LGBTQ+ at British Swimming

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

PROUD SIGNATORY TO THE CHARTER FOR ACTION

As part of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, British Swimming is proud to join with other leading names in Sport to sign the Charter for Action. The Charter aims to make sport a welcoming environment for [anyone identifying as] lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

As a signatory, British Swimming is committed to the Charter’s 4 principles:

1. We believe that everyone should be able to participate in and enjoy sport – whoever they are and whatever their background.
2. We believe that sport is about fairness and equality, respect and dignity. Sport teaches individuals how to strive and succeed, how to cope with success and disappointment and brings together people with a common goal.
3. We are committed to making these values a reality for anyone identifying as lesbian, gay bisexual and or transgender. We will work together and individually to rid sport of homophobia and transphobia.
4. We will make sport a welcoming place for everyone – for those participating in sports, those attending sporting events and those working or volunteering in sports at any level. We will work with all these groups to ensure they have a voice and to challenge unacceptable behaviour.