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
Our charity exists to make sure no one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport
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2026 Winter Paralympics
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Only 36%
of disabled girls dream of reaching the top of sport compared to 61% of disabled boys
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Only 26%
of athletes at the 2026 Winter Paralympics are female
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
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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.
International Women's Day charity auction
Explore our catalogue featuring one-of-a-kind items and money-can't-buy experiences, from signed women's sport memorabilia and hospitality tickets, to a chance to meet British sports icons
Latest from Women in Sport
Women who coach sport are twice as likely to be bullied as men
Our latest research reveals that 21% of women coaches say they’ve experienced harassment, compared to 12% of male coaches
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.
Reimagining Sport Coaching
Our research exploring how women coaches are treated compared to their male counterparts.
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
