Racial Equality Charter for Sport

British Fencing is a Racial Equality Charter for Sport Signatory

British Fencing has achieved the Preliminary Level of the Sport England Racial Equality Charter.

The charter is a public pledge, signed by the leaders of sport, committing them to use their influence to create a world of sport in which all people can take part without facing racial discrimination of any kind.

Signatories pledge to:

• challenge and remove racial discrimination in sport
• encourage people from all communities to become involved in sport
• welcome employees and spectators from all communities, and protect all employees and spectators from racial abuse and harassment
• encourage skilled and talented individuals from all communities to become involved in all levels of sports administration, management and coaching
• develop the best possible racial equality policies and practices that are subject to regular review and update celebrate cultural diversity in sport
• Any sports organisation or organisation working in this area can sign the charter.

For more information about the charter, call the Sporting Equals team on 0121 710 3014 or email sportequal@cre.gov.uk