Empowering girls through sport

Raising Her Game is committed to breaking down social, cultural, and financial barriers whilst also improving diversity and representation in women's sports by offering free sessions and holiday camps to young girls from underrepresented groups. Through partnerships with local clubs and national governing bodies, we create accessible pathways from grassroots to elite levels, fostering a lifelong passion for sport and equality.

OUR MISSION

2026 Camps

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London

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announced soon

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2026 Camps 〰️ London 〰️ announced soon 〰️

  • “Youth from lower socioeconomic status and ethnic minority children have been found to participate in sports less."

    UK Sport #TellYourStory Campaign

  • "Sport makes us healthier and happier as individuals, families and communities. Sport provides a sense of belonging."

    - Sue Anstiss MBE

  • "57% of parents of girls said their daughters had felt excluded from sport or physical activity, and 26% said this was because their daughter was told it 'wasn't for girls'."

    - Women In Sport

  • girls who play sport after school are 50% more likely to get top jobs later in life

    Game Changing, How Sport Gives Every Girl A Better Chance, 2025

our work

  • Outreach

  • Camps

  • Legacy

Find Out More

come to our padel fundraiser event

Friday 27th of March 2026 at Rocket Padel, Battersea Power Station

Find Out More Here

founder’s why

"Sport has brought me joy, growth and countless opportunities. Everyone deserves to experience the benefits sport offers, but unfortunately, it isn’t accessible for, and inclusive of everyone. We need to change this. 

Not many people look like me in my sport. I’m the only person of colour in my England and GB teams. I’ve never had many teammates or a role model in my sport that looks like me. I want to do my part to make sure that this isn’t the case for any girls or boys.

Raising Her Game will create spaces where girls and their families will feel welcome, comfortable, safe and inspired regardless of their race, religion or financial background. I’m determined to break barriers, provide role models and inspire a generation of diverse little girls to pursue their dreams." 

Darcy Bourne, Founder

OUR origins

Raising Her Game was inspired by Beyond Our Game, founded in 2021 by Division 1 athletes Courtnie Williamson and Darcy Bourne to create positive change in sport. After returning to the UK to pursue her England and GB hockey career, Darcy began building Raising Her Game, launching in 2024. Visit Beyond Our Game USA to learn more about our roots.

FOUNDERS: COURTNIE WILLIAMSON & DARCY BOURNE