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As we close 2025, a heartfelt thank you to our members, partners and BAMREF community. This has been a year of real progress — moving from advocacy into governance and helping build the systems that deliver change. Read more in our report - published on our LinkedIn page. Your time, belief and leadership matter. Rest well, take pride — and we go again in 2026. #BAMREF #Refereeing #Leadership #Inclusion #Football

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. #RemembranceSunday

Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage Referee Course taking place on Saturday 15th November and Sunday 16th November between 10am and 3 pm each day at Fulham Football Club Training Ground. Cost £40 with Amateur FA London. To book: bookwhen.com/amateur-fa-lon… #RefereeCourse #RefereeTraining #AmateurFA #BAMREF

Follow the Journey of BAMREF CEO Aji Ajibola on his backstory, Roles and Future outlook - Aji part 4 #BlackHistoryMonthUK #BHM2025 #DiversityInFootball #InclusionInSport #MatchOfficials #BAMREF, #10PercentAndBeyond.

Wishing You a Bright and Joyful Diwali! As the festival of lights illuminates homes and hearts across the world, we at the Black Asian Mixed Heritage Referees Support Group celebrate the values that Diwali represents: hope, unity, and the triumph of light over darkness. Diwali reminds us that diversity is our strength and inclusion is our guiding light. Just as every lamp contributes to the brilliance of the celebration, every individual in our community brings unique perspectives and experiences that make us stronger together. To all who celebrate, may this Diwali bring you peace, prosperity, and happiness. Let’s continue to shine a light on equality and create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Happy Diwali from all of us! 🪔

We need your help to maintain the highest standards in safeguarding across football 🛡️ The Safeguarding Awareness for Parents & Carers course takes 30 minutes to complete, and everyone who takes part is introduced to all the fundamentals of safeguarding, completely free!👇 bit.ly/3QCjwlJ

Love Football, get into Refereeing! Join us in Gravesend BAMH Referee Course 30th October evening and Saturday 1st November - full day - Scan QR code or use the link forms.microsoft.com/pages/response…

The whistle’s about to blow 🎙️ Introducing #TheBAMREFShow — your weekly dive into the stories, culture, and leadership shaping modern refereeing. 🎧 Coming this November. #BAMREF #PodcastLaunch #Community #Culture #Leadership #StreamHQ @BAMREF | @FA_PGMOL | @FA | @SkySports | @FARefereeing | @BBCSport | @BBCMOTD | @itvfootball | @talkSPORT — let’s make some noise!🎤📣

Appalled and disgusted by the racist abuse towards #TrehanFootball ambassador and @theposhwomen winger Kira Rai 🦁 Too many hiding behind social media profiles and too many hiding from their responsibilities when it comes to South Asians and English football ⚽️ #EnoughIsEnough

What an incredible 4th annual conference 2025 we had in July! Our organisation is immensely proud of the work we are doing, and this is only the beginning. What a moment for Team BAMREF! 🙌🏾 We are incredibly proud of our team, volunteers, speakers, and partners for delivering our best conference yet! real conversations, real solutions, and real momentum. A special thank you to @CentreCircleApp for the brilliant showcase and to everyone who showed up to advocate for inclusion. We’re just getting started! #BAMREF2025 #BreakTheCeiling #Inclusion #Referees #Football #TeamBAMREF #Community #Collaboration #ChangeMakers #Leadership #Empowerment @FARefereeing @FA_PGMOL

#BreakTheCeiling Last month, we had the privilege of supporting the @BAMREFOfficial Conference 2025 - our second year as sponsors and our first time capturing it on film. Held at the iconic Meadow Lane, the day brought together people and organisations working to make football more inclusive, more representative, and more accessible for everyone. Watch below 👇 @FA_PGMOL @FARefereeing @FA @kickitout

Save the date 📆​ ​ #PlaySafe weekend is back over the 27-28 September 2025 💪​ ​ More updates to come 🤝

A massive thank you @KentFA for an incredible evening and for presenting me with the new Diversity Champion Award. I'm humbled to receive this and thank you all and @BAMREFOfficial for your ongoing support. Congratulations to all volunteers in Grassroots football.

Howard Webb to attend BAMREF Conference 2025 — PGMOL’s first Chief Refereeing Officer & England’s legendary referee. ⚽ Officiated 2010 FIFA World Cup final & nearly 300 Premier League games. 🌍 Led referee programs in US & Canada. 🎤 Joining The Third Team panel on boosting referee visibility in football culture. #BAMREF #Refereeing #Leadership #Football #howardwebb #pgmol @fa_refereeing @fa_pgmol @_alt_elle @kickitout @nottinghamreferees @notts_fa Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bamref-refer…

Meet Nathan Magill, The FA's Head of Refereeing (Development & Technical). 15+ yrs in sport. Leads referee education & progression pathways. Committed to inclusive environments. Sharing insights on the ‘Breaking the Ceiling panel’ about opportunities for BAMH officials. Book your place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bamref-refer… #BAMREF #Inclusion #Refereeing #Leadership

We at BAMREF would like to join our colleagues throughout football in sending our condolences to the friends and family of Diogo Jota, his brother Andre Silva and everyone at Liverpool Football Club. We are saddened to hear the news of their loss and we mourn with the football family their passing. All of our love, thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones. #DiogoJota #Liverpool #family

We are delighted to announce that we’ll be delivering another FA Referee Course for Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage individuals alongside @FARefereeing in which bursaries are available making the course £40.00! For those interested, please register your interest via the QR code on the poster ⤵️

Get ready to break down barriers! 🚀 Join us for 'Breaking the Ceiling – Pathways for BAMH Officials', hosted by BAMREF Vice Chair Darren Lewis with Dani Every, Nathan Magill, and Dr. Paul Campbell. 🎤 We'll dive into the real talk on equity in refereeing and share actionable strategies to create lasting change. ✅ BOOK HERE: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bamref-refer… #BAMREF #Inclusion #Refereeing #Leadership #EquityInSport

Samuel Okafor — CEO of Kick It Out and renowned keynote speaker at BAMREF Conference 2025 ⚽ Former pro footballer turned strategic leader. 🏢 With over 22 years at NatWest, he spearheaded major diversity initiatives. 📝 Co-author of the groundbreaking roadmap for racial equity. 🎤 Don't miss his inspiring keynote: "Shifting the Game". #BAMREF #Leadership #Inclusion #KickItOut #Diversity #Equity #ChangeMakers #Inspiration #FootballCommunity #KeynoteSpeaker

A massive thank you @BAMREFOfficial It's an absolute pleasure and honour to co-host alongside the legendary Troy Townsend MBE @BAMREFOfficial Conference 2025- Grab your tickets @eventbrite and get ready for a blast!