Equity, Diversity and inclusion plan

MCC IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT CRICKET IS A GAME FOR ALL, AND THAT LORD'S IS A GROUND WHERE EVERYONE FEELS WELCOME.

Since the first publication of MCC’s EDI plan, the Club have revisited and reported on progress in its annual updated plans. There are many highlights in 2023 worth mentioning across the four key areas: our Club, Cricket, the Ground, and our People.

Since launching a new digital membership application process, the Club has received 17% female and 10% ethnically diverse applicants. In December, the Club appointed its first Women’s Cricket Recruitment Officer to increase the profile of MCC membership within diverse communities and drive more interest in female playing membership.

MCC continues to broaden the scope of fixtures held at Lord’s, with an increase in women’s matches held on the Main Ground in 2023. Road to Lord’s Finals were also introduced with the national under 13 and 15s competitions taking place for the first time. Further increases are planned for 2024, with the introduction of disability cricket on the Main Ground and more women’s cricket included.

The Club reinforced its commitment to making cricket a game for all with a significant increase in financial support to MCC Foundation by £500,000 over two years, matched by the ECB. MCCF aims to increase the number of Hubs to 150 across the next two years, with active participant numbers rising to 5,000. The current female percentage of 29% will rise to 40% in the first year and aims for 50% in the future.

MCC continued to enhance the facilities at Lord’s, installing a Sensory Room for all major matches, expanding the range of catering offered across all areas of the Ground and working with the Club’s Accessibility Group to improve the overall experience.

MCC expanded the wellbeing activities for its staff, refresher training was delivered to the Club’s Mental Health First Aiders. Diversity training is delivered to all new employees and all members of the Executive Management Board participated in the game-wide Inclusive Leadership Programme.

Click here to read the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2023-24 in full.

2023 MILESTONES

1 - Club

2 - People

Summary

• Chief People Officer appointed with a full review of the HR function
• Show Racism the Red Card workshops delivered to new starters
• EMB participated in game-wide Inclusive Leadership Programme
• Created three apprenticeship and three internship positions
• Employability workshops delivered to the local community

3 - Ground

Summary

• Sensory Room installed for all major match days
• Increased range of catering offered in all areas of the Ground
• Hosted prayers for players during Test matches
• 97% of Members and 90% of General Public found Lord’s welcoming

4 - Cricket