EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
CLUB COMMITMENT STATEMENT
Cottingham Rangers is fully committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across all areas of our club. We believe that every individual—whether a player, volunteer, staff member, or stakeholder—deserves to be treated fairly, with dignity, and with respect.
Our commitment includes ensuring that nobody involved with the club faces discrimination, harassment, or bullying of any kind. All members are expected to follow relevant equality legislation, including:
- The Race Relations Act 1976
- The Sex Discrimination Act 1986
- The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Prohibited Conduct
Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated. This includes treating anyone unfairly based on:
- Age
- Gender or gender reassignment
- Sexual orientation
- Marital or civil partnership status
- Race, ethnicity, or national origin
- Religion or belief
- Ability or disability
- Pregnancy or maternity
All members must refrain from any behaviour that could be considered discriminatory, harassing, or bullying.
If concerns or complaints arise, the club will take appropriate action. This may include investigation, training, disciplinary measures, or any other steps required to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.
OUR COMMITMENT IN PRACTICE
Cottingham Rangers actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion by:
- Ensuring fair and inclusive recruitment and selection processes, where all applicants are treated equally.
- Offering equal opportunities to every player, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability.
- Providing training and development for staff and volunteers to increase awareness and strengthen an inclusive culture.
- Encouraging participation from all sections of the community, and working proactively to remove barriers to involvement.
- Regularly monitoring and reviewing this policy, ensuring it remains effective and up to date.
