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Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered Programme
Daughters and Dads was a FREE physical activity programme for young girls (5-11) and their fathers/father-figures.
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Our Impact
Women in Sport’s vision is that no one is excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport. Yet all too often, women and girls are still missing out.
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Women in Sport welcomes three distinguished Trustees as it celebrates its 40th anniversary
As Women in Sport marks the start of its 40th anniversary the charity is delighted to announce the appointment of Polly Neate CBE, Yama Otung and Brian Moore to its Board of Trustees.
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Smashing through barriers to get my black belt!
I'm Lisa Waterman, a mum of two and I have always secretly wanted to be a black belt in karate!
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Who we are
Women in Sport exists to transform the lives of women and girls through sport. We were founded in 1984 and have worked for four decades to demand change.
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Creating change
How we are shaping sport for women and girls across the country, so they can find joy in exercise and activity.
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Anti-Misogyny in Sport
Sport has been too slow to change, too slow to face up to the realities of the misogyny women face.
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Hints and tips for fundraising
There are many ways in which you can support our work to create happier, healthier futures for women and girls through sport.
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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.