About
The Standard is owned by the 5 Sports Councils through the Sports Councils Equality Group (SCEG).
The first ever equality Standard for sport was launched in November 2004. It was last updated and re-launched by SCEG in March 2012 to ensure it remained fit for purpose and reflected the latest equality legislation.
SCEG is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of the Equality Standard for Sport framework to ensure it is progressive and fit for purpose. Independent consultants have been commissioned to carry out this review with an updated framework expected late 2021. All achievements of the current standard remain valid. Please contact your home country sports council should you require further information.
Advanced Level
The three outcomes that need to be met in order to achieve the Advanced level are outlined below.
Where good practice examples or templates exist, these have been included. We are always looking for more tools and resources so if you have anything that you would like to share please contact your sports council to have this uploaded. See the Contact Us page for contact details.
Outcome 1 – Your organisation has made significant progress towards diversity within board, staff (paid and unpaid), coaches, officials, members and participants
Outcome 2 – Equality is mainstreamed through the organisation’s functions, policies and procedures