EDI Advisory Group

Helping shape a more inclusive sport

Bringing together experience and insight to help Bowls Scotland understand barriers, guide priorities and make meaningful progress on equality, diversity and inclusion.

Our EDI Advisory Group helps identify the challenges faced by underrepresented groups and communities. Members advise on how we engage with people and provide feedback on progress against our Equality Action Plan.

About the group

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  • Understand barriers. Offer insight into the barriers and challenges, both perceived and experienced, that affect participation among underrepresented groups and communities.
  • Guide priorities. Help identify the key areas for Bowls Scotland’s diversity and equality initiatives.
  • Support engagement. Advise on involving individuals, groups and communities in consultations, campaigns and outreach activities.
  • Review progress. Receive updates and provide feedback on the Equality Action Plan and wider EDI initiatives.
  • Share expertise. Use members’ knowledge and experience to inform development and support collaboration.
  • Champion inclusion. Act as ambassadors for Bowls Scotland’s diversity and equality work.

Current membership
Name Role Club
Marella O’Neil Chair Dalry Bowling Club
Georgia Moran Inclusion Development Officer —
Malcolm Dingwall-Smith Bowls Scotland CEO —
Nic Wilson Bowls Scotland Board Lead —
Dawn Hunter Member Gallatown Bowling Club
Andy Shea Member Foxley Bowling Club
Pauline Collins Member Victoria Bowling Club
Morag Robertson Member Ladybank Bowling Club
Deborah Clarke Member Renfrew Bowling Club
Ian Buchanan Member Fenwick Bowling Club

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