Helping to build a community of LGBT+ people and allies in sport
FvT 2023 is here, celebrating trans and non-binary people in football and inspiring allies to be active; footballers Natalie Washington, Charlotte Galloway and Tash Oakes-Monger – panellists at the launch event in Cardiff – are on hand to help you create space and guide you towards your ultimate goal…
Are you LGBTQ+ or an active ally with a role in sports? We offer networking, advocacy, digital publishing, and more; read our FAQs and find out why we’re so passionate about sharing stories; see our calendar of upcoming events – 24-31 March is the Football v Transphobia campaign’s Week of Action…
Network, advocacy and consultancy group releases findings from its second survey; responses suggest industry is more LGBT+-inclusive now than in 2018 but several challenges remain, particularly for trans and non-binary employees; “strong correlation between LGBT+ visibility in the workplace and responsible reporting”
Watch a replay of our event and listen via the Football v Homophobia Podcast; our partnership with the FWA continues with panel discussion, supported by FvH; Tim Thornton, Erin Williams, Jay Lemonius and Nancy Frostick discuss one of 2022’s biggest football stories…
Check out our updated list of websites, podcasts and other digital destinations around the world which provide sports news and content with an LGBT+ emphasis; find sports journalists and reporters from the community…
Read and download our strategy and media guidelines document, designed to assist all in comms roles in sport; the most recent version was produced for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, as part of our work on Pride House Birmingham…
Six world titles and only 18 years old?! Kitesports might be seen as niche but if anyone’s going to change that, it’s likely to be the Brazilian-American with the big smile who’s always catching big air – and she wears her authenticity with Pride too. We caught up with her on IWD2023 for an exclusive Q&A…
Tottenham’s LGBTQ+ and allies fans group makes powerful statement after success in Supporters’ Group category at fourth annual FvH Awards, held at National Football Museum in Manchester; Sheffield United, Jake Daniels, Lloyd Wilson and Daily Mirror reporter Jacob Leeks also winners on the night…
Current holder of FvH Hero Award tells FvH Podcast how she used her own visibility to open up a conversation that went beyond just her school; Hayley Wood-Thompson is the captain of Cheshunt FC Women and a P.E. teacher in Hertfordshire; see full category shortlists for FvH Awards 2023 here…
The Duchess W6 in Hammersmith was the venue for Sports Media LGBT+’s pub quiz for LGBT+ History Month, with generous attendees donating money to akt; local community group West London Queer Project are fundraising for the charity throughout February…
Out LGBTQ+ players Jahmal Howlett-Mundle and Parker Dunn cover locker-room culture, changing clubs and coming out again, and the impact of discriminatory abuse, in event held at Leicester City FC; people at all levels of the game urged to show support for the campaign in February…
Recent weeks have seen an alarming rise in incidents of homophobia in men’s professional football in England. To address the need for urgent action, Sports Media LGBT+ has joined with Football v Homophobia, Pride in Football, and Women in Football on this statement…
“The more beacons we put out there, the better,” says 2022 FvH Cymru award winner Delwyn ‘Sheep’ Derrick; FC Bellevue founder encourages everyone doing LGBTQ+ inclusion work in the game to put themselves and others forward before 20 January deadline; listen to the new FvH Podcast to learn more about the FvH Awards…
Anger, annoyance, and the knowledge that a “nuanced” approach is needed – the reactions of gay supporters to the recent spate of homophobic chanting; listen to new episode now; Chelsea fan Jake Williamson and Pride of Irons co-founder Jim Dolan are guests alongside FC Bellevue’s Delwyn ‘Sheep’ Derrick, who gives an ally’s perspective…