Swansea City achieve Bronze in the EFL Equality Code of Practice

Swansea City has been awarded bronze status under the EFL Equality Code of Practice, recognising the club’s ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, on and off the pitch.

As part of the Equality Code of Practice, clubs are encouraged to understand their local communities better and focus on addressing areas of under‑representation that are most relevant to their area.

As a club, Swansea City is conscious that it represents the entire city of Swansea and it is important to us that we are a source of pride for everyone in our region. Football came from the communities, and it’s important that the club and the stadium feel accessible as a community hub.

Over the past two years, we have been proud to host Iftar events, the city-wide LGBTQ+ forum, events for young carers, coffee mornings for those at risk of social isolation, and weekly mental health support hubs through our partners, the Jac Lewis Foundation.

The club is also proud of its work on accessibility and in the past two seasons has – with the support and guidance of the Swansea City Disabled Supporters' Association - been able to introduce two additional quiet spaces to the ground, and became the first EFL club with a regular British Sign Language Interpreter.

The club’s external EDI lead, Hayley Ford, said: “We believe we are making steady and consistent progress towards greater inclusivity, and it is pleasing to see this reflected in the Equality Code of Practice results.

“While there is still plenty of work to do, we feel we have good foundations on which to build.

“Football is a game for everyone and it is important that Swansea City reflects our community and operates in a way that makes our community proud. 

“Our challenge over the next two years is to ensure we are doing more in terms of outreach, so we can make sure we are serving the needs of everyone in the city and that everyone feels safe, welcome and confident attending matches at the Swansea.com Stadium.”

 EFL Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, David McArdle, said: 

“The EFL has a proud and diverse fan base, and it is important that our clubs reflect the communities they represent, both on and off the pitch.

“The Equality Code of Practice is about helping clubs make meaningful, long‑term progress on equality, diversity and inclusion. It provides a clear framework while allowing each club to focus on the needs of their own communities. 

"Each club’s result is a reflection of the commitment, hard work and impact they deliver every season and they should be proud of the progress they have made.”

First introduced in 2012, the Equality Code of Practice became a multi‑level accreditation scheme in the 2022-23 season and is now mandatory for all EFL clubs. 

The framework helps clubs track their progress and continue improving year on year, with assessments taking place every other season and a dedicated development year in between.