New guide launched to boost diversity in UK sport sector
UK Sport and Sport England have released a vital new resource to help organisations craft effective Diversity and Inclusion Action Plans. This practical guidance aims to drive meaningful change by embedding equity at every level of the physical activity landscape.
New Guide Launched to Boost Diversity in UK Sport Sector
UK Sport and Sport England are delighted to announce the launch of their latest essential resource, titled "What makes a good Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan?". This comprehensive guidance has been meticulously developed to support organisations across the sport and physical activity sector in creating effective Diversity and Inclusion Action Plans (DIAPs) that drive meaningful change.
Whether you are just starting out or refining an existing strategy, this guidance offers practical insights into how to make your organisation’s plan impactful, sustainable, and aligned with wider sports sector goals. It draws heavily on lived experience, best practice, and the collective learning from across the sport community.
Sally Munday, CEO of UK Sport, stated: "We are proud to launch this new guide, developed in partnership with Sport England, which reflects our shared commitment to drive meaningful change. By supporting organisations to embed inclusion at every level, we’re helping shape a more equitable future for sport. Whether you’re creating your first Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, or refining your existing one, this guide is packed with practical insights, lived experience and sector-wide learning to support your journey".
The initiative underscores the belief that every organisation has a crucial role to play in making sport and physical activity more inclusive. This guidance serves as a catalyst to help organisations take the next step towards greater equality.
Mandatory Requirements for Partners
All Tier 3 Partners of Sport England and UK Sport are required to produce a DIAP under the A Code for Sports Governance (Requirements 2.1 and 2.2). To support this mandate, the AGS consortium assisted partners in developing their plans. Each organisation was invited to complete an online Partner Support Questionnaire (PSQ) to provide consultants with a clear baseline.
A pilot PSQ was initially tested by six organisations, including Sport England and UK Sport, before being rolled out to 116 Tier 3 Partners. This paper summarises the data from those 116 questionnaires, highlights related DIAP issues, and shares key learning points for future implementation.