05th August 2025
Active Sussex wants to showcase and celebrate stories of inclusion, belonging and breaking down barriers, helping to get women and girls active right here in Sussex.
As part of the latest phase of the This Girl Can campaign – Celebrate it! – we are collecting case studies and examples of the great work from grassroots clubs to established organisations, and dedicated fitness instructors to passionate volunteers.
This Girl Can was created to close the gender gap in physical activity – breaking down stereotypes to inspire participation, and to highlight positive role models to help show the benefits of taking part in physical activity.
Just recently the Lionesses have brought women’s sport to the fore with their Euros win, and celebrating these successes means more women and girls may see sport and physical activity as something for them.
If you’re part of an organisation that is creating a safe and inclusive environment for women and girls to take part in sport or physical activity, we want to hear from you.
Whether it’s a walking group that’s transformed confidence levels, a football club creating safe spaces for Muslim women, outdoor activities helping mental health recovery, or adapted sessions for women with disabilities – we want to hear about the real impact you’re making.
Share with us:
- Your stories: tell us about the women and girls you work with and the difference your activities make
- Pictures: action shots, smiling faces, group celebrations (with permission)
- Video content: short clips of activities, testimonials, coach/instructor stories
- Data and outcomes: numbers of people engaged, feedback received, barriers overcome.
Don’t worry about professional quality – authentic is what we’re after. We want to see the reality of the fantastic work happening across Sussex.
Why share your story?
Your examples will help us create inspiring content for:
- Social media campaigns celebrating local success
- Website features highlighting best practice
- Event presentations showcasing Sussex innovation
- Resources to inspire other organisations.
Most importantly, your stories will inspire other organisations to help women and girls to take that first step towards being more active.
Get in touch
Ready to celebrate your work with us? We’d love to hear from you.
Email your stories, videos and pictures to: comms@activesussex.org and feel free to use our case study template below.