We have a large supply of Rainbow Laces to distribute to anyone who would like a pair. We have a suggested donation of £1 per pair that we will donate to Stonewall at the end of the Rainbow Laces campaign on the 8th December.
Over the last three years Rainbow Laces campaign has helped
generate a huge amount of awareness around LGBT people in sport. 12 million
people in Britain saw the campaign in November 2018, including 34 per cent of
all sport fans. More importantly, Rainbow Laces has helped foster positive
attitudes towards LGBT people in sport and persuaded allies to play their part.
We found that:
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59 per cent of fans who saw the campaign feel they have a responsibility to
stick up for LGBT fans of the teams and sports they follow, compared to 44 per
cent who didn’t see the campaign.
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56 per cent of fans who saw the campaign feel more confident that reports of
anti-LGBT language at live sport fixtures will be taken seriously.
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After seeing the Rainbow Laces campaign 41 per cent of sports fans believe they
would be more likely to challenge anti-LGBT language at live sport fixtures,
and 42 per cent would be more likely to challenge it on social media.
By getting together to wear Rainbow Laces we can continue to set a strong example to fans, players, club staff and rivals, in the biggest ever display of support for LGBT people in sport.
The Goal Hanger founder and AP 7s midfield dynamo Rich Horsted is hosting a football art event starting on Sunday in Islington with limited edition and original illustrations from some of the best illustrators working in football.
He is also offering a 10% discount to all APBallers.
The exhibition is at Chapel Market, 1 Conduit Street, N1 9EL until November 24th.
Weekend Fixtures
Fixtures updates – Saturday 16th November All home games have been postponed due to waterlogged pitches
