Our people

Our staff

The Fawcett team is based in Vauxhall, south London, and is supported by a team of volunteers and temporary staff. Read more about us and how you can get in touch here.Read more

Our trustees

The Fawcett Society is governed by a Board of Trustees, who take ultimate responsibility for the work of the organisation. Read about our Board here.Read more

Our President

Dame Jenni Murray OBE is our president and acts as a vital champion and ambassador for our work in the public sphere.Read more

Latest

Major Victory in Equal Pay Case Against the Co-op

16 NOVEMBER 2018: A former senior Co-op Group Executive has fought and won an equal pay battle with the Co-op Group

On the eve of Equal Pay Day, turn to your colleagues and ask them how much they earn

9 NOVEMBER 2018: Women have the right to be paid equally if they are doing the same job or work of equal value. But of course, if you don’t know what your male colleagues are earning, how can you possibly challenge it?

Fawcett launches Equal Pay Advice Service as research reveals 1 in 3 workers are unaware pay discrimination is illegal

9 NOVEMBER 2018: A shocking 1 in 3 men and women in work do not know it is illegal to pay women and men differently.

Who we are

The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights. If you believe in a society where no one is prevented from reaching their full potential because of their gender, join us today.

Work with us

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Strategy and Business Development. Apply for this exciting new role today!

Join the fight for women's rights

Becoming a Fawcett member is the most effective way to fight gender inequality in Britain. Join today!

Close the gender pay gap

Did you know it will take 100 years to close the gender pay gap at current rates? We cannot afford to keep going backwards.

Equal Pay Day 2018

Saturday 10th November. This Equal Pay Day, Fawcett are calling on people to be a part of their campaign to fight unequal pay by taking ‘3 steps to #GetEqual’: Talk, Share, and Donate. Join us!

Sex Discrimination Law Review

How do we make equality law in the UK fit for the 21st century? Create a fairer and more equal society by supporting our Law Review.

Our history

Millicent Fawcett began campaigning for women’s equality in 1866, and was instrumental in achieving first votes for women in 1918. At The Fawcett Society, we’ve continued her legacy of fighting sexism through impactful research and hard-hitting campaigns for over 150 years.