She Plays To Win
She Plays To Win is a charitable project whose aim is to encourage more girls to learn, play and benefit from chess.
They are on a mission to provide girls with the skills and community to excel in chess and subsequently in related STEM subjects and industries, helping to address the STEM gap.
Over the next 5 years we aim to:
- Expand chess into 200 UK girls only schools
- Grow university girls chess and develop a recruitment pipeline of STEM strong girls
Target Audience
UK girls aged Primary, Secondary and University ages.
University is any female doing a current Undergraduate, Masters or Postgraduate degree.
Key Dates and Timings
Plan to launch schools and universities programme by September 2025 for the new school academic year.
Sponsorship will be for one academic school year (September 2025-July 2026) or longer.
Specific Opportunity Details
Help a good social project in a hitherto unsponsored space.
Opportunity to discuss recruitment opportunities for STEM related companies for female chess players at A level, university and graduate level.
Features and Benefits
Branding opportunities can be discussed, to include and not be limited to:
- Hoodie with sponsor logo at events and team competitions
- Merchandise with sponsors logo
- Roller banners at events
- Prominent logo on the She Plays To Win website frontpage
- Mention in event reports
Other Partners
Only private individual sponsors currently who are invested in the project via daughter involvement.
Investment
WE ARE RAISING £150,000
£54,000
Expand to 200 additional girls’ state and grammar schools: Equip
schools with chess sets, establish lunchtime programs, and provide
teacher training and support.
£23,000
Live tournaments and events: Cover venue costs, travel subsidies, and
prizes for university tournaments, 4NCL team participation, training camps,
and simultaneous exhibitions (simuls).
£10,000
Online events and training & educational memberships: Provide free 1- year
ChessKid Gold memberships to girls in state schools, and facilitate a
dynamic online schools league to foster competition and community.
£25,000
Administrative support: Fund an administrative assistant and regional
coordinators to streamline logistics, outreach, and program delivery.
£38,000
Operating costs: Support coaching staff, event planning, and leadership
efforts to ensure program quality and organisational growth.
Other Info
Read about everything SPTW has done since inception in April 2020. This has been achieved with little or no sponsorship.
Key 2024 impact highlights:
Increased Participation
Since our founding in 2020, we have seen significant growth in both the number of individual players and the schools we have engaged with. Our development plan includes expanding into new girls’ schools across the UK, where we will establish chess clubs, tournaments, and training programs.
Community Building
Our successful university tournaments have promoted competition and built camaraderie and support within the female chess community. Our rich community of parents also plays a crucial role in nurturing new chess talents as well as seasoned players. Their active participation and encouragement have created a robust support system within SPTW, leading to a network of shared experiences and advice.
STEM and Career Outcomes
Research indicates that girls who engage in chess are more likely to pursue STEM subjects, leading to careers in Technology, Engineering, and Finance, showcasing the long-term benefits of chess engagement. This connection is crucial, highlighting the long-term benefits of engaging with chess for girls.