Women in Sport responds below to the release today of a new Code for Sports Governance by Sport England and UK Sport. This dropped a pre-existing gender target of 30% but otherwise represented a strong commitment to equality and inclusion. The 30% rule which WiS lobbied for...
This Father’s Day, we’re sharing stories from our DADs programme and highlighting just how impactful a father-figure’s relationship with their daughter can be when it comes to sport and activity. Names: Aaliyah, Amir (Baba) and Fatima* Location: Walthamstow Club: Leyton Orient Trust Six (and a half) year-old...
This Father’s Day, we’re sharing stories from our DADs programme and highlighting just how impactful a father-figure’s relationship with their daughter can be when it comes to sport and activity. Names: Roshan and Amaya* Location: Middlesbrough Club: Middlesbrough FC Foundation Roshan and his wife are Sri Lankan...
Women in Sport is delighted to share that Chair Jayne Haines has been awarded an MBE for her services to women’s sport. Jayne is passionate about furthering gender equality in sport and is leading the Board of Trustees towards the charity’s mission to give every woman and...
Blog by CEO, Stephanie Hilborne “Those people close to sport know that it can transform lives. Beyond its physical and mental health benefits, sport is joyful and fulfilling and builds foundational life skills.” However, historically women and girls have been systematically and deliberately excluded from sport and...
Today, Women in Sport has launched new research into the menopause and sport and activity alongside a new curation of images and films in partnership with Getty Images. As a result, the charity is calling for action both within and beyond the sport sector to ensure midlife...
