Equality, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Inclusion is, has always been, and will always be at the heart of the StreetGames mission. We are an equity organisation, driven by the absolute belief that access to sport and physical activity that transforms the lives of the UK’s most underserved children and young people requires greater focus, effort and resources than for their more affluent peers.

As a charity which spans the sport and youth sectors, we acknowledge a responsibility to advocate on behalf of those doing this well and influence those who aren’t. We understand our role as a charity working on equality of access for young people from lower socio-economic groups to mean we have a responsibility not to be silent about any equality, diversity and inclusion injustice we see.

As an employer, we strive to be a positive place for staff and contractors to be their whole selves. This requires us to proactively review our procedures, policies and activities to ensure we are doing all we can to provide positive space. In addition, we agree to a responsibility to be open and honest about our experiences as an employer – to share our successes and our challenges.

Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Strategy challenges us to go further in creating opportunities for inclusion both within our organisation and in the work we do with communities and young people across the UK. Our intentions and planned actions need to deliver real change and longer term impact.

EEDIB in action

Programme

Us Girls

The award-winning Us Girls programme is designed to increase and sustain young women’s participation in sport and physical activity in underserved communities across the UK.

Case Study

From Volunteer to Leader: Muneerah Balesaria’s Journey with Salaam Peace

For International Women’s Day in 2024, we were delighted to shine a light on the success stories of young women and girls within the StreetGames network – including that of young leader Muneerah.

StreetGames Awards

Youth Ngage Honoured for Mental Health Work

Community sports organisation Youth Ngage was the national winner of our Mental Health and Wellbeing Award in 2024, being honoured for their work supporting BAME families in North Kent.

Case Study

Promoting LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Learn about the StreetGames Pride Activity Network, as well as the work of North West network members Bolton Wanderers in the Community and their Loud & Proud LGBTQ+ Youth Club.

Case Study

Empowering Diverse Youth: The Cherry Tree Project

Having participated in StreetGames' Yoga & Mindfulness pilot project, North West network members the Cherry Tree Project put their learning into practice to empower diverse young people by providing them with a safe and inclusive space for personal growth and exploration.

Partners and experts

The following are experts in including and engaging with their target audiences. On their websites, you will find a range of training, language guides and other useful resources.

Women in Sport
Sporting Equals
Pride Sports
Stonewall
Activity Alliance
Disability Sport Wales
Neurodiverse Sport
Buddle: Being Inclusive
Moving to Inclusion
Belong Network
Youth Access: Addressing inequity in service provision and experiences for young people
#TellYourStory: Tackling Racism And Racial Inequalities In Sport (TRARIIS) research report

Downloads

Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
2020/2021 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report
2019/2020 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report

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