Brighton & Hove Albion FC are proud to announce a partnership with Stonewall, the LGBTQ+ charity.
Stonewall are the leading LGBTQ+ organisation in the UK and this partnership will strengthen the club’s commitment to promote Inclusion & Diversity.
The club have signed up to Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme which helps organisations embed LGBTQ+ inclusion across the workplace as a whole.
The programme provides organisations with access to training and resources from Stonewall, this will support the club’s work on LGBT+ inclusion with a goal of becoming a Stonewall top 100 employer within the UK.
Erin Walters-Williams, Sport Engagement Manager at Stonewall said, "We’re delighted that Brighton & Hove Albion FC has joined our industry-leading Diversity Champions programme to help better support their staff to thrive both on and off the pitch.
"People perform better when they are able to be themselves and we look forward to working with Brighton & Hove Albion FC to improve the experiences of LGBT+ staff, players and fans alike.
"We’re proud to work with over 850 organisations – including the Premier League and a growing number of clubs - to create inclusive, accepting and welcoming workplaces where LGBT+ people are free to be themselves."
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Albion have been working hard behind the scenes to increase participation amongst the LGBTQ+ community and we believe in representing our city on a national and international platform.
Over the past few seasons, the club have proactively supported Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign and have been an official partner of Brighton Pride with City Angel status and we now look forward to an even more inclusive future.