News and Opinion
Women in Sport appoint Head of Policy, Partnerships and Public Affairs
6 JULY 2022
Published Women in Sport has appointed Lisa West to head up its advocacy and consultancy work as it looks to drive further…
The Gill Cycle Challenge: A journey of discovery, adventure and the joy of cycling together
23 JUNE 2022
Published Martin Gill – The Gill Foundation The bicycle is an amazing invention. It has been a key part in the cultural…
The Whyte Review exposes a problem that extends far beyond gymnastics
17 JUNE 2022
Published To tackle abuse and misconduct in sport, Women in Sport believe an independent body for safeguarding and duty of care must…
Two female cyclists to take on ‘challenge of a lifetime’ to inspire women in midlife to be active and raise funds for Women in Sport
6 JUNE 2022
Published Two amateur cyclists are preparing to ride almost 1000 miles from London to France to raise awareness of the barriers preventing…
Big Sister aims to break down the barriers to teenage girls exercising
11 MAY 2022
Published A new programme designed to provide a supportive space for teenage girls has launched to help girls find and reclaim the…
Sport England funding announcement
10 MAY 2022
Published Women in Sport is delighted to be working in partnership with Sport England to level up access to sport and physical…
Women losing out most as activity levels remain below pre-covid stats
29 APRIL 2022
Published The latest Sport England Active Lives data has shown that women have failed to bounce back to activity levels seen before…
Daughters and Dads: Building male allies at home
15 APRIL 2022
Published Lee Warren, Project Manager at Women in Sport reflects on his time delivering the Daughters and Dads programme, its impact, and how it could help to…
Girls offered free gym memberships to encourage active lives as part of new ‘Big Sister’ project
11 APRIL 2022
Published Girls aged between 9-15 years old in some parts of South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Norfolk are to be offered exclusive free…
Women in Sport suggestions for Sports Organisations implementing the Sports Councils’ Guidance on Trans Inclusion in Sport
6 APRIL 2022
Published The Sports Councils commissioned an extensive study into the issue of trans inclusion in sport which they published in September 2021. Women…