1.3m girls who once loved sport disengage as teenagers

Our charity exists to help them stay

NEW

Tackling the opportunity gap

24%

fewer girls than boys in England play team sport

930,000

girls are missing out on the joy and belonging team sport can bring

About us

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

Run Hackney Half 2027

Take part in one of the UK’s most sought-after races using a charity spot from Women in Sport and help us fundraise for a brighter future from women and girls.

Latest from Women in Sport

We are delighted to announce that Sadia Kabeya MBE, England rugby international, has joined our charity as an official Ambassador

Our latest research reveals that 21% of women coaches say they’ve experienced harassment, compared to 12% of male coaches

How sports, coaches and teachers can keep Black girls playing

Join the movement of mums, mum figures and daughters reclaiming their right to sport, together.

This study explores why girls-only options are a vital part of tackling the gender sport and exercise gap

Our research exploring how women coaches are treated compared to their male counterparts.

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