Help clean up our game and report racism
However, fans, ethnic minority communities and players are still racially abused, particularly at the grassroots level where racist abuse is common in amateur football on our parks at the weekend.
Many fans, players, clubs and leagues have adopted a policy of Zero Tolerance. One incident is an incident too many. Kick It Out operates a reporting line that can be used to make reports, ensure effective action is taken and help you raise issues of concern.
Report Racism
To report racism in any footballing environment you can freephone 0800 169 9414 or email us at info@kickitout.org
For full details of how we process the complaints we receive download the Kick It Out Report It PDF here.
Kick It Out staff are trained to deal with each caller and each incident sensitively and appropriately. Complainants will be asked to give us as much detail as possible, to enable us to take the best course of action and make a detialed report.
Always report abuse to the appropriate authority immediately when it occurs, either to nearby steward, the police or, in amatuer football, the referee.
If something needs immediate attention it should be reported directly to a steward or police officer, and in amatuer football, to the referee.
Always remember the police have a responsibility to act on all reports they receive, regardless of where it takes place. For examples, if you are assaulted whilst playing in a Sunday league the police can be called.
Kick It Out role
Kick It Out takes every complaint seriously.
Our role is to raise the complaint with the club or governing body concerned and monitor the issue to ensure appropriate action is taken.
Where the club or governing body requires additional advice in dealing iwth a problem, we are able to assist by providing guidance.
Report racism in confidence
All complainants have the choice whether they wish their report to be dealt with in confidence.
Contact details are taken from you so we can report back on how the club/governing body has responded to the complaint, or in case we require any further information.
If you have chosen to make a confidential report your contact details will not be passed on.
To make a report or ask further questions click here.
