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Chair welcomes National Lottery Good Causes Call for Evidence

1 July 2026

The Government is seeking views on how National Lottery funding can continue to deliver the greatest possible benefit for communities across the UK.

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A summer of glory – but rising misogyny is a threat to women’s sport

Our chair, Chris Boardman, celebrates a year of phenomenal results for women's sport but highlights a key element to guarantee its safety – a meaningful allyship by men at all levels. 

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Calling all men: this is what we can do to help women feel safe exercising in the dark

Our chair Chris Boardman tells the Guardian newspaper why we have to break the cycle of misogyny that makes women feel at risk as This Girl Can’s guide sets out steps you can take to help.

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More girls playing football is hard-won progress – but there is still a long way to go

Baroness Sue Campbell writes in The Guardian about why children must have a voice and a choice about sport - "it’s the key to helping more children enjoy sport and physical activity".

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