Active Girls
Girls are less active than boys, and the gap widens as they get older. Many girls face barriers that can affect their confidence, motivation and enjoyment of being active. By listening to girls, understanding their experiences and responding to what matters to them, we can help create environments where they feel welcome, valued and confident to take part.
At Active Schools, we work alongside schools, communities and young people to understand what matters to girls and create opportunities that reflect their needs and interests. Whether that's introducing girls to new activities, supporting access to existing clubs, creating targeted opportunities or simply helping them find an activity that's right for them, our aim is to help every girl build confidence, enjoy being active and develop positive habits for life.
We also recognise that girls play many roles within sport and physical activity. Alongside supporting participation, we want to encourage girls to explore opportunities as volunteers, leaders, coaches and role models, helping to create welcoming environments where future generations of girls can thrive.
If you have an idea for an activity, recognise a gap in your school or community, or would like to support opportunities for girls, we'd love to hear from you Contact Us. By working together, we can create more inclusive, empowering experiences that help girls not only enjoy being active, but grow in confidence, wellbeing and a lifelong sense of belonging.