome
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {2\tab All of your organisation\rquote s internal policies and procedures pay due regard to diversity.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested Key Tasks
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Carry out impact assessments and review of all policies.
\par 
\par Communicate these to staff and board.
\par 
\par Amend existing policies and procedures or develop new policies and procedures that establish good practice in human resource management. 
\par 
\par Implement appraisal and objective setting in equality for senior staff.
\par 
\par Allocate performance targets to key staff and senior volunteers.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested evidence
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Impact assessment process and results.
\par 
\par Documented annual policy review which takes account of legislative obligations, results of monitoring against targets and performance indicators. 
\par 
\par Evidence of good practice in:
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human resource policies and management
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}grievance and disciplinary policies
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}selection and recruitment procedures
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}education programmes and strategies.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Examples of appraisal and performance targets.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s24\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs44\cgrid {B. Developing Your Services
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {outcome
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {1\tab Your organisation has increased the diversity of people participating/using its services.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {2\tab People inside and outside your organisation are aware of your success and achievements in working towards equality. 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested Key Tasks
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Identify and promote examples of good practice in sport relating to equality.
\par 
\par Establish pilot programmes to increase participation by under-represented groups. Contribute to national or international projects that address participation by under-represented groups. Programmes might include:
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sports development initiatives
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}partnership links with schools, local authorities, sports action zones, regional sports boards 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}social inclusion partnership projects
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}evaluate the project.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Positively promote the organisation\rquote s commitment, equality action plan and achievements in equality:
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}}\pard\plain \s22\fi-357\li357\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx360\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\ls6\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
Equality proofed publicity and promotional materials on the website, in newsletters or magazines.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Regular communication with non- traditional media which highlights your organisation\rquote s success against performance targets. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Use champions, figure heads or well-known figures to help publicise successes.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Organise a community event to congratulate volunteers who contributed to the success.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Celebrate successes through seminars, workshops or awards ceremonies.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested evidence
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Reports, minutes, monitoring and review papers, service user surveys, project evaluations.
\par 
\par Pilot specification, aims and action plan. 
\par 
\par Correspondence or publicity materials for pilot programmes.
\par 
\par Evaluation report.
\par 
\par Audit data that demonstrate an increase in service users and/or participants.
\par 
\par Written examples of good practice and case studies. 
\par 
\par Information on organisation\rquote s website and intranet. 
\par 
\par Acknowledgement at board meetings.
\par 
\par Lead speaker or workshop at a major conference.
\par 
\par Equality section in sport newspaper/ newsletter.
\par 
\par Journalist comment in local, regional or national newspaper.
\par 
\par Slot on local, regional, national or specialised radio programme.
\par 
\par Publicity materials, website promotion, communication with partner organisations and non-traditional media.
\par 
\par Communication with partner agencies, including other sports bodies that promote the organisation\rquote s successes and shares good practice. 
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s23\fi-1134\li1134\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs56\cgrid {4.4\tab Advanced level 
\par }\pard\plain \s25\li1134\nowidctlpar\adjustright \f1\fs48\cgrid {Principle: your organisation offers fair and equal opportunities to its staff and the communities it serves
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s24\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs44\cgrid {A. Developing Your Organisation
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {outcome
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {1\tab Leadership, and staff are reflective of the community you serve.
\par 
\par 2\tab Equality is mainstreamed through the organisation\rquote s operations, functions and service delivery.
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {\b0\fs36 
\par }{ Suggested Key Tasks
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\par Gather statistical data that demonstrate an increase in the diversity of boards, advisory groups and staff.
\par 
\par Ensure key policies and strategies in all areas of activity include a visible equality dimension.
\par 
\par Named staff and board members are identified as being responsible for equality in their area of operation. 
\par 
\par Actively seek representation on boards and committees of previously under-represented groups through positive action.
\par 
\par Ensure there is an equality manager or senior member of staff with capacity to develop the equality programme.
\par 
\par Ensure equality training is included in induction, performance review and appraisals for staff and volunteers.  
\par 
\par Take appropriate action in the event of non-compliance with the organisation\rquote s equality policies and requirements by individuals, affiliated bodies or contractors.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested evidence
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Audit report.
\par 
\par Reports to committee and/or management teams, which highlight the increase in the organisation\rquote s profile to reflect the community at large.
\par 
\par 
\par All policies to have an equality focus that is highlighted.
\par 
\par Equality priorities highlighted in staff and board members\rquote  individual objectives.
\par 
\par Audit report that demonstrates representation appropriate to your organisation\rquote s community with positive trends in areas of previous under-representation.
\par 
\par Staff and resources for equality in place and accounted in your organisation\rquote s staff structure.
\par 
\par Induction and training programmes, review and appraisal templates. 
\par 
\par Organisational procurement and grant award policies, records of complaints, monitoring reports and action taken at national, regional and local level.
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s24\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs44\cgrid {B. Developing Your Services
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {outcome
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {1\tab Participants, coaches, officials, volunteers and administrators are generally reflective of the community.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested Key Tasks
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Collect and/or analyse demographic data of your organisation\rquote s community, eg national, regional or local populations. 
\par 
\par Develop
 and deliver specific initiatives that will encourage more people from under-represented groups to take up your sport. These could be your own or you could participate in a wider project. (These might be a result of a pilot project implemented at the Inte
rmediate level).
\par 
\par Gather information and formulate a report that demonstrates the organisation\rquote s success at achieving a diverse participant base reflecting your organisation\rquote s community. 
\par 
\par Review the impact of the initiatives developed and delivered at the Intermediate level.
\par 
\par Establish development targets for clubs and key competitions to reflect their communities and the need to address under-representation in sport.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested evidence
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Demographic report, evidence sources or relevant surveys.
\par 
\par Rationale and evidence base for target setting. Targets with timescales integrated into development plans.
\par 
\par Project development plans, evaluation and monitoring reports.  
\par 
\par Completed report, participant surveys or evaluations.
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {outcome
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {2\tab All of your organisation\rquote s programmes and investment pay due regard to the diverse groups it serves.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {3\tab All affiliated organisations and clubs are able to engage and develop participants, coaches, officials and administrators from under-represented groups.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested Key Tasks
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\par Your organisation seeks to demonstrate that it has: 
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Established and reviewed targets for equality.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Monitored participation and development initiatives.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Worked effectively in partnership. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Established discrete budgets for equality.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Assessed budgets for the impact of equality. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Developed equality impact assessment for their sport.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Used statistical information to demonstrate how under- represented groups have benefited from resource and funding decisions.  
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Integrated equality into all communications and key products associated with your organisation.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Clubs establish links to local initiatives and networks to increase participation and membership levels.
\par 
\par Promote or establish club and affiliation schemes, such as Sport England Clubmark, that integrates equality into the sound governance and performance management of clubs.
\par 
\par Schemes to include guidance and support for clubs to target and engage under-represented groups in all capacities:
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}}\pard\plain \s22\fi-357\li357\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx360\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\ls6\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
participants
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}coaches
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}administrators
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}officials. 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Provide guidance and information on funding streams that target local club development and/or social inclusion. 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested evidence
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Report or evaluation of impact of programmes that target under-represented groups.
\par 
\par Target groups\rquote  consultation and correspondence.
\par 
\par Information and promotional materials for club accreditation scheme.
\par 
\par Correspondence and communication with affiliated bodies and clubs.
\par 
\par Correspondence with schools, local authorities and local networks. 
\par 
\par Guidance and support materials developed specifically for clubs.
\par 
\par Monitoring reports of clubs applying for, and achieving, club accreditation.
\par 
\par Funding information secured, or developed, and circulated to clubs. Monitoring reports of funding applications submitted and the number that are successful.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {outcome
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s26\fi-567\li567\nowidctlpar\tx567\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {4\tab There is an increase in the number of athletes from under-represented groups at performance and excellence levels of sport (governing bodies only).\tab 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested Key Tasks
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Audit of the profile of athletes at performance and excellence levels.
\par 
\par Assess the specific needs of different groups in developing talent and accessing performance pathways.
\par 
\par Analyse current performance pathways and develop specific programmes to ensure equitable investment and provision. This might include:
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}}\pard\plain \s22\fi-357\li357\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx360\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\ls6\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
Education and training for coaches, managers and selectors.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Information and training for parents and carers.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Revised strategic and competition planning, including investment strategies.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Youth development programmes that target under-represented groups.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s22 \f3\fs36 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \u-3913\'b7\tab}Revised training camp structures.
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Suggested evidence
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par Audit data of athletes at all representative levels, including youth programmes, Start and Potential, Elite Cymru, World Class Performance programme and Talented athletes. 
\par 
\par Analysis report of issues and barriers for under-represented groups.
\par 
\par Surveys of service users including coaches, parents, carers and athletes.
\par 
\par Project plans, targets, training plans, course attendees, correspondence with service users and publicity materials.
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\nowidctlpar\tx1134\outlinelevel0\adjustright \b\f1\fs72\cgrid {5\tab Appendices
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s23\fi-1134\li1134\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs56\cgrid {5.1\tab Glossary of terms 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Community 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {A group of people with shared interests, locally and/or nationally.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Disability 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Defined under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as \lquote a physical or menta
l impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person\rquote s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities\rquote .
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Disability \endash  Social Model 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Disability is a condition imposed on disabled people by society and is created by prejudice, fear
, myths and ignorance. It limits opportunities for education, employment, financial independence and full social interaction.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Disadvantage 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {An unfavourable circumstance or the disproportionate deprivation of some or all resources without reason.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Discrimination 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {The action that people take on the basis of their prejudices, which results in unfair and unjust treatment.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Direct discrimination 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Treating one person less favourably than another in similar circumstances. Direct discrimination on the basi
s of sex often shows itself in traditional stereotypes about the roles of men and women and what might be considered \lquote men\rquote s jobs\rquote  and \lquote women\rquote s jobs\rquote . Women are frequently the target of discriminatory practices.

\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Indirect discrimination 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Imposing requiremen
ts or conditions, which on the face of it, apply equally to all but which, in practice, can be met only by certain sections of the population. Such requirements or conditions are lawful only if they can be objectively justified.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Diversity 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Respecting and celebrating individual and community differences. 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Equal opportunities 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
Within the employment context, treating people as individuals and providing them with opportunities on the basis of their skills, talents and qualifications so that they are neither d
isadvantaged nor denied access on the grounds of their age, disability, ethnicity, race, sex or sexual orientation.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Equality 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {The state of being equal \endash 
 treating individuals equally, which is not necessarily the same as treating them the same. In some cases the need for equality may require unequal effort to ensure that the principle of equality is achieved.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Equity 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {In its simplest sense, \lquote fairness\rquote 
; the process of allocating (or reallocating) resources and entitlements, including power, fairly and without discrimination. It includes fairness in opportunity and the upholding of individual human rights through social justice.  
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Empowerment 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
A learning organisation is one that provides the skills, competencies and information to enable individuals to learn and develop their potential that will benefit both the individual and the sport.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Ethics 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {The systematic application of moral rules, principles, values and norms.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Ethnic minority communities 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {This term is often used to distinguish between white people and black and other ethnic minority communities.  

\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Harassment 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
A form of discrimination that may lead to a breach of statute as it constitutes an activity that can be detrimental to members of one particular race or sex. Harassment can be def
ined as an action or comment that causes persistent offence to a person or group. An example of racial harassment would be racially motivated behaviour that causes distress or discomfort to people from ethnic minority communities.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Mainstreaming 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {The syste
matic integration of gender equality into all systems and structures; policies, programmes, processes and projects; into cultures and their organisations, into ways of seeing and doing.
\par  
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Positive action 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {A range of measures or initiatives intended to redr
ess the effects of past discrimination. For example, positive action measures are frequently used to encourage applications from an under-represented group in an organisation or to introduce training where there is under-representation of a particular gro
up in the organisation. Positive action can be taken to redress a balance only within the bounds of the appropriate legislation.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Prejudice
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
Negative, irrational feelings, attitudes and opinions that people have about other people. It suggests prejudging or forming an opinion about other people without any prior knowledge of them. 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Racism 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
The total effect of racial disadvantage and discrimination, caused deliberately or inadvertently by individuals, groups or organisations.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Sexism 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {The systematic discrimination against one sex (usually by the other).
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Sexual orientation 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
An awareness of expressions, actions, declarations, attitudes or behaviours linked to an awareness of own or others sexual identity. These identities include lesbians and gay men, bisexual women and men, heterosexual men and women, and transsexual people.

\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Social inclusion 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
A process of tackling needs, generally for communities who are or who have been excluded from services and opportunities that the majority of the community has access to.
 Social inclusion is often used to describe places where there are excluded communities and where there is a need for actions that bring opportunities to these excluded people. It is often used in the context of opportunities in education, housing, econom
ic prosperity, health, employment and in community safety and crime reduction and in community facilities (arts, sport, culture and community venues and services) and transport.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Stereotyping 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {The process of la
belling people because they are members of a particular visible group or developing a standardised image of a person or group, whereby it is assumed that they must also share particular traits that are considered characteristic of that group.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s23\fi-1134\li1134\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx1134\adjustright \b\f1\fs56\cgrid {5.2\tab points of contact for further information
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s24\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs44\cgrid {Sports Councils
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {UK Sport
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {40 Bernard Street
\par London WC1N 1ST
\par Tel: 020 7211 5100
\par Fax: 020 7211 5246
\par Email: info@uksport.gov.uk
\par Website: www.uksport.gov.uk
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Sport England
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Third Floor Victoria House
\par Bloomsbury Square
\par London WC1B 4SE
\par Tel: 08458 508 508
\par Fax: 020 7383 5740
\par Email: info@sportengland.org
\par Website: www.sportengland.org 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {sportscotland
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Caledonia House
\par South Gyle
\par Edinburgh EH12 9DQ
\par Tel: 0131 317 7200
\par Fax: 0131 317 7202
\par Email: library@sportscotland.org.uk
\par Website: www.sportscotland.org.uk
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Sports Council for Wales
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Welsh Institute of Sport
\par Sophia Gardens
\par Cardiff CF11 9SW
\par Tel: 029 2030 0500 
\par Fax: 029 2030 0600
\par Email: scw@scw.co.uk
\par Website: www.sports-council-wales.co.uk
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Sports Council for Northern Ireland
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {House of Sport
\par Upper Malone Road
\par Belfast BT9 5LA
\par Tel: 028 90 381222
\par Fax: 028 90 682757
\par Email: info@sportni.net
\par Website: www.sportni.net
\par 
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s24\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs44\cgrid {Sports Organisation
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {CCPR
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Francis House
\par Francis Street
\par London SW1P 1DE
\par Tel: 020 7854 8500
\par Fax: 020 7854 8501
\par Email: info@ccpr.org.uk
\par Website: www.ccpr.org.uk
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s24\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs44\cgrid {Equality Organisations
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Women\rquote s Sports Foundation
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Third Floor Victoria House
\par Bloomsbury Square
\par London WC1B 4SE
\par Tel: 020 7273 1740
\par Fax: 020 7273 1981
\par Email: info@wsf.org.uk
\par Website: www.wsf.org.uk
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Phab NI Inclusion Matters
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Jennymount Business Park
\par North Derby Street
\par Belfast BT15 3HN
\par Tel: 028 90 746 555
\par Website: www.phabni.org
\par  
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Special Olympics Ulster
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Unit 7
\par Silversprings
\par Market Street
\par Ballymoney BT53 6EA
\par Tel: 028 2766 6959
\par Website: www.specialolympics.ie
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Sporting Equals
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Commission for Racial Equality 
\par 3rd Floor, Lancaster House 
\par 67 Newhall Street 
\par Birmingham B3 1NA 
\par Tel: 0121 710 3014
\par Fax: 0121 710 3022
\par Email: sportequal@cre.gov.uk
\par Website: www.cre.gov.uk/speqs
\par  
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {English Federation of Disability Sport
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Alsager Campus
\par Manchester Metropolitan University
\par Hassall Road
\par Alsager ST7 2HL
\par Tel: 0161 247 5294
\par Fax: 0161 247 6895
\par Email: federation@efds.co.uk
\par Website: www.efds.co.uk
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Scottish Disability Sport
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Scottish Disability Sport
\par Fife Sports Institute
\par Viewfield Road
\par Glenrothes KY6 2RB
\par Tel: 01592 415700
\par Fax: 01592 415710
\par Email: ssadsds@aol.com
\par Website: www.scottishdisabilitysport.com 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Federation of Disability Sport Wales 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Welsh Institute of Sport
\par Sophia Gardens
\par Cardiff CF11 9SW
\par Tel: 029 2030 0526
\par Email: office@fsadwales.org
\par 
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\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Unit 10
\par Ormeau Business Park
\par 8 Cromac Avenue
\par Belfast BT7 2JA
\par Tel: 028 9050 8255
\par Fax: 028 9050 8256
\par Email: email@dsni.co.uk
\par Website: www.dsni.co.uk
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Stonewall (Lesbian and Gay Rights)
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {16 Clerkenwell Close
\par London E1
\par Tel: 020 7881 9440
\par Website: www.stonewall.org
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s24\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs44\cgrid {Equality Commissions
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Equal Opportunities Commission
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Overseas House
\par Quay Street
\par Manchester M3 3HN
\par Tel: 0161 833 9244
\par Website: www.eoc.gov.uk
\par 
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\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {St Dunstan\rquote s House
\par 201\endash 211 Borough High Street
\par London SE1 1GZ
\par Tel: 020 7939 0000
\par Fax: 020 7939 0001
\par Website: www.cre.gov.uk
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s21\keepn\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \b\f1\fs40\cgrid {Disability Rights Commission
\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Freepost MID 02164
\par Stratford upon Avon CV37 9BR
\par Tel: 08457 622 633
\par Website: www.drc-gb.org
\par 
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\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {Equality House
\par 7\endash 9 Shaftesbury Square
\par Belfast BT2 7DP
\par Tel: 028 9050 0600 
\par Fax: 028 9024 8687
\par Textphone: 028 9050 0589
\par Email: information@equalityni.org
\par Website: www.equalityni.org
\par 
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\par }\pard\plain \s19\nowidctlpar\tx560\tx1120\tx1680\tx2240\tx2800\tx3360\tx3920\tx4480\tx5040\tx5600\tx6160\tx6720\adjustright \f1\fs36\cgrid {
\par The CCPR, Women\rquote s Sports Foundation, English Federation of Disability Sport and Sporting Equals are delighted to support and endorse The Equality Standard. 
\par 
\par The Equality Standard is a significant step towards making provision of sport in the United Kingdom fair, just and
 equal. We, the partners, have contributed to the Standard and will work with our colleagues at each Home Country Sports Council and UK Sport to provide the impetus to ensure it is translated into practice. 
\par 
\par This publication can be made available in alternative formats or languages. For further information contact Sport England Marketing on 08458 508 508.
\par 
\par Third Floor Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London WC1B 4SE
\par Tel: 08458 508 508  Fax: 020 7383 5740
\par Email: info@sportengland.org  Website: www.sportengland.org
\par 
\par \u169\'a9 Sport England, September 2004}{\cf6 
\par }}