Rangers nominated for LGBT+ accolade
RANGERS have been nominated for a prestigious gong celebrating their inclusion of the LGBT+ community. The Light Blues have been shortlisted in the 2020 Proud Scotland Awards for the work done during the last year by the club and its Charity Foundation.
The Gers will be in the running for the Sports Person/Group category and their nomination comes in the week managing director Stewart Robertson was widely praised for hitting out at the racist abuse of players from fans.
Rangers Charity Foundation director, Connal Cochrane, said: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the Proud Scotland Awards and would like to congratulate all individuals and groups on their nominations.
“Diversity and inclusion is a key pillar of our work and we are committed to utilising the power of the Rangers badge to help break down barriers and promote anti-bullying.
“We look forward to continuing this important work and collaborating with the club and external groups to ensure that Rangers continues to be a club welcome to all.”
The announcement comes on the one-year anniversary of the club’s Everyone Anyone campaign, which aims to promote a message of tolerance, respect and understanding for all.
Under the Everyone Anyone umbrella, the Rangers Charity Foundation delivers a range of community programmes, focusing on diversity and inclusion.
One of the key initiatives is Diversity Wins, a scheme for primary school children promoting equality between young people via interactive anti-sectarianism and LGBT+ awareness sessions.
It was launched with the support of Glasgow City Council’s Employment and Skills Partnership team.