Big Sister
ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
A programme created by girls, for girls, to help teenage girls enjoy sport, exercise and physical activity through puberty. Girls get free or discounted access to gyms, swimming and girls-only activities in leisure centres, and leisure centre staff are trained to understand girls' needs. Started as a pilot in 2022 and now runs at more than 80 Places Leisure centres, with a Manchester rollout through Manchester City Council's Junior Gyms programme. Women in Sport reports more than 5,200 girls supported and 93,000 sessions attended between January and December 2025.
WHO THE PROGRAMME SUPPORTS
Children & young people, Women & girls
ACCESSIBILITY
Girls-only activities and trained leisure centre staff.
SAFEGUARDING
No safeguarding policy recorded.
PARTICIPANT VOICE
“"I like that I have made new friends that I didn't know before. I'm not worried now to try something new because I know now that if I try it, I might enjoy it." - Girl, aged 10”
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