Launched in September 2017, we are a Member of Pride in Football; the Alliance of LGBTQ+ Supporters' Groups in the UK. There are currently 40 other Supporters' Groups in the country.
For the full list: http://prideinfootball.co.uk/index.php/members/
We are also one of many Supporters' Groups at West Bromwich Albion: https://www.wba.co.uk/club/fans/supporters-club/
Vision
Total LGBTQ+ parity within WBA FC.
Mission
To bring the football and LGBTQ+ community together to celebrate diversity and increase LGBTQ+ visibility at WBA FC, making our club a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Aims
- Celebrate diversity and provide a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ fans and allies both on match days and beyond.
- Build a social group of members and offer opportunities to meet before, during and after games.
- Provide forum for discussing all things WBA in a safe inclusive environment
- Arrange regular social gatherings.
- Communicate to membership and the community through regular updates via a range of media.
- Seek feedback from all stakeholders.
- Work with WBA management to champion awareness of and tackle LGBTQ+ issues at the Club.
- Hold regular meetings with nominated officers of WBA to discuss LGBTQ+ issues.
- Provide advice and guidance on LGBTQ+ issues.
- Develop & execute a vision and strategy with the Club regarding LGBTQ+ matters.
- Partner with other WBA fan groups to promote equality, celebrate diversity & inclusion across all minority groups.
- Be an active member of the WBA Supporters community.
- Work & socialise with other fan groups to achieve common goals in equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Actively promote the work of other WBA fan groups seeking support from those groups.
- Support other local and national groups in tackling LGBTQ+ issues sport and football in particular.
- Actively support agreed LGBTQ+ Organisations/charities who share common goals.
- Be a visible part of the LGBTQ+ community, both locally and where appropriate, nationally.