1.3m girls who once loved sport disengage as teenagers

Our charity exists to help them stay

NEW

The cost-free school uniform change getting girls more active

59%

of girls said wearing PE uniform all day on PE days created more opportunities to be active throughout the day

88%

of PE teachers said the policy gave them more time to teach

About us

Who we are

We have led the field in creating change for teenage girls and challenged the system to better serve women in midlife.

Founded in 1984, Women in Sport is the longest-standing charity in its field with a proud history of securing change for women and girls

Join us for afternoon tea

On Tuesday 11th August we’re gathering with friends at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate for Breaking Boundaries: Afternoon Tea in support of Women in Sport

Latest from Women in Sport

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.

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.

How sports, coaches and teachers can keep Black girls playing

Join the movement of mums, mum figures and daughters reclaiming their right to sport, together.

This study explores why girls-only options are a vital part of tackling the gender sport and exercise gap

Our research exploring how women coaches are treated compared to their male counterparts.

Our Partners

We’re grateful to all our partners for their continued support, allowing us to transform the lives of women and girls through sport

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