Fawcett Society

Who we are

The Fawcett Society is the UK's only member-powered organisation working to end sexism and misogyny in all its forms. 

Our vision is a feminist future where every woman and girl has the power to make her own choices and thrive. We believe equality benefits everyone, and we won't rest until all women have equality. 

For more than 150 years, we've been at the forefront of the fight for women's rights. From our roots in the suffrage movement to campaigning for equal pay, flexible working and greater representation in public life, we have a proud history of turning feminist activism into lasting change. 

Today, we bring together research, campaigning, policy expertise and the collective power of our members to challenge sexism, tackle misogyny and create a fairer future for women and girls across the UK.

Our culture and values

Inclusive

We are for women, and for everyone who wants to end sexism and misogyny. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We recognise that inequality is not felt in the same way by all women, and our work reflects the realities of those who face the sharpest harms, including Black and minoritised women and disabled women. 

Feminist

We are fierce, fearless and feminist. We name misogyny as the root cause of inequality and challenge the cultural, political and economic systems that restrict women’s power. Our work spans workplaces, public services and technology because sexism shapes women’s lives across society.

Anti-racist

We fight against all forms of racism. We hold ourselves accountable and we acknowledge that we are always learning. We commit to becoming actively anti-racist in our work and our culture. We recognise that racism and misogyny combine to intensify inequality for Black and minoritised women. 

Evidence-based

Women and girls’ experiences shape everything we do. Our research is practical and rigorous. It underpins our campaigns, advocacy and public messaging. We focus on what works, evaluate what does not and use evidence to drive real-world change.

Joyful

We celebrate women’s bravery and strength. Even as we confront rising misogyny and widening inequality, we make space for recognition, solidarity and progress. Joy strengthens our movement and sustains collective action.

Collaborative

We work collectively and we value shared leadership. Our members play a central role in shaping decisions, campaigns and priorities, and they hold us to account. We collaborate with Local Groups, partner organisations and allies across and beyond the women’s sector. We share our platform, amplify others and encourage men to play their part in ending sexism.

Impactful

Impact matters to us. We use our influence to demand change at every level, from policy to public attitudes. We expect to see results and we concentrate our energy where we can make the strongest difference for women and girls.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We work to foster an environment where diversity thrives and everyone has the chance to succeed. Fawcett is committed to becoming anti-racist. We have worked with external experts to develop our approach and are committed to ongoing reflection and learning.