Report It!

Kick It Out has a number of reporting methods available to anybody who has seen, heard or been on the receiving end of discriminatory abuse in a football environment.

One incident is too many, and supporters, players, managers and clubs at all levels of the game have a part to play in maintaining a policy of zero tolerance.

Kick It Out is not a regulatory body and therefore not responsible for administering sanctions and punishments.

Our role is to raise the complaint with the club or governing body concerned and monitor the case to ensure appropriate action is taken.

Where the club or governing body requires additional advice in dealing with a problem, Kick It Out is able to assist by providing guidance.

Please note – Kick It Out acts upon complaints which fall under the jurisdiction of The Football Association (FA) and County FAs.

  • Reporting statistics

    Every year, Kick It Out publishes a statistical summary of the reports of discrimination the organisation has received during the campaign.

    For our 2013/14 reporting stats, please click here

    For our 2014/15 reporting stats, please click here

    For our 2015/16 reporting stats, please click here

    For our 2016/17 reporting stats, please click here

  • Reporting anonymously

    All complainants have the choice as to whether they wish their report to be dealt with in confidence.

    Contact details are taken so Kick It Out can report back on how the club or governing body has responded to the complaint, or in case the campaign requires any further information.

    If you have chosen to make a confidential report your contact details will not be passed on.

  • Methods of reporting

    Kick It Out can help you form reports and raise issues of concern via the following methods…

    FREEPHONE

    You can report an incident of discrimination by calling 0800 169 9414 and speaking directly to a Kick It Out staff member.

    APP

    You can report an incident of discrimination via the Kick It Out app which can be used on iPhone and Android devices. Download the product from the Apple Store or Google Play.

    ONLINE INCIDENT REPORT

    You can report an incident of discrimination by filling in the online reporting form here.

"I believe that England has shown the right direction and the right way by not tolerating discrimination and has done much more than any other country"
Arsene Wenger, Arsenal manager
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