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 womenindefenceuk@outlook.com 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
 Ruth CairnieIndustry Patron |  Gemma TobinWomen in Defence UK, Charter Secretariat |  Sam des ForgesMinistry of Defence Co-Chair |
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 Angela OwenWomen in Defence UK Co-Chair |  Sophie ThomasIndustry Co-Chair |  Beth-Marie NorburyBabcock International, Work Package 1 – Research and Report Lead |
 Sinead O'DonnellRaytheon, Work Package 2 - Networking and Communication Lead’ |  Salli ShapcottSerco, Work Package 4 – Financing and Funding Strategy |  Richard MckieWork Package 3 – Signatory Development Lead |
 Caroline DonaghyADS, Trade Association Representative |
Work Packages
 WP1 - Research and ReportWork Package Lead 1: Beth-Marie Norbury, Babcock International |  WP2 - Networking and CommunicatoinWork Package 2 Lead: Sinead O'Donnell, Raytheon |  WP3 - Signatory DevelopmentWork Package 3 Lead: Richard McKie, Defence Growth Partnership |
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 WP4 - Financing and Funding StrategyWork Package 4 Lead: Salli Shapcott, Serco |
Our Guidance on Reporting information is currently being updated. We will upload the new version soon.
