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Bobby Gardiner was one of two selected writers who won ‘Fans for Diversity’ journalism contracts. Alongside Isra Gabal, Bobby will be commenting on ‘Fans for Diversity’ events across the country. In his first piece, Bobby reflects on his time at the 2015 Supporters Summit…

One of the largest pieces of research ever into women fans’ experiences at professional men’s football matches has been unveiled by the Fans for Diversity campaign – a joint campaign run by the Football Supporters’ Federation and Kick It Out.

Fans for Diversity campaign manager Anwar Uddin was at an event in Bradford recently which looked at increasing Asian participation in football and the impact of Ramadan. Here, he tells us more about the evening…

Excellent video from our friends Copa90 on the Proudly East London football tournament – an event, sponsored by Fans for Diversity, bringing together grassroots football teams from across east London to promote inclusion…

We recently teamed up with the rather excellent Football Beyond Borders (FBB) to help promote the ground-breaking projects they’re working on across London to support young people.

Chris Summersell from Level Playing Field tells us that though much progress has been made for disabled fans in recent years, many disabled fans are still left frustrated by lack of access. Here he urges fans to get involved in the groups week of action…

Fans’ groups have joined forces to condemn a video showing Arsenal “tribute” band The Away Boyz singing homophobic songs aimed at ex-Gunner Ashley Cole, ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final.

As part of efforts to address the under-representation of ethnic minorities amongst England’s support, young Asian fans were taken to Wembley recently to learn about the history of the national side.

Football’s anti-discrimination campaign and FSF partner Kick It Out has revealed a significant increase in reported discrimination at the midway point of the 2014/15 season.

As part of our ‘Fans for Diversity’ campaign, we jointly commissioned with Kick It Out a mural at Victoria Road, home of League Two side Dagenham and Redbridge.

The Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) and Kick It Out are giving aspiring journalists the chance to earn two paid freelance contracts in a competition launched through their joint ‘Fans for Diversity’ campaign.

(Above – the Daggers’ Paul Benson (L), Danny Foster, and Anwar Uddin (R) celebrate promotion to the Football League in 2007)

The Fans for Diversity “A Woman’s Place is at the Match” event saw around 40 people (men, as well as women) taking part in a lively and entertaining panel discussion of women’s experiences of watching men’s football. 

The Football Supporters’ Federation and Kick it Out are holding a panel discussion for female football fans to share their experiences of following the men’s game from the Premier League to non-league. If there are issues, what are they? Are there ways more women could be encouraged into stadiums? Should this be an issue for fans? If so, what could supporters’ groups do? Do FSF campaigns “speak” to female fans? The Premier League say all-seater stadiums attract more diverse crowds, but FSF polling shows

The Football Supporters’ Federation have a small budget for supporters at clubs in England and Wales who would like to organise activities challenging racism, homophobia, disablism, transphobia, or any other diversity issues.

Rival fan groups from Punjabi Rams and Punjabi Wolves Supporters joined forces on Saturday to promote their teams to the Asian community, with around 100 fans getting involved (see image below).

The Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF), Kick It Out, the Gay Football Supporters’ Network (GFSN) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) fans are hosting their first joint event, entitled #Prideinfootball, at the Grange St Paul’s Hotel in central London on Sunday 16th November.

When? Wednesday 22nd October (6.30pm)Where? Impact Hub King’s Cross, 34b York Way, London, N1 9ABRegister: Email [email protected]

Ryman Premier Division side Lewes held a special day of football at the Dripping Pan on Saturday 6th September for their dedicated ‘Season of Action’ fixture against Wingate and Finchley (see image gallery).

Luton schoolchildren learnt what it takes to be world champions in an innovative project which combined their love of football with their studies.