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<p>The cross-Government sport strategy ‘Sporting Future’ set out our intention to
encourage as many people and groups to enjoy sport as participants, spectators and
in the workforce, including the LGBT community. It also includes a number of other
actions to ensure that all under-represented groups can take part in sport and wider
physical activity through a focus on local delivery, and working with people through
volunteering, coaching and the sporting workforce. Our aim is to increase diversity
among sporting organisations and help the sport sector to be more inclusive and welcoming
to all.</p><p> </p><p>Government continues to work with Sport England and National
Governing Bodies of sport, alongside organisations including Pride Sports, Stonewall,
and Kick it Out on a number of anti-homophobia initiatives aimed at encouraging inclusion.
In March, Sport England commissioned Pride Sports to produce a second in depth report
on barriers to LGBT participation. This research on volunteering, provision and attitudes
and behaviours has been completed, and Sport England is currently considering what
actions they will take based on the findings.</p><p> </p>
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