Women in Sport celebrates 40th anniversary in Parliament
On Tuesday 8th October 2024 Women in Sport celebrated the charity’s 40th anniversary at a special event in Parliament.
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Big Sister to roll out across Places Leisure centres nationwide
Teenage girls to be given free or discounted membership and girls-only classes at all Places Leisure centres.
Breaking Barriers: Supporting disabled teenage girls to be active
Our latest research explores the additional barriers that disabled teenage girls face when it comes to sport and exercise.
Leading women’s health advocate Professor Catherine Calderwood joins Women in Sport Board
We are proud to announce the appointment of Professor Catherine Calderwood, a leading advocate for women's health, to our Board of Trustees.
Tessa Sanderson CBE joins Women in Sport as Ambassador in its 40th Anniversary Year
Women in Sport is thrilled to announce the appointment of Olympic champion Tessa Sanderson CBE as an Ambassador.
How elite women’s sport impacts girls’ ability to dream
Girls' excitement around elite women's sport is not being met with on-the-ground opportunities.
More girls are playing football but a significant team sport gender gap remains
The latest data Sport England's Active Lives Children and Young People survey reveals persistent gender gaps in team sport and activity levels.
Women in Sport welcomes three distinguished Trustees as it celebrates its 40th anniversary
As Women in Sport marks the start of its 40th anniversary the charity is delighted to announce the appointment of Polly Neate CBE, Yama Otung and Brian Moore to its Board of Trustees.
Football and Netball stars awarded New Year Honours
Mary Earps, Millie Bright and Helen Housby among the sporting stars named in the King's New Year Honours 2024.
Girls are still unable to dream of reaching the top in sport
New report from charity Women in Sport exposes the gendered ‘dream deficit’