Everton Football Club has been heralded as a "shining example" for other sports organisations and football clubs to follow when it comes to paying all employees a living wage.
In the UK, there are over 6 million people paid below a real 'living wage' - meaning they are working but living in poverty.
Those who work in sports clubs and facilities - football, rugby, tennis and cricket - are disproportionately affected by low pay.
In October 2016 Everton became the second Premier League club to sign up to the Living Wage Foundation to pay a wage which meets the real cost of living.