Make Space for Girls
@makespaceforgirls.bsky.social
Campaigning for parks and public spaces designed with girls in mind.
Reg. charity 1193772.
makespaceforgirls.co.uk
Reg. charity 1193772.
makespaceforgirls.co.uk
Make Space for Girls campaigns to raise awareness that parks currently exclude teenage girls. We put girls at the centre of our work.
-We advocate for engaging with local teen girls
-We provide research and evidence
-We offer training, resources and case studies
-We seek to influence policy change
-We advocate for engaging with local teen girls
-We provide research and evidence
-We offer training, resources and case studies
-We seek to influence policy change
October 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Make Space for Girls campaigns to raise awareness that parks currently exclude teenage girls. We put girls at the centre of our work.
-We advocate for engaging with local teen girls
-We provide research and evidence
-We offer training, resources and case studies
-We seek to influence policy change
-We advocate for engaging with local teen girls
-We provide research and evidence
-We offer training, resources and case studies
-We seek to influence policy change
We just want to say a big thank you to all who donated to our charity during the @biggive.Bsky.social Women & Girls Match Fund campaign. We reached the target of £10,000 with 3 days to go!
Your donations will make a difference. More on that soon!
Your donations will make a difference. More on that soon!
October 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We just want to say a big thank you to all who donated to our charity during the @biggive.Bsky.social Women & Girls Match Fund campaign. We reached the target of £10,000 with 3 days to go!
Your donations will make a difference. More on that soon!
Your donations will make a difference. More on that soon!
Make Space for Girls use research, training and campaigning to challenge assumptions about what teenage provision in parks- to shape welcoming parks for teenage girls.
Up until midday today you can donate through the Big Give platform.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Up until midday today you can donate through the Big Give platform.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
October 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Make Space for Girls use research, training and campaigning to challenge assumptions about what teenage provision in parks- to shape welcoming parks for teenage girls.
Up until midday today you can donate through the Big Give platform.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Up until midday today you can donate through the Big Give platform.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
We are half way through the Big Give campaign, where every £1 you donate to Make Space for Girls is doubled. Thank you to all who have donated so far!
Donate
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Donate
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
October 12, 2025 at 10:54 AM
We are half way through the Big Give campaign, where every £1 you donate to Make Space for Girls is doubled. Thank you to all who have donated so far!
Donate
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Donate
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Today is International Day of the Girl. We believe that girls deserve to feel safe, welcome and valued in every space - including our parks and public places. Donate and every £1 is doubled thanks to the @biggive.Bsky.social until 16 October #WGMF
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
October 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Today is International Day of the Girl. We believe that girls deserve to feel safe, welcome and valued in every space - including our parks and public places. Donate and every £1 is doubled thanks to the @biggive.Bsky.social until 16 October #WGMF
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Every £1 = £2 until midday on 15 Oct. Donate to Make Space for Girls and make a difference.
This week your donation goes twice as far!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Make Space for Girls campaign for parks & public spaces to be designed with teenage girls in mind.
#wgmf @biggive.bsky.social
This week your donation goes twice as far!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Make Space for Girls campaign for parks & public spaces to be designed with teenage girls in mind.
#wgmf @biggive.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Every £1 = £2 until midday on 15 Oct. Donate to Make Space for Girls and make a difference.
This week your donation goes twice as far!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Make Space for Girls campaign for parks & public spaces to be designed with teenage girls in mind.
#wgmf @biggive.bsky.social
This week your donation goes twice as far!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Make Space for Girls campaign for parks & public spaces to be designed with teenage girls in mind.
#wgmf @biggive.bsky.social
Pitches in parks are still mostly used by men and boys. Girls tell us these spaces feel unwelcoming, and thy don’t go to the park for a kick about.
Let’s design parks that work for more people.
All donations are doubled until 15 Oct
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
@biggive.bsky.social
Let’s design parks that work for more people.
All donations are doubled until 15 Oct
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
@biggive.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Pitches in parks are still mostly used by men and boys. Girls tell us these spaces feel unwelcoming, and thy don’t go to the park for a kick about.
Let’s design parks that work for more people.
All donations are doubled until 15 Oct
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
@biggive.bsky.social
Let’s design parks that work for more people.
All donations are doubled until 15 Oct
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
@biggive.bsky.social
Donations are doubled! Every donation to Make Space for Girls goes twice as far until midday on 15 October thanks to the @biggive.bsky.social
We campaign for parks to be designed with teenage girls in mind - which they currently aren’t!
Donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
We campaign for parks to be designed with teenage girls in mind - which they currently aren’t!
Donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
October 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Donations are doubled! Every donation to Make Space for Girls goes twice as far until midday on 15 October thanks to the @biggive.bsky.social
We campaign for parks to be designed with teenage girls in mind - which they currently aren’t!
Donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
We campaign for parks to be designed with teenage girls in mind - which they currently aren’t!
Donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#WGMF
Girls' use of parks drops after the age of 11. At a time when they should be gaining independence, many girls start to avoid parks.
Why? They feel that parks aren’t for them - there is nothing to do. Also, many state they don’t feel safe.
Why? They feel that parks aren’t for them - there is nothing to do. Also, many state they don’t feel safe.
October 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Girls' use of parks drops after the age of 11. At a time when they should be gaining independence, many girls start to avoid parks.
Why? They feel that parks aren’t for them - there is nothing to do. Also, many state they don’t feel safe.
Why? They feel that parks aren’t for them - there is nothing to do. Also, many state they don’t feel safe.
Look around parks - who is missing?
Teenage girls are systemically designed out of parks and public spaces. We campaign to design them in.
It’s just 5 days to go until the Big Give campaign starts.
Donate to Make Space for Girls between 8-15 October and every donation is doubled.
Teenage girls are systemically designed out of parks and public spaces. We campaign to design them in.
It’s just 5 days to go until the Big Give campaign starts.
Donate to Make Space for Girls between 8-15 October and every donation is doubled.
October 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Look around parks - who is missing?
Teenage girls are systemically designed out of parks and public spaces. We campaign to design them in.
It’s just 5 days to go until the Big Give campaign starts.
Donate to Make Space for Girls between 8-15 October and every donation is doubled.
Teenage girls are systemically designed out of parks and public spaces. We campaign to design them in.
It’s just 5 days to go until the Big Give campaign starts.
Donate to Make Space for Girls between 8-15 October and every donation is doubled.
In spring 2025, girls aged 10-18 shared their thoughts and experiences of Rowntree Park in York, and other public parks more broadly. Their voices highlight what makes these spaces feel welcoming - and what could be improved. Part of a local project to raise awareness and improve things.
September 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
In spring 2025, girls aged 10-18 shared their thoughts and experiences of Rowntree Park in York, and other public parks more broadly. Their voices highlight what makes these spaces feel welcoming - and what could be improved. Part of a local project to raise awareness and improve things.
Make Space for Girls are taking part in the Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund (8–15 October).
Every pound donated to our charity during that week will be doubled - meaning your support goes twice as far.
Could your workplace, school or organisation fundraise for us?
Every pound donated to our charity during that week will be doubled - meaning your support goes twice as far.
Could your workplace, school or organisation fundraise for us?
September 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Make Space for Girls are taking part in the Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund (8–15 October).
Every pound donated to our charity during that week will be doubled - meaning your support goes twice as far.
Could your workplace, school or organisation fundraise for us?
Every pound donated to our charity during that week will be doubled - meaning your support goes twice as far.
Could your workplace, school or organisation fundraise for us?
In spring 2025, girls aged 10-18 shared their thoughts and experiences of Rowntree Park in York, and other public parks more broadly. Their voices highlight what makes these spaces feel welcoming - and what could be improved. Part of a local project to raise awareness and improve things.
September 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
In spring 2025, girls aged 10-18 shared their thoughts and experiences of Rowntree Park in York, and other public parks more broadly. Their voices highlight what makes these spaces feel welcoming - and what could be improved. Part of a local project to raise awareness and improve things.
In spring 2025, girls aged 10-18 shared their thoughts and experiences of Rowntree Park in York, and other public parks more broadly. Their voices highlight what makes these spaces feel welcoming - and what could be improved. Part of a local project to raise awareness and improve things.
September 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
In spring 2025, girls aged 10-18 shared their thoughts and experiences of Rowntree Park in York, and other public parks more broadly. Their voices highlight what makes these spaces feel welcoming - and what could be improved. Part of a local project to raise awareness and improve things.
Currently limited choices in UK but basket swings (available from many) and communal swings popular (these were just added at Brickfield Park
April 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Currently limited choices in UK but basket swings (available from many) and communal swings popular (these were just added at Brickfield Park
A pioneering initiative in Stockholm involved teenage girls in redesigning parks led to a park that focused on spontaneous dance, play and free sports. A response to the fact that the site had been dominated by a football pitch used mainly by boys and men for organised sports.
April 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
A pioneering initiative in Stockholm involved teenage girls in redesigning parks led to a park that focused on spontaneous dance, play and free sports. A response to the fact that the site had been dominated by a football pitch used mainly by boys and men for organised sports.
Teenage girls are overlooked in planning. There isn’t enough data on how they use, or don’t use, existing parks.
Our ParkWatch Report in 2023 set out to start to change this, but more data is still needed.
Our ParkWatch Report in 2023 set out to start to change this, but more data is still needed.
March 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Teenage girls are overlooked in planning. There isn’t enough data on how they use, or don’t use, existing parks.
Our ParkWatch Report in 2023 set out to start to change this, but more data is still needed.
Our ParkWatch Report in 2023 set out to start to change this, but more data is still needed.
Councils and developers must consult with Sport England for new developments - ensuring space is allocated for sports.
But there is no equivalent statutory body for ‘play’.
The result - a quick tick-box approach to teenage provision which can exclude girls.
But there is no equivalent statutory body for ‘play’.
The result - a quick tick-box approach to teenage provision which can exclude girls.
March 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Councils and developers must consult with Sport England for new developments - ensuring space is allocated for sports.
But there is no equivalent statutory body for ‘play’.
The result - a quick tick-box approach to teenage provision which can exclude girls.
But there is no equivalent statutory body for ‘play’.
The result - a quick tick-box approach to teenage provision which can exclude girls.
Teenage Play matters
The facilities provided in parks ‘for teenagers’ are often linked to sport and ‘play’ is ignored. 90% of current users of these facilities are boys & men.
Teenage ‘play’ is different to that of younger children but equally important. Play could mean more girls in parks.
The facilities provided in parks ‘for teenagers’ are often linked to sport and ‘play’ is ignored. 90% of current users of these facilities are boys & men.
Teenage ‘play’ is different to that of younger children but equally important. Play could mean more girls in parks.
March 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Teenage Play matters
The facilities provided in parks ‘for teenagers’ are often linked to sport and ‘play’ is ignored. 90% of current users of these facilities are boys & men.
Teenage ‘play’ is different to that of younger children but equally important. Play could mean more girls in parks.
The facilities provided in parks ‘for teenagers’ are often linked to sport and ‘play’ is ignored. 90% of current users of these facilities are boys & men.
Teenage ‘play’ is different to that of younger children but equally important. Play could mean more girls in parks.
Designing inclusive cities for women and girls was the topic of panel discussions in Copenhagen. We joined a panel that included architects to discuss issues and solutions at this event by RIBA Europe.
March 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Designing inclusive cities for women and girls was the topic of panel discussions in Copenhagen. We joined a panel that included architects to discuss issues and solutions at this event by RIBA Europe.
Great times running a workshop with 30 teenage girls in Copenhagen on Friday, where we explored their thoughts on parks and urban play spaces.
In the evening we shared the views and ideas of the girls with a range of architects, developers and designers. An event organised by RIBA Europe.
In the evening we shared the views and ideas of the girls with a range of architects, developers and designers. An event organised by RIBA Europe.
March 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Great times running a workshop with 30 teenage girls in Copenhagen on Friday, where we explored their thoughts on parks and urban play spaces.
In the evening we shared the views and ideas of the girls with a range of architects, developers and designers. An event organised by RIBA Europe.
In the evening we shared the views and ideas of the girls with a range of architects, developers and designers. An event organised by RIBA Europe.
To mark International Women’s Day we were thrilled to run a workshop at a school in Copenhagen and join a panel in the evening to discuss gender inclusive parks & cities
Organised by RIBA Europe with the British Embassy and including architects from Kobe, Henning Larsen, Ramboll, Echo.
Organised by RIBA Europe with the British Embassy and including architects from Kobe, Henning Larsen, Ramboll, Echo.
March 8, 2025 at 7:57 AM
To mark International Women’s Day we were thrilled to run a workshop at a school in Copenhagen and join a panel in the evening to discuss gender inclusive parks & cities
Organised by RIBA Europe with the British Embassy and including architects from Kobe, Henning Larsen, Ramboll, Echo.
Organised by RIBA Europe with the British Embassy and including architects from Kobe, Henning Larsen, Ramboll, Echo.
We were honoured yesterday to be one of ten charities invited by The Speaker of the House of Commons to attend a special event to mark Women’s History Month. Great to meet so many dynamic and like-minded women.
#womenshistorymonth #internationalwomensday
#womenshistorymonth #internationalwomensday
March 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We were honoured yesterday to be one of ten charities invited by The Speaker of the House of Commons to attend a special event to mark Women’s History Month. Great to meet so many dynamic and like-minded women.
#womenshistorymonth #internationalwomensday
#womenshistorymonth #internationalwomensday
An amazing group from Chelmer Valley High School who gave a presentation of their ideas for a park in the Chelmsford Council Chamber last week.
This is part of Chelmsford council’s project with us and SocialPlace to create more inclusive parks for teenage girls.
This is part of Chelmsford council’s project with us and SocialPlace to create more inclusive parks for teenage girls.
March 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
An amazing group from Chelmer Valley High School who gave a presentation of their ideas for a park in the Chelmsford Council Chamber last week.
This is part of Chelmsford council’s project with us and SocialPlace to create more inclusive parks for teenage girls.
This is part of Chelmsford council’s project with us and SocialPlace to create more inclusive parks for teenage girls.
Can Multi Use Games Areas be more inclusive?
Our ParkWatch research highlighted that 92% of MUGA users in parks are male. Multi Use Games Areas are often seen as a good sports facilities for teenagers, but currently the use is far from equal. Got any examples that challenge the norm? Please share!
Our ParkWatch research highlighted that 92% of MUGA users in parks are male. Multi Use Games Areas are often seen as a good sports facilities for teenagers, but currently the use is far from equal. Got any examples that challenge the norm? Please share!
February 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Can Multi Use Games Areas be more inclusive?
Our ParkWatch research highlighted that 92% of MUGA users in parks are male. Multi Use Games Areas are often seen as a good sports facilities for teenagers, but currently the use is far from equal. Got any examples that challenge the norm? Please share!
Our ParkWatch research highlighted that 92% of MUGA users in parks are male. Multi Use Games Areas are often seen as a good sports facilities for teenagers, but currently the use is far from equal. Got any examples that challenge the norm? Please share!