Level Playing Field

November 2017 E-Newsletter

Welcome to Level Playing Field

LPF is a registered Charity in England and Wales which acts as a campaigning and advisory organisation to its membership and other parties across all sports. www.levelplayingfield.org.uk

Vacancy: Level Playing Field (LPF) is seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer.

Level Playing Field (LPF) is seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer.

The Chief Executive Officer will lead strategic direction of Level Playing Field (“LPF”) in order to meet its objectives and to ensure that the charity continues to operate within a framework of effective governance.

The deadline for applications Tuesday 14th November 2017

More information here

LPF Response to Premier League Pledge (Accessible Stadia Guidelines Report) Level Playing Field has welcomed the Premier League Accessible Stadia Guidelines Report.

In September 2015, the clubs pledged to meet the Accessible Stadia guidelines by their self-imposed deadline of August 2017 and earlier this year it was clear that a number of clubs would not achieve this. We hope that those clubs that have failed to meet the pledge will have identified the work they still have to do and have credible plans in place.

Read more here

Related articles:

Disability News Service

Save the Date - Weeks of Action

Saturday 3rd - Sunday 18th March

For more information, contact us here and please let us know if you have any events planned

Our General Manager talks to Infosound

Ruth Hopkins, General Manager at Level Playing Field was recently interviewed by Infosound, an independent registered charity that produces and distributes free and relevant information, in audio, that may be of interest to blind and partially sighted people across Great Britain.

Ruth says "I was delighted to be invited to talk about Level Playing Field and the work we do. We are the voice for disabled spectators in England and Wales, and of course, this includes blind and partially sighted spectators.

There are many factors that stadia can consider to make their facilities and services more accessible for blind and partially sighted spectators. These include, but are not limited to: accessible websites, good signage and wayfinding, choice of seating, provision for Guide Dogs, information in alternative formats and full Audio Descriptive Commentary by trained commentators of the match day action".

Listen to Ruth's interview here

In the news this month...

West Bromwich Albion’s disability facilities praised by LPF

Level Playing Field joins the All-Party Parliamentary American Football Group

Working Together: Disabled Supporters Association news

Working Together, 3rd South Coast Forum held at Southampton FC

Yeovil Town host 7th South West Disabled Fans Experience Forum

LPF to support establishment of AFC Wimbledon DSA

SWDFEF November 2017 Newsletter

LPF launch new Disabled Supporters Association Questionnaire

Fan Comments

Fans Comments are a great opportunity for fans to provide feedback on their matchday experience - find out more here.

Here are a selection of this month's fans comments:

AFC Bournemouth

Bristol City

Bury

Charlton Athletic

Sunderland

Follow us on Social Media

Are you following us on Social Media yet? Stay up to date with all the latest news and developments at Level Playing Field by following us on Social Media. We update these regularly with new content and is a great way to keep up to speed with all that is happening in the world of access and inclusion.

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LPF Access Audits

LPF provides a professional programme of audits carried out by NRAC accredited Access Auditors with an increasing number of clubs and venue owners commissioning an LPF audit. Read more information on a LPF Access Audit and how to commission one here. 

Just Giving

Make a Charity donation online to support Level Playing Field's works. Every donation (small and large) is very much appreciated. 

Our Sponsors

LPF would like to thank the following Sponsors for their support:

The Football Foundation

Contact Us:

Address: Level Playing Field c/o CAFE, No.1 Olympic Way, Wembley, London, HA9 0NP

Helpline: 020 8621 2403

Email: info@levelplayingfield.org.uk

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