A self-proclaimed conversationalist, Mayowa aims to use football as a means of discussing societal issues whilst opening up the game to being more about just the final result.
The Black Collective of Media in Sport (BCOMS) champions diversity, representation and inclusion across sports media. Through mentoring, professional development, industry access and advocacy, we build pathways into the industry for the next generation of journalists, broadcasters and creators.
Your donation keeps that pipeline open.
A self-proclaimed conversationalist, Mayowa aims to use football as a means of discussing societal issues whilst opening up the game to being more about just the final result.
Brian was one of the first recipients of the inaugural BCOMS x Chelsea Foundation scholarship which enabled him to study for his NCTJ.
Maria is a former professional table tennis athlete, achieving a Commonwealth Bronze medal in 2018. After successfully completing her masters […]
Aadam was part of the inaugural BCOMS North cohort in 2021/22. He works as a Senior Football Reporter at BBC […]
Fadumo is one of the UK’s leading voices in women’s sport. She has experience as a journalist, presenter, reporter, expert pundit, event host and influencer.
Experienced Writer with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. He is currently a digital content manager at FIFA where he covers tournaments like the FIFA Men and Women’s World Cup.
Um-E-Aymen Babar is an award-winning multilingual journalist working at the intersection of race, class and sport. She won the 2022 Hugh Cudlipp Award for her debut piece in Wisden.
£25 – Helps us provide resources for an aspiring journalist, broadcaster or creator
£50 – a place at an industry networking event, mentorship resources and professional development initiatives.
£100 – a masterclass/ workshop led by working sports media professionals and other community events.
£250+ – new programmes, new regions and more alumni in the pipeline: helps expand BCOMS programmes and create new opportunities for Diverse talent
across the sports media landscape. Every contribution, big or small, extends our reach
For 15 years, BCOMS, founded by Leon Mann MBE, has helped create pathways into sports media for people who have historically been underrepresented in the industry. This includes Black and ethnically diverse talent, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ+ people, including trans and non-binary individuals.
Through mentoring, masterclasses, industry access and long-term professional networks, we provide the support and opportunities needed to build successful careers. Our members bring the talent and ambition, we help open the door.
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