The collective equality, diversity and inclusion which makes Wolves such a special club will be celebrated over the next seven days through the club’s fourth One Pack Week.
Starting in 2021, One Pack Week has grown each year, through special events, initiatives and bespoke media content, which both educates, inspires and celebrates everyone associated with Wolves.
One Pack Week will be officially launched later today with the unveiling of a first of its kind photoshoot at Wolves, which sets the theme for 2024.
Representatives from across Wolves including the men’s and women’s first team and supporters come together in a reflective video explaining why One Pack Week is so important.
Video and audio content will be spotlighted throughout the week, including an exclusive interview with Hee Chan Hwang on facing racist abuse earlier in the season and Wolves Disability FC captain Darren James explaining how the 2012 Summer Paralympics and half-time disability matches on the Molineux pitch proved inspirational.
Flagship written content will delve into supporter stories with those featured on the photo, while wolves.co.uk will present a unique interview piece with West Midlands Police Force Football Unit’s PC Catherine Clinton, who specifically leads on investigating offences against women and girls.
One Pack Week will conclude with a double header of matchdays this weekend, with the celebrations beginning at Molineux on Saturday night, when Arsenal face the men’s first-team, and continue into Sunday when Wolves Women take on Nottingham Forest at New Bucks Head.
Wolves EDI manager Gurpri Bains said: “We are very proud that Wolverhampton is a diverse, vibrant and multicultural community. Our one pack ethos promotes equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) all year round through our EDI strategy ‘Mission One Pack’ and the equality act 2010.
“One Pack Week is a chance for us to shine a light on the people associated to Wolves, and to spotlight the work we do across the season and across departments. In doing so, it helps ensure everyone associated with Wolves is treated fairly and with respect.
“Last season, we were pleased to be the first Premier League club in the West Midlands to achieve the intermediate level of the Premier League Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS), and we continue to build upon and nurture an environment where everyone can thrive, both on and off the pitch.
“Much of our focus this season is centred around our EDI strategy ‘Mission One Pack 2023-2026’ and advancing our whole-organisational objectives internally and externally. A key focus is on increasing the representation and involvement of our four strategic priorities: women and girls, access and disabilities alongside race, ethnicity and religion, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion through strategic tactics. They help us to plan and understand our staff and visitor experience, recruitment and onboarding, as well as our collective activities, and learning and development.”
Sporting director Matt Hobbs said: “As a football club, we’re incredibly proud of the diversity we have here at Compton Park and at Molineux. Our playing squad, made up of individuals from across the globe, has many different beliefs and needs, and as part of our commitment, we do everything possible to make our players feel comfortable and appreciated when they come to work every day.
“Recently, five of our men’s first-team were observing Ramadan, which is an important period for all Muslims, so our nutritionists created a plan which allowed them to observe appropriately and still be physically and mentally prepared for Premier League football. Of course, on another day, different players will require other care and attention, and we’ll assist the best way we can again.
“This is what makes Wolves such a special club to work for and it’s a pleasure to work in the welcoming environment we’ve created every day.”
