The Premier League has a range of programmes in place to increase diversity across all areas of football. 

The League, working with football partners and clubs, runs programmes to increase opportunities for coaches, players, staff and match officials from under-represented groups.  

We also fund work within communities across England and Wales, and to supports clubs in embedding and developing ED&I.

Developing coaching pathways

The League runs a range of inclusive coaching programmes and initiatives that support under-represented groups.

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Enhancing executive pathways

The Premier League is committed to diversifying the workforce across the game and throughout the organisation.

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Improving player pathways

The League encourages more diverse pathways for players and match officials through schemes for under-represented groups.

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Community support

The Premier League provides unparalleled funding to support communities, often in the most high need areas. The League also works with schools to use the power of football in helping children learn about racism and its negative impacts.

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Embedding equality

The Premier League Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS) supports clubs in embedding and developing ED&I across all areas of their operations.

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