Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

We want our communities to say, “I feel part of Sussex Cricket.”

This vision is central to our Sussex Cricket County Plan and EDI strategy, underpinning our entire culture at Sussex Cricket.

We are committed to inspiring a passion for cricket across ALL our communities, creating inclusive and welcoming environments for people from all walks of life, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, physical or neural ability.

We will strive to achieve our vision by genuinely listening and responding to what we hear.

We believe we have already made some progress on and off the field, however we will continue to be better, challenging ourselves and each other to be accountable for our actions and behaviours.

ECB Anti-Discrimination Code of Conduct

We stand against discrimination in all its forms and are committed to ensuring that cricket is a game for everyone. If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination you can report it through the ECB’s website: https://www.ecb.co.uk/reporting-discrimination Any reports will then be triaged by the ECB and investigated by the relevant cricket organisation.

Reporting Discrimination

Sussex Cricket Limited Strategic Plan Update

"In March 2020 Sussex Cricket presented a 5 year County Strategic Plan to the ECB to cover the period 2020-2024 which is the period of the new County Partnership Agreement between the ECB and the First Class Counties.

“This follows the work to produce the ECB 5 year Strategic Plan ‘Inspiring Generations’.

An executive summary of the plan is attached here.”

Rob Andrew, Chief Executive, Sussex Cricket

Safeguarding Policy Statement

Sussex Cricket is committed to ensuring that all children, young people and adults who take part in cricket have a safe, positive and fun experience whatever their level of involvement.

Everyone who is involved in cricket has a shared responsibility to support this by promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults and individually and collectively, we are signed up to the ECB Safe Hands Policy and are committed to delivering the ECB Safeguarding Standards as set out in the ECB's County Partnership Agreement with Sussex Cricket.

We recognise our collective and individual safeguarding responsibilities and accountabilities. We commit to:

Implementing preventative safeguarding measures and creating safe, enjoyable and inclusive cricket settings.
Having clear, simple process in place for reporting concerns.
Ensuring safeguarding concerns regarding children and adults are managed appropriately and thoroughly in conjunction with the ECB, Statutory agencies and other organisations as appropriate.

This commitment is made by all at Sussex Cricket Limited to show our commitment to delivering the Safeguarding Standards for Cricket, set out by the ECB through the Safe Hands Policy.

Our Safeguarding Lead is Nick May who can be contacted on 07463 225701 email safeguarding@sussexcricket.co.uk or nick.may@sussexcricket.co.uk

Reporting a safeguarding concern

If you or someone else has a safeguarding concern, please share it (anonymously if you wish). If someone is at imminent or immediate risk, you must phone Police or Local Social Services immediately – following which please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead (details above) for local advice and support.

ECB Safeguarding Team 020 7432 1200 or safeguarding@ecb.co.uk

NSPCC on 0808 800 5000

Childline on 0800 11110 or by post Childline Post Freepost 1111 London N1 OBR

If someone is in immediate danger, call the police (999)

Safeguarding