As part of Kick It Out's increased efforts to spreads its message in the amateur game, the organisation is encouraging as many grassroots clubs as possible to support the fight for equality in football.

To become an official Kick It Out Grassroots Equality Chartered football club, you must sign up to the organisation’s new Equality Charter.

The document must first be sent to Kick It Out's Grassroots Manager, Tajean Hutton, on tajean@kickitout.org, who will then confirm whether your application has been successful.

Once confirmed, the document must be publicised on your club website and social media channels.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EQUALITY CHARTER

CURRENT SIGNATORIES

Join the following grassroots leagues and clubs in Lincolnshire who have already signed up to the Equality Charter. 

Sleaford Town JFC
North Lincs Futsal Club
Crofts Estate Agents Youth Football League
Crowle Colts JFC
Humberston JFC
Crosby United JFC

BENEFITS

In return, the club will be sent Kick It Out’s digital assets – logo, social media graphics and programme adverts.

Your club will also benefit from a closer relationships with:

• Kick It Out's Grassroots Team, who can offer tailored advice as to how you might qualify for the organisation's Grassroots Activity Fund.
• Kick It Out's Education Team, who can deliver equality workshop to club volunteers, players, parents/guardians or supporters.
• Kick It Out's Reporting Team, who can support anyone at your club who has suffered discrimination in football, as well assist in taking up the case with the relevant authorities.

In addition, you have the opportunity to purchase merchandise from Kick It Out's online shop at a discounted rate, including:

• £32 for a 7.5 ft x 5.5 ft flag, printed with the Kick It Out logo
• £5 for a pack of 5 Kick It Out bibs
• 20% off the following Kick It Out branded items:
• T-shirts
• Stickers
• Button Badges
• Wristbands

Arran Williams, Northern Grassroots Officer, Kick It Out, said: “The interactions and insight into what is actually happening in grassroots football with the clubs and leagues has been of real delight. Clubs and Leagues have worked with us to allow education and training to be delivered to ensure that football is a positive environment for all involved.”

Rebecca Good, Humberston JFC, Club Secretary, said: “Humberston JFC are extremely proud to support and share the core aims and vision that the Kick It Out organisation campaigns for. We believe that children and their families flourish within a supportive footballing community. We strive to achieve and promote inclusion, diversity and equality within our grassroots club and are proud to be a Kick It Out Equality Chartered Club – We are the #kickitoutgeneration.” 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EQUALITY CHARTER