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Big Sister project inspires 3000 teenage girls to get active
21 JUNE 2023
More than 3,000 teenage girls have taken up activities at their local leisure centre by a programme designed to support teenage…
New Chair for Women in Sport
18 MAY 2023
Women in Sport has appointed Julia Newton as its new Chair of its Board of Trustees. A highly experienced executive and…
RFL launches Rugbees for primary aged girls following Women in Sport research
29 MARCH 2023
Inspired to take action following the launch of Women in Sport’s report into primary aged girls Sport, stereotypes and stolen dreams:…
Only a third of secondary school girls wear a sports bra for PE
8 MARCH 2023
Just 36% of girls aged 11-18 wear a sports bra when participating in PE or sport at school. This has a…
Jayne Haines MBE to step down as Chair of Women in Sport
13 JANUARY 2023
Jayne Haines MBE is to step down as Chair and trustee of Women in Sport in March, after nine years with…
Girls’ Sporting Lives Stagnant Despite the Glory of the Lionesses – Action is Needed to Close the Gender Gap
15 DECEMBER 2022
The latest Sport England Active Lives Children and Young People 2021-22 survey records some positive headlines. Overall activity levels for children…
Mums and daughters inspired to spend #TimeTogether to tackle inactivity crisis
3 OCTOBER 2022
After an incredible summer of women’s sport, which saw multiple attendance and viewing figures broken, the charity Women in Sport is…
More ‘sporty’ girls now dream of reaching the top in sport
28 SEPTEMBER 2022
There’s been a dramatic increase in the number of ‘sporty’ girls who are dreaming about reaching the top in sport after…
Karen Carney MBE to lead major review of women’s football
3 SEPTEMBER 2022
Review will examine issues affecting the game at elite and grassroots level Announcement comes following England’s historic UEFA Women’s EURO 2022…
Women in Sport appoint Head of Policy, Partnerships and Public Affairs
6 JULY 2022
Women in Sport has appointed Lisa West to head up its advocacy and consultancy work as it looks to drive further…