Do you ever wonder why fostering inclusion in your community matters? Equity in Action explores the barriers faced by people from minority groups in the sporting world, alongside real-world examples of how communities, professionals, and organisations are working to break down historical barriers. Equity in Action is brought to you by Sporting Equals, a leading UK charity promoting race equality and equity in sport and physical activity. Hosted by Zoiey Smale, Disability, Access, and Inclusion Consultant and Sports Presenter, the series features conversations with leaders across the sporting sector, including parents, innovators, and professional athletes. From 27 January 2026, you’ll hear inspiring stories from across the United Kingdom and gain practical insights each week on resilience, courage, and innovation, alongside actionable strategies to improve diversity, equity, fairness, and inclusion in sport. In this teaser episode of Equity in Action, you’ll hear about: The task at hand: addressing racial inequalities in UK sport and exploring ways to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Zoiey’s trailblazing journey toward inclusivity: From athlete to coach, highlighting barriers and lack of support for ethnically diverse talent. Sport’s broader role in the community: Building resilience, leadership, and life skills beyond performance. The need for systemic change: Understanding exclusion and underrepresentation as structural issues and exploring how education and transformation can create lasting change. --- Sporting Equals is a leading UK charity promoting race equality and equity in sport and physical activity. Their mission is to create a sporting landscape where ethnically diverse communities feel included, represented, and able to thrive – whether on the pitch, in leadership, or in decision-making spaces.
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