Exeter City Football Club has achieved Bronze in the EFL Equality Code of Practice.
The Code of Practice is awarded in recognition of clubs' efforts to enhance their equality, diversity and inclusion practices across all areas of the club.
Initially launched in 2012, the EFL’s Equality Code of Practice was revamped to become a multi-level accreditation scheme at the start of the 2022/23 season, which saw every one of the 72 Clubs assessed on their EDI practices by the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.
Exeter City Football Club's Bronze award comes after the club provided evidence of the work across many aspects of the club and the wider community. The work in this area now continues as part of the development year and the club looks to partner with the Community Trust to make positive impact in this important area. The club wishes to thank the EFL for its support in this process as part of the Together campaign.
EFL Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, David McArdle, said:
“Our 72 Clubs represent communities of people from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds. The EFL’s Code of Practice is the foundation on which our work on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is built, providing Clubs with a clear framework and setting out exactly what they need to put in place to ensure the Club is reflective of the community at all levels.
“The progress being made is very encouraging and the EFL will continue to support and empower all Clubs to make a positive impact on their communities and the wider game.”
Initially launched in 2012, the EFL’s Equality Code of Practice was revamped to become a multi-level accreditation scheme at the start of the 2022/23 season, with 46 of the 72 EFL Clubs achieving at least Bronze by the end of the 2023/24 season.
