UK Sport and Sport England are pleased to announce the launch of our latest resource “What makes a good Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan?”.
This guidance has been developed to support organisations across the sport and physical activity sector in creating effective Diversity and Inclusion Action Plans (DIAPs) that drive meaningful change.
Whether you're just starting out or refining an existing DIAP, this guidance offers practical insights into how to make your organisation’s plan impactful, sustainable, and aligned with wider sports sector goals. It draws on lived experience, best practice, and the collective learning from across sport.
Our CEO, Sally Munday said, “We are proud to launch this new guide, developed in partnership with Sport England, which reflects our shared commitment to drive meaningful change. By supporting organisations to embed inclusion at every level, we’re helping shape a more equitable future for sport. Whether you’re creating your first Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, or refining your existing one, this guide is packed with practical insights, lived experience and sector-wide learning to support your journey”.
We believe that every organisation has a role to play in making sport and physical activity more inclusive. This guidance is here to help you take the next step.
Download DIAP guide
Supporting research
All Tier 3 Partners of Sport England and UK Sport must produce a DIAP under A Code for Sports Governance (Requirements 2.1 and 2.2).
To support this, the AGS consortium helped partners develop their plans. Each organisation was invited to complete an online Partner Support Questionnaire (PSQ) to give consultants a clear baseline.
A pilot PSQ was tested by six organisations, including Sport England and UK Sport, before being rolled out to 116 Tier 3 Partners.
This paper summarises the data from those 116 questionnaires, highlights related DIAP issues, and shares key learning points.
Download PSQ Report