Find a local group

We’re delighted to have a growing number of active and effective local women’s rights meet ups, who work in the local community to enforce change and campaign on our behalf. Their work is invaluable to Fawcett.

Don't see a local group in your area? Get in touch with us at [email protected] to find out more about setting up your own!

1. Merseyside Group

Launched on International Women's Day 2018 Fawcett Merseyside are excited to be campaigning for #MoreSuffrageHistory and to #EndPeriodPoverty.Read more

2. Cornwall group

One of our newest groups, Fawcett Cornwall already have exciting plans for the coming months - now's a great time to be involved. Find out more here!Read more

3. Young Fawcetts group

Find out more about our youngest group, the Young Fawcetts - a dedicated group of Southbank University students passing on Millicent's legacy!Read more

4. Milton Keynes group

Our Milton Keynes Group began meeting in 2014, and has largely focused on the engagement of women in local politics, with some of their work directly feeding in to Fawcett reports. Find out more!Read more

5. East London group

Our East London group has recently reactivated. With lots of exciting plans in the coming months and years, now is a great time to join one of Fawcett’s fastest growing groups.Read more

6. Leicestershire group

Our Leicestershire group are well known in their area. Find out more about how you can get involved in one of Fawcett's most vibrant groups!Read more

7. South London group

Our South London Group is one of Fawcett’s longest standing local groups, and has been involved Fawcett’s national campaigning work for many years. Find out more!Read more

8. Wakefield group

Wakefield remain as engaged and committed as ever, and are always welcoming of new members. Find out more about our Wakefield group here!Read more

9. Suffolk group

A small but committed group, Suffolk shows us that even the underdogs can pack a punch!Read more

10. Devon group

Fawcett Devon was formed in 2009. Since then its members have worked on gender equality issues with a range of local authorities and voluntary sector groups in their community, and are still as active as ever. Find out more!Read more

11. North London group

Find out more about our newly reformed North London group here!Read more

Latest

It's time to challenge our addiction to traditional work place norms

20 JUNE 2018: There are many hurdles to overcome when taking shared parental leave, writes one father. But this is a once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed.
To any new dads wondering if leave is right for him - the answer must be yes

19 JUNE 2018: One full-time dad shares his account of taking leave and feelings of isolation that sometimes come with navigating the new baby world.
Father's Day in 2018? We still haven't made it out of the 1950's

16 JUNE 2018: The Government's attitude to fathers in the workplace reveals they are still wearing their 1950's spectacles, writes Fawcett Chief Executive Sam Smethers.
Fawcett comments on Government response to report on Fathers and the Workplace

14 JUNE 2018: This is a huge missed opportunity to help families and to address one of the biggest inequalities in our society.

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Find a local group

We’re delighted to have a growing number of active and effective local women’s rights meet ups, who work in the local community to enforce change and campaign on our behalf. Their work is invaluable to Fawcett.