Women in Sport appoint Head of Policy, Partnerships and Public Affairs
Published Women in Sport has appointed Lisa West to head up its advocacy and consultancy work as it looks to drive further change on behalf of women and girls. The charity, which celebrates its 40th birthday in 2024, has been building on its leading-edge insights work to highlight and breakdown stubborn gender inequalities within the sport […]
The Gill Cycle Challenge: A journey of discovery, adventure and the joy of cycling together
Published Martin Gill – The Gill Foundation The bicycle is an amazing invention. It has been a key part in the cultural and social change of many countries over the last 100 years or so, providing cheap transport, a broadening of horizons, the freedom to explore and pure enjoyment. In the early stages of the […]
The Whyte Review exposes a problem that extends far beyond gymnastics
Published To tackle abuse and misconduct in sport, Women in Sport believe an independent body for safeguarding and duty of care must be created. Following the allegations of abusive behaviour made by elite gymnasts Nicole Pavier, Becky and Ellie Downie and many others in July 2020, the much-anticipated Whyte Review into British Gymnastics has now […]
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
Published Two amateur cyclists are preparing to ride almost 1000 miles from London to France to raise awareness of the barriers preventing women in midlife from cycling as part of Women in Sport’s ongoing campaigning for gender parity in sport and exercise. 44-year-old Clare Taylor and Sharon Spriggs, 50, are joining a team of recreational […]
Big Sister aims to break down the barriers to teenage girls exercising
Published A new programme designed to provide a supportive space for teenage girls has launched to help girls find and reclaim the joy of sport and exercise during puberty. Big Sister provides girls with an extensive range of resources and support – created and shaped by other girls – to enable them to find out […]
Sport England funding announcement
Published Women in Sport is delighted to be working in partnership with Sport England to level up access to sport and physical activity across the country, alongside over a hundred other partners. The charity will receive expertise, support and a five-year investment totalling £3.4m of government funding from Sport England to co-deliver the ambitions of […]
Women losing out most as activity levels remain below pre-covid stats
Published The latest Sport England Active Lives data has shown that women have failed to bounce back to activity levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic – with lack of enjoyment being a significant factor. This data tracked adults for 12 months from November 2020. The survey highlighted that 3% fewer women (60%) are active than […]
Daughters and Dads: Building male allies at home
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 build a generation of male allies. The formative years of your life, and the experiences you have, help to build attitudes, perceptions and behaviours that will live with you for a lifetime. Parents […]
Girls offered free gym memberships to encourage active lives as part of new ‘Big Sister’ project
Published Girls aged between 9-15 years old in some parts of South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Norfolk are to be offered exclusive free gym memberships at Places Leisure facilities as part of a pilot scheme to help improve confidence, wellbeing and activity amongst teenage girls living in areas of high deprivation. The initiative, funded by £1m […]
Women in Sport suggestions for Sports Organisations implementing the Sports Councils’ Guidance on Trans Inclusion in Sport
Published The Sports Councils commissioned an extensive study into the issue of trans inclusion in sport which they published in September 2021. Women in Sport has responded to this here. This high-quality report included a comprehensive review of the scientific literature by an expert medical scientist. It concluded that the inclusion of trans women in female […]