Academy Delivery Record

Kick It Out works extensively across the Academy system in English football to deliver equality training to the next generation of footballers - working with Premier League clubs through the Equality Inspires initiative and with English Football League (EFL) clubs through a partnership with League Football Education.

Below is a record of the equality workshops delivered by Kick It Out during the 2017/18 season.

Premier League Clubs - Equality Inspires

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Newcastle United Foundation - Community Coach

Newcastle United Foundation is looking for a term time only Level 2 qualified Community Coach on a fixed term basis to plan, deliver and monitor high quality coaching programmes in schools, sports venues and community venues throughout Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside and Northumberland, to increase participation among players of all abilities and genders.
Manchester FA - Women's Football Recreational Officer

Manchester FA is looking to recruit a dynamic and inspiring Women’s Football Recreational Officer to join their team.
Stoke City FC - Academy Scouts

Exciting opportunities have arisen at Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League for experienced Academy Scouts to support its Academy Recruitment team at its Category 1 recognised Academy.
Chelsea FC - South and East London Regional Co-ordinator (Youth)

To provide accurate and actionable information on external players for the purposes of player recruitment through scouting of matches and management of geographic region, including area scout co-ordinators.

Equality Inspires Award

Kick It Out and the Premier League present the Equality Inspires Award to clubs who complete a sufficient number of equality workshops with their Academy sides.
Academy Awareness Weekend

Every year, Kick It Out and the Premier League host an Academy Awareness Weekend, to celebrate the game’s inclusive environment and show support for the Equality Inspires initiative.

Kick It Out and Brighton & Hove Albion: a statement

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.
Kick It Out – Chief Executive Officer

Accountable to the Chair and Board, KIO’s new Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the successful delivery of KIO’s strategic objectives and goals. They will ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of combating all forms of discrimination in football and ensuring the sport is truly inclusive for all.
“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.