Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
EDI Lead: Alex Sherriff
EDI STATEMENT
At Mansfield Town FC we place equality and diversity at the heart of our culture, and we want to ensure that the organisation and its stadium is accessible for everyone.
We believe that people should not receive unfair treatment or behaviour in relation to sex, sexual orientation, age, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, disability, marital status or civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity (Equality Act 2010).
The Club will not tolerate any form of harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical, verbal or online, and will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate disciplinary action in whatever context it occurs. Please be advised that such behaviour could result in arrest, eviction and/or a stadium ban.
Mansfield Town FC will challenge any inappropriate language or behaviour. Any incident or complaint can be reported using the Complaints Procedure which can be found under the policy section of the club’s website. Alternatively, any form of discrimination in football can be reported to Kick It Out on freephone number 0800 169 9414 or emailed to report@kickitout.org.
The Club supports the EFL and the Football Association in their commitment to develop a programme of ongoing training and awareness raising events and activities, in order to promote the eradication of discrimination.
Mansfield Town FC achieved the required EFL Code of Practice and is now working towards renewing it. Our designated games for Kick it Out and Level Playing Field are part of our ongoing work. This applies to our supporters, stakeholders and staff.
A copy of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement can be viewed here.
Click here to view the club’s investigation process for alleged discrimination.
The Club’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager is Alex Sherriff who can be contacted on alex.sherriff@mansfieldtown.net or 01623 82482
The Club's Equality Lead Officer & Disability Liaison Officer is Alan Lakin, who can be contacted on safetyofficer@mansfieldtown.net
Proud Stags
Proud Stags is the official Mansfield Town FC LGBTQ+ supporter's group.
Proud Stags is Mansfield Town’s official LGBTQ+ supporters’ group. The organisation, founded in January 2021, stands for equality in football and looks to eradicate any form of discrimination in the game.
Her Game Too
Award winning campaign tackling sexist abuse in sport.
Mansfield Town are proud to partner Her Game Too – a voluntary organisation ran by female football fans; who are committed to growing the campaign with the aim of fostering an ethos in football in which women are welcomed and respected equally. The club’s Her Game Too ambassador is Emma Penlington, a lifelong Stags’ supporter who is a positive influence and acts as a point of contact for fans experiencing sexism at Mansfield fixtures.