• Post event leaflet on Preventing & Fighting Homophobic Violence & Intolerance in Sport with details of groups that supported the action Outcome Northern Wave achieved each of their aims as follows: R: Achieved by getting together club volunteers with appropriate skills to produce a club video that projects the diversity, inclusion and equality of Northern Wave Swimming Club. While other club videos cost thousands of pounds our budget control was maintained in a lively and motivating production. This was our LGBT window to a wider community showcasing that homophobia is not allowed in our sports club, seen by over 600 members and others in the LGBT community. Our volunteers learnt from each other on how media use can help solve problems. A: The quality of our presentation was bench tested at the Red Ribbon Ball in Manchester 2012. This was in the stall information format on entry, capturing interest of 150 delegates and guests from across the LGBT community including the largest public sector Union in the UK, LGBT’s business association, local community groups, national bodies, sports groups and attendees from our club membership. The video was a great success supported by our LGBT time line print creation that displayed the progress of the Manchester LGBT sports community and how inclusion overcomes a community of hate, fear and isolation (including the tackling of homophobia). I: Our club met with Just a Ball Game? at Urbis Museum Manchester attended by the Professional Football Association and VIPs as an example of wider opportunities that cascade these projects’ message. The exhibition shown at this event was seen by 2,000 people which enabled us to understand the added value of sharing the outreaching messages from the projects. N: Award presented to our Club Chair (Olympic Torch Bearer) for pioneering achievements in the LGBT community. B: Successful motivational event at the Red Ribbon Ball.
BEST PRACTICE GUIDANCE ON PREVENTING AND TACKLING HOMOPHOBIC VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION IN SPORT
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