Past projects

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.Read more

Keeping Mum Campaign

Latest

UK Sex and Power Index reveals men dominate in every sector

23 APRIL 18: Our new Sex and Power Index reveals that positions of power in every sector of our society are dominated by men.

Stand-up to sexism!

8 JUNE 18: Join us to help us raise funds for our Future Fawcett campaign, celebrate womanhood, and laugh the night away!

Leave your legacy

Create a more equal, happier society. Leave a gift to the Fawcett Society in your will. Find out more here.

The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading 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.

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.

Join the fight for women's rights

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

Work with us

We are recruiting a number of new Trustees to join our board and help us take Fawcett to the next level. Apply now!

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.

Equal Pay Day

The gender pay gap is persisting, but so must we. Will you join the fight to close the gap for good?

THE GENDER PAY GAP SERIES

We are hosting a series of Gender Pay Gap reporting events to help businesses drive positive change. Watch video clips and download speaker slides from each event here.

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.

Volunteer for us

There are plenty of opportunities to help The Fawcett Society team at our head offices in London, or at various events throughout the year.

Feminist Futures Conference 2017

18 NOVEMBER 2017: Join us at our annual conference for a day of exciting panel discussions, interactive workshops and networking opportunities - and the chance to witness history in the making.

Past projects

Sex Discrimination Law Review

Sounds Familiar Project

Women in Justice

Keeping Mum Campaign