Clwb PAWB Summit

 "The Inclusion Club" webinar will feature two pioneering football clubs that are setting the standard for inclusion in football.

Speakers will share their practical approaches to creating an inclusive environment within their Club and participants will gain valuable insights into how these Clubs are leading the way by ensuring everyone has an opportunity and feels welcome in their community.

Speakers:

• Rachel Gavin - Broadlands AFC.

• Chris Roberts & Ghazala Jabeen - North Wales Dragons

Effective communication is key to fostering an inclusive environment within football. This workshop is designed to help you make your communications more accessible and inclusive to help everyone understand and be understood.

During this workshop, you'll learn practical ways to ensure that your communications are accessible to all members of your community. We will cover best practices for accessible digital communication, and how to create an environment where everyone feels heard and valued.

By the end of this session, you will have the tools and knowledge to enhance your club’s communication efforts, ensuring they promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in every interaction.

Speakers:

• Keith Balmer - Texthelp

An engaging panel discussion exploring the powerful role football can play in driving social change. Our panel of experts will discuss how football can address various social issues, promote cohesion, challenge discrimination, and unite communities. This webinar will provide valuable insights into real-world examples and strategies you can adopt to make a positive impact both on and off the field. Be part of the movement to use football as a force for good in shifting attitudes and fostering a more equitable and inclusive society.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in meaningful dialogue about how football can serve as a catalyst for social transformation.

Speakers:

•Sandy Abi-Elias - Amnesty International UK.

•Dean Pymble – Show Racism the Red Card.

•Lou Englefield – Football v Homophobia.

•Daniel Townley – Level Playing Field.

As football increasingly represents all communities across Wales, it's more important than ever for Clubs to create an inclusive environment, especially for members from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. This workshop aims to raise awareness of key religious and cultural practices and provide practical strategies for Clubs to provide support for this community.

Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, participants will learn how to implement inclusive practices that ensure everyone feels supported and included enabling all individuals to fully participate and excel.

Speakers:

• Gareth Hicks - Diverse Cymru.

We must empower the next generation to help shape the future of football. This workshop will provide participants with strategies to adopt a rights-based approach at their Club, ensuring young people are heard and involved in decision-making processes. This session will provide practical methods for Clubs to actively engage with their young people to gather their feedback and incorporate their ideas into Club operations.

By creating opportunities for young people's voices to be heard and perspectives valued, you can create a Club that truly reflects the needs and aspirations of its younger members.

Speakers:

•Lisa Sanger - Children in Wales.