Sports · Other Sports · 8 hrs ago
Equal Sport Project launches to improve equality in UK sport
The Equal Sport Project has launched in the UK to improve equality for women and girls in sport.
It is backed by organisations including the English Football Association, Team GB and England Netball.
Research found that fewer than 1% of women working in sport believe equality has been achieved across the industry, and more than half believe women are paid less than men for the same role.
The project identifies five priorities: access for girls in schools, the reach and revenue of women's sport, workforce equality, fairer governance and access to facilities.
Sports bodies have pledged changes, including leadership programmes for women and efforts to make governance more equal.
The Youth Sport Trust will help schools challenge stereotypes and develop male allies in sport and physical education.
The UK government says it will work with the project and has pointed to planned investment, events and a bid to host the 2035 Fifa Women's World Cup; the project is encouraging more organisations to get involved.
The Equal Sport Project has launched to improve equality for women and girls in UK sport.
The English Football Association, Team GB and England Netball are among the organisations backing the initiative.
The project identifies five areas for action, including access to sport, women's sport, the workforce, governance and facilities.
Research by Sporting Insights found fewer than 1% of women working in sport believe gender equality has been achieved across the industry.
The UK government is backing the project, with sports minister Stephanie Peacock urging organisations to get involved.
- Who
- The Equal Sport Project, backed by organisations including the English Football Association, Team GB and England Netball.
- What
- It has launched an initiative to improve equality in sport and make the UK a world leader in women and girls' sport.
- When
- 10 November 2026, according to the article's publication date.
- Where
- The United Kingdom.
- Why
- To improve equality for women and men across sport, with a focus on women and girls' participation and opportunities.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Research finding
- Fewer than 1% of women working in sport believe gender equality has been achieved across the industry.
- Project focus
- Five areas identified for action.
- Backing organisations
- The English Football Association, Team GB and England Netball are among supporters.
- Government backing
- Sports minister Stephanie Peacock said the government would work with the project.
What people are saying
We have seen progress in women and girls' sport, but there is still a long way to go.
We will work closely with the Equal Sport Project and encourage all organisations to get involved. Together we can make the UK a world leader in women and girls' sport.