This policy sets out how Brighton & Hove Albion Supporters’ Club promotes equality, diversity and inclusion.

Brighton & Hove Albion Supporters’ Club promotes inclusivity and is committed to the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion in our organisation and among our members.

Given the relationship we have with the football club and within the football community, we have a responsibility to set and apply such standards and values expected within the game in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure:

  • Equality, fairness, and respect in all our Rules and activities.
  • We promote the principles of the Equality Act 2010 and the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
  • We oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination. This includes Supporters’ Club Rules, activities, membership and dealing with complaints in accordance with Commitments & Actions.

Implementation

Brighton & Hove Albion Supporters’ Club aims to:

  • Encourage equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do.
  • Create an environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all.
  • Recognise and value individual differences and contributions.

Visibility

A copy of this Policy document will be published on our website.

Commitments and Actions

  • As soon as practicable, address issues and complaints about discrimination or a breach of this policy.
  • Investigations will be fair but may result in disciplinary action in line with our Rules.
  • The organisation may also consider it necessary to report matters of concern to
    the statutory authorities and the football club where potential criminal or
    safeguarding issues arise.

The organisation requires its Committee, volunteers and members to behave appropriately in the context of representing the Club in all forms of communication.

Brighton & Hove Albion Supporters’ Club equality, diversity & inclusion policy. Adopted at AGM 19 September 2024.