Dame Katherine Grainger: There’s been progress but we’re not there yet
Dame Katherine Grainger, is the Chair of UK Sport. She was appointed to a four-year term in April 2017. A former rower, Grainger is the first British woman ever to win medals at five successive Olympic Games.
Anne-Marie Batson: A lot of eyes have been opened about the opportunities in front of us
Anne-Marie Batson, a freelance broadcaster and journalist who works for the BBC and talkSPORT, discussed the opportunities for black women in the industry and the work that still needs to be done to support all women.
Loughborough University’s John Steele: Culture change needs to reach the top
John Steele, Executive Director of Sport at Loughborough University, explains the changes and progress that he has seen throughout his long career.
Liz Nicholl: All too often the culture in organisations is allowed to develop and go unchecked
Liz Nicholl, the outgoing Chief Executive of UK Sport, shares her thoughts on the advancements that have been made during her tenure at the top of British sport.
Engine Sport’s Lisa Parfitt: 30% isn’t enough
Lisa Parfitt, Managing Director of sports marketing agency Engine Sport, formerly known as Synergy Sport, discusses the positive changes Engine has made to improve gender balance and the challenges that remain in the industry.
Culture must change for equality in sport to thrive
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Women in Sport speaks with voices from across the sporting landscape about the progress made and the challenge ahead to level the field for those working in the sector.
Ruth Holdaway to leave Women in Sport to become Tennis Victoria’s first female CEO
Chief Executive of Women in Sport, Ruth Holdaway, is leaving the charity to take up the role of Chief Executive of Tennis Victoria in Australia.
Jane Dowling from Meno and Me on menopause and exercise
Published Jane Dowling from Meno and Me has shared how exercise is helping her cope with menopause. We all strive to be the very best version of ourselves. We also know that beauty comes from within, but during this time of life, struggling with menopause symptoms as well as ageing; it can be tough. I know if I am […]
Dr Steven Mann appointed Trustee of Women in Sport
Published Dr Steven Mann, Healthy Communities Director at Places Leisure, has joined the Board of Trustees at Women in Sport, the leading gender equality charity. Mann, a former Research Director at ukactive, will take up his role on 1 January. His role as a Trustee will include advising the charity on its research work. He […]
Women in Sport helps dads and daughters get active together
Women in Sport in partnership with the Fatherhood Institute, Fulham Football club and the EFL Trust is celebrating after being awarded £118,301 of National Lottery funding from Sport England to help low income families in London get active with their children over the next year.