Joanna Rowsell reflects on the life of cyclist Melissa Hoskins
Last weekend, we tragically lost Melissa Hoskins, a champion cyclist who touched the lives of so many
Stand with women and girls in sport
We exist to make sure no one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport
NEW
Girls' dreams are fading
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23%
of girls dream of reaching the top of sport in 2026, compared to 38% in 2024
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45%
of girls agree that "people think sport is for boys and doesn't matter for girls"
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Who we are
We have led the field in creating change for teenage girls and challenged the system to better serve women in midlife.
Founded in 1984, Women in Sport is the longest-standing charity in its field with a proud history of securing change for women and girls
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We have led the field in creating change for teenage girls and challenged the system to better serve women in midlife.
Run for Women in Sport
Make a difference to the lives of women and girls by joining Team Women in Sport in a fundraising challenge, from 5km to marathons in some of the UK and Europe's most exciting races.
Latest from Women in Sport
Why 2026 must be a turning point for girls' sport
Our latest research shows girls' sporting dreams have plummeted despite growing visibility of elite women's sport
School PE: What will the Curriculum Review mean for girls?
Read our response to the Government's recent curriculum review. How will it impact PE and school sport for girls?
Black Girls and Sport: A Breakup Story
How sports, coaches and teachers can keep Black girls playing
TimeTogether
Join the movement of mums, mum figures and daughters reclaiming their right to sport, together.
Raising the Next Generation of Male Allies
Our research into boys' attitudes toward women's sport and how we can shape boys into active allies for girls
Black Girls and Sport: A Break-up Story
Black girls have the most positive attitudes toward sport, yet they are the least active group of girls in England. Our research uncovers the heart-breaking reasons behind this disconnect.
Our Partners
We're grateful to all our partners for their continued support, allowing us to transform the lives of women and girls through sport
