We have sought to recruit independent, knowledgeable, inspirational and skilled individuals from within and outside basketball to support, advise and challenge the BE Board and improve the way we tackle all forms of discrimination.
The formation of the committee is built on engagement between us and our basketball community to promote the sport as accessible and fair for everyone, at every level - playing, coaching, officiating, volunteering, administration, employment and positions of influence.
It follows discussions about discrimination and the anti-racism protests of 2020, as well as analysis of levels of representation in roles within the game.
We have recruited a diverse, independent group of people from a variety of backgrounds, including legal and regulatory, community, safeguarding, EDI, grassroots basketball, club, coach, officiating environments, education, campaigning, behavioural change and social inclusion.
The committee is chaired by Basketball England board member Brandie Deignan, who said: “Basketball is a diverse sport that requires every part of it in England to be diverse. It is important to reflect the people we serve and for everyone to be involved and feel part of our growth and future."
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The committee meets every two months to help set and support the BE EDI agenda.
To ensure the committee works effectively it is split into three sub-committees, initially tackling three different areas:
As well as developing individuals, basketball can help build stronger communities by bringing people together, the sport has a unique ability to connect communities and improve lives. It is a sport that transcends generations and has the ability to reach beyond social boundaries in a way that few others sports can.
As a way to support and showcase the great work going on around the country that positively impacts lives, we have a dedicated page that celebrates that work that is happening at community level.
To visit our BE in the Community Page, please use the button below.
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There is no one solution to create healthier, happier and more successful basketball communities. Instead of trying to do everything ourselves, we work with experts in a range of disciplines to benefit the future of the sport.
We are proud of our official community partners, whose invaluable support means we can reach more people to positively impact lives around the UK.
To contact the BE EDI committee, please use the button below.
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