LeaderBoard Scotland

Our ground-breaking leadership programme and campaign aims to not only increase demographic diversity on Boards and in executive leadership positions, but also shift existing belief systems away from ‘diversity as tokenism’ to ‘diversity as essential’ for the future success of our sector

Sporting Equals has partnered with sportscotland to make Boards more ethnically diverse in Scotland.

Topics covered in the programme include:

This is a three day training programme to make you Board ready. 

This programme is open to anyone who is ethnically diverse and wants to make a difference on a national or regional board. 

There is no ideal candidate.

We want to see people who have experience on a committee, people who have been elite athletes, people who live and breathe grass roots sport, people with a broad professional background and people who are relatively new to sport. 

The important thing is that the candidates have a passion for racial equality and sport. 

For more information please click here.

  • Leadership and Achieving Equality
  • Making A Difference
  • Good Governance (CHNG)
 
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Eligibility Criteria

Essential

  • Must be based in Scotland and/or be Scottish and from an ethnically diverse background.
  • You'll need to have an understanding, and preferably some experience of challenges faced by ethnically diverse communities across the sports and physical activity sector.
  • You must be legally able to act as a Trustee or Director. Examples of disqualification include having an unspent conviction for an offence involving dishonesty or deception (such as fraud); being bankrupt; being removed as a company director or charity trustee because of wrong-doing.

Desirable

  • Passionate about making a difference in the sport, physical activity sector and achieving fair representation and inclusion.
  • Some knowledge and understanding of the Sporting Landscape in Scotland.
  • Experience at committee level or higher, this may include Youth Board and panels.

2025 LeaderBoard Graduates

Testimonials

"LeaderBoard has significantly boosted my confidence in seeking out a new role in sports governance. The comprehensive training, coupled with practical insights and networking opportunities, has made me feel more prepared and empowered to take on such roles. Interacting with like-minded individuals who share a commitment to inclusivity was both inspiring and motivating. These connections have broadened my perspective and reinforced the belief that collective efforts can drive substantial change."
Isaac Akhadelor
Isaac AkhadelorLeaderBoard Scotland Candidate
"Taking part has been really important in helping me to reconnect with my childhood passions...I'm very grateful for the opportunity."
Zenab Ali
Zenab AliLeaderBoard Scotland Candidate
"Overall, my experience with LeaderBoard has been incredibly rewarding and enriching. I have gained valuable skills, built a strong network of contacts. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this program and look forward to applying what I have learned to my future endeavors in the sports industry."
Nav Bakhsh
Nav BakhshLeaderBoard Scotland Candidate
"This has made me very confident about seeking out board member roles ... I now have the knowledge and skill to be on the boards and directly make those changes."
Sara Naveed
Sara NaveedLeaderBoard Scotland Candidate