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
Level Playing Field appoint Ruth Hopkins as General Manager
Level Playing Field is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruth Hopkins as General Manager.
Level Playing Field Chair, Joyce Cook OBE said: “We are delighted to have promoted LPF’s Head of Access and Development, Ruth Hopkins to the position of General Manager during an exciting period for the charity. Ruth’s passion for access and inclusion, her comprehensive knowledge of access standards for disabled sports fans, alongside her breadth of experience and understanding of the organisation, our partners, stakeholders and projects, made this appointment an easy choice for myself and the Trustees. We very much look forward to continuing to work with Ruth towards our shared vision of equal access and inclusion for all disabled sports fans, with sports venues fit for purpose in the 21st century and truly welcoming to all. Many congratulations Ruth, your promotion is well deserved.”
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Culture Secretary Appoints Four New Board Members at the Sports Grounds Safety Authority
Joyce Cook OBE, Chair of Level Playing Field and the founder of the Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE), is one of four new appointments to the board of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA).
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The Shippey Campaign featured on the BBC
Level Playing Field were delighted to see the Shippey Campaign featured on the BBC Breakfast show as well as BBC Radio 5 Live talking about their campaign to improve access and inclusion at sports venues for autistic fans.
Watch video & listen to Radio clip featuring the Shippey Campaign
Government responds to Lord Faulkner's questions to Parliament on access to sports grounds
The government has responded to the following 5 questions put to parliament by Lord Richard Faulkner before the Christmas recess:
Q1) Lord Faulkner of Worcester to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will ensure that all Premier League clubs comply with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority’s Accessible Stadia guide by August 2017, and what steps they will take to monitor progress toward that goal.
Q2) Lord Faulkner of Worcester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are taking to encourage clubs in the Football League to comply with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority’s Accessible Stadia guide.
Q3) Lord Faulkner of Worcester to ask Her Majesty’s Government which clubs in the Premier League and Football League currently comply with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority’s Accessible Stadia guide.
Q4) Lord Faulkner of Worcester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what role the Sports Grounds Safety Authority will play in delivering accessible sports grounds.
Q5) Lord Faulkner of Worcester to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether additional funding will be provided to Level Playing Field to provide guidance and support to Premier League clubs in reaching their targets to provide accessible facilities and services by August 2017.
Read the Government's responses here
Everton fans unite to give Noah Cunningham an amazing 12th birthday
A social media campaign to give a Noah Cunningham a great 12th birthday was a huge success as the youngster received over 1000 cards wishing him a Happy Birthday, as well as being invited on to the pitch at Goodison Park before the Toffee's FA Cup 3rd round tie with Dagenham & Redbridge.
The campaign urged fans to send Noah as many birthday cards as possible, and fans from Everton and many other clubs obliged with the final count coming in at 1152 to make Noah's 12th birthday a very special occasion.
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Manchester United open Changing Places facility & United again: One Family's special day at Old Trafford
It was announced this month that Manchester United has become just the 3rd Premier League club to install a Changing Places facility.
This fully accessible toilet with a hoist, height adjustable bench and room enough for 2 PA's will transform the matchday experience for disabled fans, and is the 800th facility to open in the UK.
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It has also been a special month for the Emery family, as a new family area for wheelchair users was opened at Old Trafford meaning that the whole family could sit together and watch a Manchester United game for the first time.
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News in Brief
LPF supports Football v Homophobia month of action
New sports strategy launched in December 2015
Crawley Town release disabled access video in partnership with disabled supporters association
Equality Act 2010 and Disability Select Committee - 15.12.15
Aaron's first visit to Anfield
RSA Student Design Awards 2015/16 - Inclusive Cities
FA Cup final: Let's get more tickets into hands of fans
Fan Comments
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Leeds United AFC
Birmingham City
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Fleetwood Town
LPF Membership 2015 / 16
As a user led organisation, our members are always at the heart of what we do. Their shared passion for sport and equality really drives us to influence long term change and improve the spectator experience for all disabled fans. You can read more about our guiding principles here.
Level Playing Field is pleased to offer a range of memberships. These are available to anyone who wishes to support and follow the work we do to ‘promote good access for all fans’ at sports venues across England and Wales.
Join LPF today
LPF Access Audits
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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
The FA
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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