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Equality, diversity & inclusion
The RCA is a proud supporter of the horseracing industry commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion.
The commitment, launched in May 2021, sets out the key initiatives that each major stakeholder will work towards in creating an inclusive environment where diversity is encouraged and equality respected.
You can view the horseracing industry commitment to diversity & inclusion here.
RCA Commitment
The Racecourse Association (RCA) is a leading organisation in the governance of British Horseracing. We strive to be an open, fair and inclusive place of work, representing the 59 racecourses of Great Britain.
The industry commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion provides a platform for all stakeholders to follow. Subsequently, the RCA’s own diversity & inclusion strategy aligns our aims with those of the industry with the addition of some specific elements our team feel require additional emphasis.
You can view the RCA’s diversity & inclusion strategy here.
The only hurdles in our sport should be on the track.
Our Work So Far
The RCA has successfully implemented a number of initiatives to promote D&I within the sport and amongst British racecourses:
- Founding member of Autism in Racing—a collective group promoting awareness of Autism, using the power of racing to assist those living with the condition and piloting initiatives at racecourses to welcome families/individuals living with autism (2021)
- Introduced specific D&I Award to the RCA Showcase & Awards (2019)
- Introduced national sunflower lanyard scheme to promote invisible illness and reassurance to customers. For further information please visit our partner website here. (2021)
- Offered site audits focussing on accessibility for all racecourses by expert third party (2021*)
- Undertaken extensive research project into the perceptions of racing and barriers to attending from ethnic minority communities across speecific geographic areas (2021)
- Undertaken research project into female jockeys’ facilities on racecourses (2019)
- Hosted Raceday Experience Forum exclusively looking at D&I (2019)
- Participated in and acted as conduit for information to racecourses to support industry-wide initiatives promoting D&I, including Stonewall’s rainbow laces campaign
