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‘Racing Home’ secures further funding and unveils inspiring video
April 29, 2024 | In the News, Racing Home
Women in Racing is delighted to announce receipt of further funding from the Racing Foundation for the pioneering ‘Racing Home’ Project. This funding will enable the project…
Read MoreMeet the Committee
April 10, 2024 | WiR Features
Find out more about the WiR committee – the voluntary team who runs programmes and events designed to support women working across British horseracing. Emma Sayer –…
Read MoreFirst female to judge this year’s Oaks
April 9, 2024 | In the News, WiR Features
Jane Green FRAS shares an uplifting and fascinating insight into her career journey, judging responsibilities and taking on a prestigious role at this year’s Epsom Derby meeting….
Read MoreSurvey to explore experiences of ethnically diverse communities in British racing
March 27, 2024 | In the News
All racing staff, including people from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds working in British racing are being invited to share their views and experiences of the industry…
Read MoreMember Story for Endometriosis Action Month
March 22, 2024 | In the News, WiR Features
Our second Member Story as part of Endometriosis Action Month shows the power of awareness and communication in diagnosing the condition. Read on to understand how stage…
Read MoreMember Stories for Endometriosis Action Month
March 21, 2024 | In the News, WiR Features
March is Endometriosis Action Month – find out more below and how you can support friends and colleagues. Read our Member story for an honest insight into…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day Webinar Recording
March 8, 2024 | Events
To mark International Women’s Day, join us as we celebrate women who are pushing boundaries in their area of the racing industry. This Zoom Webinar will feature…
Read MoreNew Racing Home podcast episodes released
December 15, 2023 | Racing Home
Racing Home podcast has 2 new episodes out with the latest being some big names, you may well have heard of them both. The first of these…
Read MoreBHA announce updated Human Welfare Strategy and Action Plan
December 15, 2023 | In the News
This week the BHA announced its updated Human Welfare Strategy and action plan to make racing a safer, more supportive and more respectful environment for all. Women…
Read MoreAn unprecedented year for international women’s competitions as new audience figures show growth across major sports
November 3, 2023 | In the News
Latest figures from the Women’s Sport Trust have revealed that major international women’s sporting events have continued to drive record-breaking audience figures with viewers watching for 9…
Read MoreBlaithin Murphy appointed General Manager of Wincanton Racecourse
November 1, 2023 | In the News
Blaithin Murphy has been appointed as the new General Manager of Wincanton Racecourse, The Jockey Club has announced today. Murphy, 25, joined The Jockey Club in 2021…
Read MoreNew WiR membership system now live!
September 27, 2023 | In the News
Women in Racing is delighted to re-launch its membership system using Memberful, with a new website to improve overall user experience. This much-improved system makes it easier…
Read MoreNew Racing Home podcast episode released
September 27, 2023 | Racing Home
Our latest Racing Home podcast episode, featuring our first guest for Season Two Amy Bannister-Bell – a breeder, backer, producer of horses, instructor, coach and mother to…
Read MoreWe need you! WiR Committee Members
September 27, 2023 | In the News
Following the end of term for some of our fantastic voluntary committee members, Women in Racing (WiR) is seeking to recruit new people to join our team:…
Read MoreAdditional funding announced for Phase Two of ‘Racing Home’
September 15, 2023 | Racing Home
Women in Racing, with support from the Racing Foundation and Kindred Group (Unibet), is delighted to announce the receipt of further grants to continue the important work…
Read MoreA day in the life… with Stallion Handler Maddy Dunbar
April 2, 2023 | WiR Features
Maddy Dunbar is a Stallion Handler for Godolphin, currently based at Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket. Find out about Maddy’s role and career journey so far –…
Read MoreTrailblazing female trainer honoured in Newmarket on International Women’s Day
March 8, 2023 | In the News
A forgotten racehorse trainer who was the first woman in the UK to be issued with a training licence in 1886 is to have a race at…
Read MoreThe Grand Women’s Summit returns in 2023
February 12, 2023 | Events
The Grand Women’s Summit returns once again to Aintree Racecourse in 2023, taking place on Ladies Day (Friday 14th April) at the Randox Grand National Festival. First…
Read MoreRacing Home needs you!
December 12, 2022 | Racing Home
Complete the work-life balance and caring survey… This survey will identify priorities for the industry and should take 10 minutes maximum to complete. Please complete this survey regardless of…
Read MoreWomen in Racing launch Racing Home programme to support racing’s working parents
July 12, 2022 | Racing Home
On Wednesday 6 July Women in Racing hosted the Racing Home Launch event with Simply Racing to showcase the research and subsequent programme of work supporting racing’s…
Read MoreWomen in Racing seeks new committee members!
June 12, 2022 | In the News
Following the end of term for some of our fantastic voluntary committee members, Women in Racing (WiR) is seeking to recruit new people to join our team:…
Read MoreExclusive Oaks Day Box Package for WiR
May 19, 2022 | Events
The Jockey Club is delighted to offer Women in Racing an exclusive offer for Ladies Day at the Cazoo Derby on June 3rd 2022. Find out more…
Read More‘Racing Home’ goes live: a brand-new online platform for educating and empowering racings employers, employees and self-employed
May 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
‘Racing Home’ goes live: a brand-new online platform for educating and empowering racings employers, employees and self-employed Women in Racing, with support from the Racing Foundation, Kindred…
Read MoreThe Rose Paterson Community Sportswoman Awards To Be Presented for First Time at the 2022 Aintree Grand Women’s Summit Supported by Pinsent Masons
March 12, 2022 | Events
The Aintree Grand Women’s Summit supported by Pinsent Masons will return at the Randox Grand National Festival in 2022. Set to be held for the seventh time…
Read MoreWomen in Racing in partnership with The Racing Foundation & Kindred Group – ‘RACING HOME’ PROJECT AWARDED KEY FUNDING
December 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Women in Racing in partnership with The Racing Foundation & Kindred Group ‘RACING HOME’ PROJECT AWARDED KEY FUNDING Women in Racing are delighted to announce that they…
Read MoreNew interviews added to the Careering Ahead Interview Series
January 4, 2021 | In the News
Our Careering Ahead Interview Series kick off again with a stellar line up from 14th January; – 14th January, 7-8pm with Claudia McDougall – 3rd Ferbruary, 7-8pm…
Read MoreNEW EVENT! Control the narrative – insights into interacting with the media
December 7, 2020 | Events
Wednesday 20th January @2pm – £10 Everyone connected with the sport will have watched racing on television at some point but have you ever wondered what it’s…
Read MoreCareering Ahead with Ashleigh Wicheard
December 1, 2020 | WiR Features
Women in Racing are excited to announce our next guest for our ‘Careering Ahead’ interview series, Ashleigh Wicheard. The interview will take place on Wednesday 2nd December 8.00pm…
Read MoreCareering Ahead with Anna Kerr
November 17, 2020 | WiR Features
Join us for our next Careering Ahead interview with Anna Kerr, Chief Operating Officer at The National Stud! Wednesday 18th November- 6.30pm – 7.30pm Please click the…
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