The English Football Association, Team GB, and England Netball have backed the Equal Sport Project, a new initiative aimed at making the UK a global leader in women's and girls' sports. Research by Sporting Insights reveals that fewer than 1% of women in sport believe gender equality has been achieved, with over half reporting pay disparity compared to male counterparts. The project identifies five key areas for improvement: equal access in schools, increased revenue and visibility for women's sports, a balanced workforce, inclusive governance, and equal facility access.
Major organisations including Aquatics GB, the FA, Sport England, and UK Sport have pledged support through leadership programs, governance reforms, and funding commitments. The Youth Sport Trust will challenge stereotypes in PE and promote male allies. Backed by the UK government, Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock highlighted ongoing efforts like hosting the 2027 Tour de France Femmes and bidding for the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup, alongside a £400m investment in grassroots facilities.
The government aims to double priority access to football pitches for women and girls, reinforcing its commitment to gender equity across all levels of sport.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing