Inclusion
Northumberland FA is committed to improving inclusivity in grassroots football. Read our Inclusion strategy here. This work is underpinned by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan which can be found here. This action plan is the step by step guide to our work to achieve '100% inclusivity in our sport.’
Internal Diversity Demographics
The Board of Northumberland FA has committed to the paid and volunteer workforce of the County FA being representative of three local authority areas it represents. Below is an update of how the CFA has and is currently performing against local demographics:
- Sex
- Age
- Ethnicity
- Disability
|
Demographic category |
Local census data* |
Northumberland FA 2023 |
Northumberland FA 2022 |
|
Sex |
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Female |
51% |
26% |
12% |
|
Male |
49% |
72% |
88% |
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Age |
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Age |
42 (median age) |
40 (median age) |
Data unavailable |
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Ethnicity |
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White (all) |
91% |
88% |
97% |
|
Asian (all) |
5% |
8% |
0% |
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Black (all) |
1% |
2% |
0% |
|
Other (all) |
1% |
0% |
0% |
|
Mixed (all) |
2% |
2% |
3% |
|
Disability |
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Long term medical condition or disability |
20% |
30% |
43% |
*Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside & Northumberland
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Equality Policy
Northumberland FA is passionate and committed to ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion in football.
Our vision is; ‘using the power of football to inspire, unite and create opportunities for all’ and we are committed to displaying and demonstrating consistent behaviours and actions associated to our values, ultimately striving to ensure that we provide a safe, positive and welcoming football experience for every participant across the game in Northumberland.
The aim of our Equality policy is to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect, along with ensuring that Northumberland FA is equally accessible to all. Our Equality Policy can be downloaded here.
For any questions, feedback, comments or enquiries with regards to equality, diversity and inclusion, please contact Dean Buckle, Head of Compliance & Inclusion.
Tel: 07458 043 678 or email dean.buckle@nothumberlandfa.com
Accessibility
As part of Northumberland FA’s commitment to ensuring that ‘Football is for All’, we operate an Accessible Communications Policy to help us ensure that our communications are both easy to understand and can be accessed by everyone.
Any accessibility needs can be requested by following the instructions in the ‘Forms of Contact’ section of our Accessible Communications Policy, which can be downloaded here.