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East Grinstead · Sport · Health · Wellbeing
We empower women & girls through sport, health & wellbeing
We support women and girls of all ages and abilities to feel confident, included and empowered through sport, movement and physical activity, and to know they belong.
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HerMove in short
HerMove helps girls and women find opportunities to move, belong and thrive, whatever their age, ability or experience. We bring together local clubs, coaches, schools and community organisations to make activities easier to discover and welcoming to join. Run by local volunteers in East Grinstead, West Sussex, we hold community events, share a free guide to local clubs and classes, and tell real stories that break down the barriers to taking part.
Our purpose
Why we exist
Too many women and girls stop taking part in sport because of barriers like confidence, safety, cost, a lack of opportunity, and feeling judged or unsupported.
We want to change that, right here in our community.
The challenge
Why women and girls stop taking part
43%
of girls who were sporty at primary school quit sport by their late teens
7%
of women over 30 play a team sport, so leaving sport young lasts into adulthood
1 in 3
women aged 41 to 60 do not get the recommended 150 minutes of activity a week
Source: national research from Women in Sport.
Events, campaigns and news
What we do
We raise awareness of the barriers that stop women and girls being active, and work across our community to change them.
Through our events, campaigns, website, social media, partnerships and newsletter, we shine a light on the opportunities to connect, build confidence and get moving, in ways that feel welcoming, accessible and fun.
Coming up
Join us at an event
New events are on the way. Sign up to HerNews to hear first.
Our community
Who we help
HerMove supports women and girls of all ages, backgrounds and abilities in and around East Grinstead.
Whether you are taking your first steps into movement, like trying a yoga or dance class, coming back to sport after time away, or looking to connect with others through being active, we are here to help you find your place.
Find your move
Search local clubs, classes and coaches who welcome women and girls.
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We need your support
How you can help
Come to our events, share your story, spread the word, sponsor our work, volunteer, or donate to help make movement accessible for every woman and girl.
Every conversation, contribution and connection helps us build a more inclusive and supportive community.
Initiatives like HerMove create lasting change by tackling the barriers women face head-on, and by inspiring the next generation to stay active for life.
Mims Davies MP
Member of Parliament for East Grinstead and Uckfield
HerMove started with a simple, frustrating barrier: during John Belsey's year as Mayor, his young niece could not find a local girls' football club to join. Today it is a town-wide movement.
Read our storyThank you to the clubs and businesses moving with us
East Grinstead Sports ClubEast Grinstead Town FCEast Grinstead Meads FCSussex County FAEast Grinstead PadelEast Grinstead RunnersForest Row Netball ClubMark Root PGA GolfSwingZone GolfUrban City DanceLine Dance FitEast Grinstead RFCMeridian FMJJL Events & TechnologySD Smart DesignThe Colour Suite
Could you be a HerMove Ambassador?
Become a community representative and help more women and girls find their move.