Led by industry professionals from the African and Caribbean community, our members feel strongly about all strands of diversity, including gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion and socio-economic background.
Promoting the message that a more diverse workforce is proven to yield better results
Developing relationships with media organisations, sports clubs and federations, educational establishments, existing trade union bodies and key decision-makers
Innovative networking and training programmes, creating pathways for young people seeking a career in sports media
Equity, diversity and inclusion consultation
Founded in 2009, BCOMS has developed a strong reputation for helping develop the next generation of sports media professionals through its Masterclass programmes in London and the north of England. Alumni of the scheme have gone on to work with organisations such as the BBC, Sky, ITV, F1, UEFA, Daily Telegraph and Talksport.
BCOMS has formed productive partnerships with organisations including BBC Sport, ITV Sport, BT Sport, News UK, Meta, Nike, Football Association, Premier League, LV= Insurance and Chelsea FC to name a few. A full list of our partners can be found here.