Write to the Department for Education: PE uniform all day on PE days
Published Our research shows that by allowing students to wear their PE uniforms all day on PE days, schools can help reduce girls’ anxiety, increase physical activity and give teachers more time to teach. We piloted this cost-free change across 12 schools and the results were clear… 59% of girls said it created more opportunities to be […]
RFU launches landmark anti-sexism and misogyny policy with the help of Women in Sport
Published The RFU has announced a landmark partnership with the Women in Sport charity, becoming the first major British sport to launch a standalone anti-sexism and misogyny policy, as part of a comprehensive programme to make rugby safer and more inclusive for women and girls. The announcement follows new research conducted in partnership with Women […]
New research shows how girls can be more active and less anxious at no extra cost
Published A cost-free change to school uniform policy can free girls up to enjoy PE new research from Women in Sport, Youth Sport Trust and the Association for Physical Education has found. Allowing pupils to wear their PE uniform all day on days they have the subject had a significant impact on girls’ experiences of PE and physical activity in schools where the policy was introduced. The Fit to Learn pilot, which ran across 12 schools in […]
A message from our CEO
A statement from Stephanie Hilborne OBE on recent incidents of misogyny in sport and what needs to be done to tackle it at its root
FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 Sweepstake Kit | Women in Sport
Published If we want equality for women and girls, we need everyone onside. That’s why this summer, we’re celebrating the FIFA World Cup with a charity sweepstake. Download your sweepstake kit here. Women’s sport is going through a period of unprecedented growth. In 2025, 12.2m people tuned into the Lionesses’ historic Women’s Euro victory, making […]
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Squad, fixtures and results
Published Women’s team sport is undergoing a revolution. In 2025, the Lionesses became back-to-back Euros champions, and the Red Roses lifted the World Cup trophy in front of a record 81,885 fans at Twickenham. Now, England’s female cricketers have the chance to add to that incredible legacy, with the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup coming […]
Summer of Women’s Sport 2026 Calendar: Dates, times and where to watch
Published Last summer proved the power of women’s sport. The Lionesses historic Euros win last year was the most-watched sports moment of the year across all UK broadcasters, and the Red Roses vs France at Twickenham was the most-watched rugby match of 2025 – men’s or women’s. But despite this progress, the situation for women and girls on the ground is slow to change. In England, 24% fewer girls than […]
Women in Sport strengthens Board with three new trustee appointments
Published We have further strengthened our Board with the appointment of three outstanding new trustees, bringing a wealth of leadership experience across business, sport and public service. As the leading research and advocacy charity, we are delighted to welcome Clare Broadbent, Ganan Kanagathurai and Chris Haward to our Board as we continue to drive systemic […]
Women in Sport’s response to DCMS’s Game On report
Published Today, the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee published the final report from its Game On inquiry into community and school sport. The report draws on input and expertise from across the sport sector, including Women in Sport’s knowledge and insight. We provided written evidence to the inquiry as well as being asked to […]
Meet Women in Sport’s 2026 London Marathon runners
Published Get to know our #TeamWomenInSport runners at the 2026 London Marathon and learn their motivations behind supporting our charity. Charlie and Sabine Partners Charlie and Sabine (Beanie) are running for us because women’s sport is central to their lives: women’s rugby is how they met, where they work, and something they believe everyone should […]