Throughout March, as we celebrated International Women’s History Month, Arsenal in the Community organised a range of activities, workshops and discussions aimed at inspiring the next generation of young women. These events have provided a platform to share experiences, highlight achievements and encourage ambition, reinforcing our commitment to equality and opportunity for all.
Exploring Arsenal
We were delighted to host our annual Exploring Arsenal event, which welcomed more than 60 female students from local secondary schools to Emirates Stadium.
The initiative aims to introduce young women to a wide range of career opportunities in football and inspire them to consider a future in the industry.
Throughout the day, club staff from our IT, media, and marketing teams – alongside our Community staff – led interactive workshops to give students a hands-on experience of different roles. Each session was designed to help them explore potential career paths and discover what excites them most.
Sophie Smith, a teacher from Parliament Hill School, said, “The club tour was inspiring and showcased not only the game but also diverse roles in IT and media. Meeting successful women in these fields broadened the girls’ perspectives and highlighted various opportunities in the sports industry. The event left students motivated and excited about their potential pathways.”
Exploring Arsenal is part of our Premier League Inspires programme, funded by the Premier League and PFA. The programme harnesses the power of football to help young people reach their potential in Hackney, Camden and Islington.
For more information on this programme, please contact Holly Fanshawe at hfanshawe@arsenal.co.uk.
IWM workshops
To mark International Women’s Month we hosted a series of workshops at The Arsenal Hub, inviting local primary schools to take part in educational activities that use football to celebrate women and girls.
After discussing the successes of Arsenal Women, the children created posters featuring inspirational quotes to empower women and girls around the world. They also explored this year’s theme, “Accelerate Action” and reflected on how we can all play a part in ensuring equal opportunities for women and girls in every aspect of life.
The workshops are delivered as part of the Premier League Primary Stars programme, funded by the Premier League through the Premier League Charitable Fund, which helps children stay active while developing essential life skills.
Arsenal in the Community works with more than 20 partner schools across Islington, Camden and Hackney, using football to engage, inspire and empower young minds.
For more information on Premier League Primary Stars please contact Henry Milton at hmilton@arsenal.co.uk.
Arsenal Girls Double Club
Our Arsenal Girls Double Club brings together the best of both worlds: education and football. The programme mirrors a match, with 45 minutes of classroom-based learning and book reading, followed by 45 minutes of football coaching that promotes teamwork, literacy and physical activity.
To celebrate International Women’s Month and World Book Day, we gifted free books to our community participants – and they absolutely loved it! Huge thanks to the National Literacy Trust for their support.
Arsenal Double Club is backed by the Premier League and the PFA through the Premier League Charitable Fund, helping clubs tackle inequality and build inclusive communities.
For more information on Arsenal Double Club contact Henry Milton.
Supporting Active Girls Festival
Our Coach Development Programme coaches ran a pitchside workshop at Whittington Park that focused on the Premier League Primary Stars value: “Be Connected”.
This fantastic festival was organised by Carmen Blanco, PE and Sports Lead for local primary schools Torriano and Brecknock. Carmen invited young girls from local schools to celebrate International Women’s Day by trying out different sports in a safe and inclusive space.
The Arsenal in the Community team loved supporting this special event and helping to inspire the next generation of girls in sport.
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