Fawcett Society

Who we are

The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights at work, at home and in public life. Our vision is a society in which women and girls in all their diversity are equal and truly free to fulfill their potential creating a stronger, happier, better future for us all.

We’ve been advancing women’s equality since 1866 when at just 19, Millicent Fawcett collected signatures on a petition for women’s votes. She went on to lead the constitutional suffrage campaign and made this cause her lifetime’s work, securing equal voting rights 62 years later.

Today we continue her legacy of fighting sexism and gender inequality through hard-hitting research. Our national campaigns shape the debate and drive change - and they are only made possible through the support of our members. Be part of our movement for equality.

Our culture and values

The Fawcett Society campaigns to:

Fight for equal pay. 50 years from the Equal Pay Act, women deserve the right to know what a male colleague doing the same work is paid if they suspect pay discrimination.

Secure equal power. Just 34% of MPs and 35% of councillors are women. We're campaigning to get more women in all our diversity into politics at every level.

Challenge attitudes and change minds. We are working to tackle gender stereotypes that hold back our children.

Defend women’s rights during Covid-19. We're campaigning to ensure that women are not left behind or their needs ignored during the crisis.

OUR VISION

A society in which women and girls in all their diversity are equal and truly free to fulfil their potential creating a stronger, happier, better future for us all. 

OUR MISSION

• We publish compelling research to educate, inform and lead the debate
• We bring together politicians, academics, grassroots activists and wider civil society to develop innovative, practical solution
• We campaign with women and men to make change happen

OUR VALUES

Dynamic, bold, spirited, pioneering. Respected, practical credible. Engaging, plain speaking, approachable.

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.