Education Activity

Football leadership programme set to relaunch - applications now open

We're set to launch our revised, updated and renamed Inclusive Leadership in Football Award for the new season, as our learning partnership with Solent University continues. Read more

Kick It Out accepting applications for the Equality and Diversity Awareness in Football Award

Kick It Out announce return of Equality and Diversity Awareness in Football Award Read more

Kick It Out introduce pioneering accessibility tool

Kick It Out are pleased to announce the integration of Recite Me, an innovative new accessibility tool, to the organisation’s website. Read more

Kick It Out launch new play based on the life of Laurie Cunningham

Kick It Out is commissioning a play based on the life of Lauire Cunningham: Getting the Third Degree, written by award-winning playwright Dougie Blaxland and directed by Roughhouse Theatre. Read more

The Next 25 Launch Event

In October 2018, Kick It Out and UCFB announced the recipients of 'The Next 25' Scholarship at special launch event in Manchester. Read more

Kick It Out Game Changers programme starts with a session at the Premier League

Kick It Out’s Game Changers mentoring programme started in June as 12 young people came together for a series of empowerment and leadership workshops led by Premier League staff in London. Read more

Latest

Kick It Out - Digital Marketing Manager

Kick It Out are looking to recruit a Digital Marketing Manager on a three month fixed-term contract. The post-holder will support the Head of Brand, Communications and Marketing to ensure the smooth running of the organisation’s social media platforms, website and e-communications to raise the profile of the organisation.

Sheffield United Football Club - Disability Accessibility and Support Officer

The Disability Accessibility and Support Officer role is to help facilitate disabled staff and fan engagement mechanisms, advocate for their voice within our club, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as senior managers, stewards, police, and counterparts at opposition clubs.

Brentford FC - Operations Administrator

The Venue Operations Administrator is responsible for assisting the Safety and Security Officer with administrative duties such as gathering all match day paperwork, preparation of briefing packs and the coordination of match day staff postings for Turnstile Operators/Stewards and response teams.

Brentford FC - Finance Director

Reporting into the CEO as well as the Chairman, this role plays a vital role in the strategic and operational management of the club. As a member of the club’s Leadership Team, this role will drive the business forward through leading and managing the Finance team to ensure the club meets all of its financial obligations.

Kick It Out and Brighton & Hove Albion: a statement

Kick It Out Statement following racist chanting during Millwall's FA Cup match

Kick It Out statement following racist chanting during Millwall's FA Cup match.

Kick It Out release film urging fans to report antisemitism

Kick It Out have released an uncompromising short film, donated by Director Ivor Baddiel and Chelsea FC, encouraging people to report antisemitic abuse.

About Us

Kick It Out is English football’s equality and inclusion organisation.

Aims and Objectives

Kick It Out is primarily a campaigning organisation which enables, facilitates and works with the football authorities, professional clubs, players, fans and communities to tackle all forms of discrimination.

Kick It Out Chair Lord Ouseley releases personal statement following media reports

Following recent reports in the media regarding Kick It Out, staff welfare and governance, Kick It Out Chair Lord Ouseley has released a personal statement.

Kick It Out announces equality expert Sanjay Bhandari as new Chair

Kick It Out are delighted to announce that equality expert and avid football fan Sanjay Bhandari has been appointed as Kick It Out’s new Chair.

Kick It Out statement on racist abuse of England players against Bulgaria

Following the racist abuse directed at England players during tonight's European Championship qualifier by Bulgaria supporters, Kick It Out have released a statement.

“I went out to my car after the match and someone had written n***** on my bonnet.” - the story of Ipswich Wanderers.

Last month Ipswich Wanderers under-18s left the pitch after one of their players alleged racial abuse. Just days later, the team were on the receiving end of racism again.

Discrimination in football on the rise

Our latest annual report for the 2019/20 season shows shocking increases in the levels of race hate and homophobic abuse, around football matches and across social media – in spite of the season being put on hold for several months due to Covid-19.