Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As outlined in British Taekwondo’s EEDI Strategy, Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are defined as:

Definitions of EEDI

By its nature, Taekwondo is inclusive and attracts players, coaches, volunteers, and officials from a diverse range of communities and British Taekwondo’s role within this is to ensure that everyone is provided with a positive experience.

Our Mission

  • To provide innovative and inclusive engagement opportunities which bring together and grow the Taekwondo community, providing effective support to all our clubs and enabling all our members to reach their full potential.

Our Values

  • Excellence – we will empower our clubs and coaches, working together to deliver excellence across everything that we do.
  • Integrity – we will be transparent and inclusive, behaving ethically, nurturing trust and reinforcing the tenets of Taekwondo.
  • Unity – we will encourage collaboration and inclusivity across the entire Taekwondo community.
  • Inspiration – we will offer innovative, member focussed products and services, inspiring each individual to be the best that they can be.

Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 introduces nine protected characteristics. Please click on each blue tab along the left-hand side of this page for an overview and information on how British Taekwondo is delivering within each of these areas.

Equality & Diversity Policy
British Taekwondo is committed to ensuring that we are a sport which is inclusive and welcoming of diversity. We wish to ensure that everyone has a genuine and equal opportunity to participate in taekwondo at all levels and in all roles. Our Equality & Diversity Policy applies to all individuals connected with British Taekwondo.

Safeguarding 
Everyone has the right to participate in and enjoy taekwondo in a safe and enjoyable environment. Safeguarding young people and vulnerable individuals is the responsibility of everyone involved in taekwondo. Please visit our Safeguarding page for our Safeguarding Young People Policy and our Safeguarding Adults Policy.

For further information please contact Keira Forsythe, Disability Development Officer via disability@britishtaekwondo.org