The IFB Gaming Charter

A shared commitment to equity, safety, and social value in gaming

A national framework of principles for organisations committed to making gaming safer, more inclusive, and more socially valuable. The Charter defines the principles. The Gaming Equity Network turns those principles into practice.

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Equity & Access · Safety by Design · Inclusive Representation · Responsibility & Governance

Purpose

Why this Charter exists

Gaming is a powerful cultural, educational and social force. The IFB Gaming Charter provides a clear, values-led framework for organisations committed to making gaming safer, more inclusive, and more socially valuable.

How it works

The Charter is free to sign. Organisations can then participate in the Gaming Equity Network to collaborate, share learning, support community-led initiatives, and strengthen responsible practice nationwide.

How it stays credible

Every principle below is the same one the Gaming Equity Network is built on. Signing the Charter and joining the Network are two steps in the same commitment, not two separate things.

Principles

Charter principles

By signing, organisations affirm commitment to the following principles:

Equity and Access

Reduce barriers to participation in gaming and digital play.

Safety by Design

Prioritise safeguarding, harm prevention, and clear duty of care.

Inclusive Representation

Support diverse identities, cultures and lived experiences.

Learning & Development

Use gaming purposefully for skills, creativity and confidence.

Community-led Practice

Co-design with communities, learners, families and players.

Responsibility & Governance

Embed transparency, accountability and ethical decision-making.

Evidence & Impact

Commit to evaluation, shared learning and measurable outcomes.

Wellbeing

Promote balanced participation and healthy digital habits.

Sustainability

Encourage responsible device use, reuse, repair and circularity.

How It Works

From pledge to practice

Sign

Join

Take part in the Gaming Equity Network to collaborate and share learning.

Practice

Embed the principles in how your organisation actually delivers.

Be part of the Charter

Join a national commitment to equity, safety, and social value in gaming. Have a question first? Get in touch and we will be glad to help.

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Also explore: the Gaming Equity Network and membership & contributions.