The Women in Defence Charter was launched to improve gender balance in the defence sector, both public and private.
Governance
The Women in Defence Charter has two levels of governance. The first level is the Women in Defence Charter Steering Board and the second level is the Work Packages.
The Steering Board sets the strategic direction of the Charter. Work Packages take the guidance and draft strategic objectives and develop plans to deliver them within their area of responsibility.
To join a work package, please email stating your name and the work package you would like to join.
Please see below for more information on the Steering Board and the Work Packages.
The Women in Defence Charter Steering Board
 Morag StuartMinistry of Defence Co-Chair |  Angela OwenWomen in Defence UK Co-Chair |  Sophie ThomasAirbus, Industry Co-Chair |
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 Avril JolliffeThales, Work Package 1 Lead | Sinead O'DonnellRaytheon, Work Package 2 Lead |  Angela CrabtreeLeidos, Work Package 3 Lead |
To be confirmedWork Package 4 Lead | To be confirmedMinistry of Defence/ and UK Armed Forces Rep |  Richard McKieDefence Growth Partnership Representative |
 Heather GilchristADS, Trade Association Representative | To be confirmedDefence Suppliers Forum, Rep | Benjamin MarshWomen in Defence UK, Charter Secretariat |
Work Packages
 WP1 - Research and ReportWork Package Lead: Avril Jolliffe, Thales |  WP2 - Networking and CommunicatoinWork Package Lead: Sinead O'Donnell, Raytheon |  WP3 - Signatory DevelopmentWork Package Lead: Angela Crabtree, Leidos |
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 WP4 - Financing and Funding StrategyWork Package Lead: To Be Confirmed |