Joanna Rowsell reflects on the life of cyclist Melissa Hoskins
Last weekend, we tragically lost Melissa Hoskins, a champion cyclist who touched the lives of so many
1.3m girls who once loved sport disengage as teenagers
Our charity exists to help them stay
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Tackling the opportunity gap
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24%
fewer girls than boys in England play team sport
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930,000
girls are missing out on the joy and belonging team sport can bring
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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
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We have led the field in creating change for teenage girls and challenged the system to better serve women in midlife.
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England Rugby star Sadia Kabeya joins Women in Sport as new Ambassador
We are delighted to announce that Sadia Kabeya MBE, England rugby international, has joined our charity as an official Ambassador
Women who coach sport are twice as likely to be bullied as men
Our latest research reveals that 21% of women coaches say they’ve experienced harassment, compared to 12% of male coaches
Black Girls and Sport: A Breakup Story
How sports, coaches and teachers can keep Black girls playing
TimeTogether
Join the movement of mums, mum figures and daughters reclaiming their right to sport, together
Tackling the Opportunity Gap in Sport for Girls
This study explores why girls-only options are a vital part of tackling the gender sport and exercise gap
Reimagining Sport Coaching
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
