Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion


Strategy continues to develop our sport at all levels – from how we recruit staff at head office, and the management of RYA communities, to how boating develops and is perceived on a national level. We are committed to creating a welcoming sporting values


the


culture which recognises and differences


between


participants and helps to break down barriers to boating as we work together to eliminate inequality in sport.


As such, we are very proud and excited to have joined the Maritime UK’s Diversity in Maritime Charter, marking another milestone in the delivery of the RYA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.


The first step to becoming a Charter Company is to sign the Women in Maritime Gender Pledge and the Mental Health Pledge.


These pledges demonstrate


commitment from maritime executives to making tangible progress on diversity and inclusion.


It would be fantastic to see a multicultural, diverse community as the future of boating. Great examples of this work in action include our Women in Boating Working Group, Ethnicity in Boating Focus Group and the newly launched LGBTQIA+ Network.


Our active support of Pride History Month saw the RYA adopt the rainbow flag across all


social media platforms, whilst our


sponsorship of the Our Voices podcast series is celebrating difference and sharing lived experiences through storytelling.


The RYA safeguarding team continues to offer support and guidance to clubs, centres,


class associations and any


adults or children involved in sailing and boating. This work is an important priority for the RYA, so passing the annual Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) audit was a significant achievement. This recognised


the success of our outreach work with clubs and centres, bolstered by our ever- growing network of Club Welfare Officers and Disclosure Coordinators.


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Pride History Month saw the RYA adopt the rainbow flag across all social media platforms


RYA ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2022


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