Salford City is delighted to announce that we have achieved Gold in the EFL’s Equality Code of Practice!
This award is an excellent recognition of the work that takes place across the football club and Foundation 92 in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), to support our incredible diverse community.
From educating players and staff about the importance of EDI and how they can help to make Salford City a warm and friendly place for everyone in our community, to creating dedicated support roles that help all fans enjoy match days at the Peninsula Stadium, and supporting players and fans against racism and discrimination; we are proud of the community that we have at the Club, and everyone that contributes to that in some way.
Through the work of Foundation 92 and their variety of outreach programmes and initiatives too, that community extends right across Salford and Greater Manchester to support over 14,000 people from a variety of backgrounds and across a range of demographics.
CEO Gavin Fleig, on behalf of the Board and the Co-Chairs, said: “We are extremely proud to achieve gold in the EFL Equality Code of Practice, and evolve upon the Silver achieved at our first assessment. The work that Hannah, Lauren and the Foundation 92 team have done to drive a truly inclusive culture is exemplary, and thank you as well to everyone who contributes to that thriving Salford City atmosphere.
“Football has a tremendously powerful voice, and a responsibility to help increase awareness and drive change for a more equal, diverse and inclusive society.
“Our values as a Club emphasise the importance of welfare and looking out for one another, and it is clear to see through Club initiatives, actions and daily operations that we take our responsibility to support this very seriously so to be recognised for it is a great achievement for all.”
EFL Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, David McArdle, said:
“The EFL has a proud and diverse fan base, and it is important that our Clubs reflect the communities they represent, both on and off the pitch.
“The Equality Code of Practice is about helping Clubs make meaningful, long‑term progress on equality, diversity and inclusion. It provides a clear framework while allowing each Club to focus on the needs of their own communities. Each Club’s result is a reflection of the commitment, hard work and impact they deliver every season and they should be proud of the progress they have made.”
First introduced in 2012, the Equality Code of Practice became a multi‑level accreditation scheme in the 2022-23 season and is now mandatory for all EFL Clubs. The framework helps Clubs track their progress and continue improving year on year, with assessments taking place every other season and a dedicated development year in between.