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History
Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and has spent the last four decades raising awareness and campaigning for change in women's sport.
Women in Sport was founded in 1984 and has spent the last four decades raising awareness and campaigning for change in women's sport.
If you want to join us on our mission to transform the lives of women and girls through sport, keep an eye on our Careers page for all vacancies at Women in Sport.
In her first blog as CEO of Women in Sport, Stephanie Hilborne reflects on her first month in the role and shares why she decided to join the charity.
When I was younger, girls didn't play football. Now, me and my daughters are only two short of our own five-a-side team!
Women in Sport has partnered with Getty Images to launch a curation of ground-breaking images and short films that challenge the way women going through the menopause are portrayed in society.
Find out about how you can apply our insight into your work and commission new research
Families are all different but are united by being the first and most important influence in a child's life. This guide will help you challenge accepted norms, tackle the gender play gap and champion the value of sport for all.
We are proud to announce the appointment of Professor Catherine Calderwood, a leading advocate for women's health, to our Board of Trustees.
Girls are less active than boys and by age 13 – 15, only 8% of girls meet the Chief Medical Officer’s recommendation that young people aged 5 – 18 should do 60 minutes of physical activity every day.