We have assembled a list of female and non-binarySkateboardcollectives throughout the UK that have their own Instagram profiles. Discover them and reach out.
BrumGirlskateBased in and around Birmingham, they organize skate jams at Bournebrook DIY in Selly Oak. Additionally, every four monthscreation skateparkthey collaborate with brumgirlskate for girls' night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The next event is scheduled for December 4th. Brum Girl Skate celebrates and empowers all those on wheels, of all abilities, and marginalized genders in the Birmingham area.
BrisgirlskateSituated in Bristol, they arrange skate events annually in and around Bristol. They work closely with Campus Skateboarding and often attend the girls' night at Campus Park and Campus Pool. A block party was recently organized by them at Dean Lane.
Girls_skatebrighton is based in Brighton and is managed by bycskatepark. They host weekly girls' nights every Thursday from 6:30-9 pm, for ages 13 and up.
GirlskatelcBased in and around Leicester, they welcome all marginalized genders. They collaborate withskate parlour, an indoor skatepark founded by women in Leicester. They hostGirls Skateboardnights monthly. The next one is on September 15th. Girlskatelc recently organized a summer skate jam at their local skatepark.
Boardbabes_mcrSituated in Greater Manchester, they conduct skate sessions, jams, and meet-ups for women, girls, non-binary, trans, and queer people. They collaborate closely withprojektsmcra skatepark that offers women and girls-only sessions every Thursday evening for all ages.
SkatermumsmcrLocated in Greater Manchester and the North West, they organize monthly skate meetings for mothers and their children. The group aims to build a community of skaters who understand the barriers and constraints parenting can place on skating. It also offers a space where parents can skate or learn to skate with or without their children.
Flo_womxn_girlsThey are based in Nottingham and are operated byFlo SkateParkwhich hosts girls' night every Wednesday evening. They welcome all women, irrespective of sexual orientation, race, creed, or color. Everyone is invited, from the nervous newcomers to the experienced and confident in their gender.
GirlskatecambridgeshireBased in and around Cambridge, they work closely with the community to hold skate events and jams. They recently organized a skate mob to conclude the ourplaceisearth event from Sunday to Saturday. They also collaborate closely withShredders skate school and one of the core group members coaches on Saturdays.
GirlskateoxfordSituated in Oxford, they support girls and non-binary skateboarding. They work closely with the Oxford Wheels Project.Oxford Wheels Project is a registered charity managed by volunteers. The skatepark is funded through grant applications, donations, and fundraising events coordinated by park users.
Peterboroughqueenskateis a new skate collective for female and queer-inclusive skateboarding located in the Peterborough area. Despite only starting in June, they have already held some successful skate meet-ups.
Weskatesoton Situated in Southampton, We Skate Soton is a women-led skate community open to all skaters of all backgrounds, levels, and varieties. They meet every couple of weeks in skateparks across the city. This year, Weskatesoton has introducedSkateboard Wheels. Each month, there is a new trick to challenge yourself to learn.trick of the monthBased in Newcastle, Qsc_newcastle is an inclusive, intersectional, and welcoming group. They provide all queer individuals with a safe, sober space to skate, with all wheels welcome. They host monthly skate meet-ups and have a group chat to connect and communicate with fellow skaters.
Qsc_newcastleLocated in Leeds, Rwtgleeds (Rolling With The Girls) is for female and gender minority skateboarders. After conducting a large-scale survey and census of skateboarders in Leeds, it was found that 25% of all skaters in the city were female or non-binary. A figure not visibly reflected in the city’s main skateparks. RWTGLeeds hosts minority gender skateboard sessions on the last Monday of every month.
Rwtgleeds Based in and around Blackpool, Slagcollective (Skate Like A Girl) is a collective of female-identifying, non-binary, and queer skaters. They organize Girls' skate night every other Thursday at
Slagcollective located in and around Blackpool. Slagcollective (Skate Like A Girl) is a collective of female identifying, non-binary and queer skaters. They hold Girls skate night every other Thursday at Plant Skate Coskatepark. They collaborated with numerous brands to organise fundraising events for their community. In May, they partnered with Towerpowertrax to host a fundraiser supporting the Blackpool Community Homeless Shelter, where they set up several stalls and conducted workshops. They have also launched their own merchandise and collaborated with the artist moralhearts.
Colchgirlskatesituated in Colchester, caters to Women and LGBTQ+ skaters. They organize meetups and seasonal jam sessions.
Takeiteasycrewbased in and around London, is a group for Women and non-binary skateboarders. They work together with londonskatemums and poserskateproject to arrange girls and non-binary skate meetups at revolution skatepark. They also organized a skate trip to Barcelona this summer.
Skateburdslocated in Glasgow, focuses on women skaters. They recently hosted a skate event to raise funds for Kingston DIY, a skatepark constructed by skaters.
Skatebooobsbased in Edinburgh, is a skate crew for female, non-binary, and queer individuals. Skateboobs is committed to making the skateboarding community an inclusive environment for people of all skill levels, identities, and ages. They aspire to expand enough to host inclusive events across the UK. Their goal is to encourage more young women to skateboard and to make the community safer and more accessible for females and LGBTQI+ individuals. They also aim to open discussions about mental health and wellbeing within the skateboarding scene. Skateboobs sells merchandise, and the proceeds are donated toCoppa feel.
Melaningalsnpalslocated in London, serves marginalized genders, the LGBTQIA+ community, and black and other people of color. They organize weekly skate meet-up sessions, creative and holistic workshops, and skate trips for BPOC adults. They collaborated with we skate london, a program aimed at introducing skateboarding to young girls in deprived areas. They also offer MSGP Group Beginners Lessons. Their mission is to make skating accessible and provide weekly classes to assist community members.
Zgirlsnewtonabbotis situated in Newton Abbot. The group is managed by the local skatepark, the lodge, which hosts girls' night every Thursday at 7 pm. Beginners to intermediates are all welcome.
Girlsskatestivesis located in St. Ives, Cornwall, catering to all wheels, skill levels, and identities. They are part of the St Ives skatepark project. The St Ives Skatepark Project is a non-profit organization established in January 2016 to fundraise for the renovation of the existing skatepark. The aim was to create a fantastic new concrete skatepark that appeals to a broader range of users. Girlsskatestives holds monthly girls' nights at St Ives skatepark.
Promqueenscis based in Cardiff. Their community is for girls aged 6-40. They have organized trips to London, Bristol, and Swansea to meet other girls and skate in new parks. They host skate parties and organize events for skaters and roller girls to connect.
Skater Owned Brands
Salon Skateboards - salon_skateboards
Salon Skateboards is a unisex skate brand based in London, founded by Stefani Nurding. Salon Skateboards is one of the few UK female-owned skate companies. Salon offers a variety of products, including stickers, skateboards, T-shirts, socks, and scrunchies.
Stefani Nurding has been a prominent figure in the UK skateboarding scene for some time now. She has previously received boards from Polar Skate Co and also represented Vans for several years, recently parting ways with the company to focus on her personal projects.
She expressed, "I was inspired to start my skate brand because I noticed an industry trend where brands were happy to gift products to women. However, few brands were willing to genuinely represent women on their channels and websites. When they did, it often seemed to cater to their male customers. I wanted to do something positive to change this. So, I decided to launch my own brand, Salon Skateboards."
Skate Parlour - skateparlour
Skate Parlour is Leicester's only indoor skatepark, established by Yusra and Lily, the founders of Mama Skate CIC. It is also the UK’s first and only female-owned skatepark. Skate Parlour aims to bring marginalized groups together and diversify the sport by focusing on race and gender issues, among other barriers identified in recent years.
Skate Parlour, in conjunction with Mama Skate's efforts, serves as a hub for skateboarding, art, culture, and social causes. Currently, they offer women-only and beginner sessions.
Doyenne Skateboards - doyenneskateboards
Doyenne is a women-run skateboarding brand, founded in 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. The brand considers itself "more of a movement than a business," aiming to make skateboarding more inclusive. It started as a social project, donating 10% of all proceeds to charities. This initiative helps make skateboarding accessible in countries like Afghanistan, Palestine, and Cambodia.
Doyenne designs inclusive gender-neutral clothing and skateboards. The brand uses colors to reflect its ethos: "Wearing a bright color is an act of confidence and courage. That’s what we want our customers to feel when they wear our clothes."
The skate retreat
The Skate Retreat is the sister company of girl skate uk. They organize lessons, workshops, and retreats for those over 18. They strive to create safe spaces for women, trans, and gender non-conforming skaters and their allies, aiming to connect everyone through skateboarding.
Organizations / communities
Skate Safe Space
Faith Shona Nandy and Alice Smith co-own "SKATE SAFE SPACE" on Instagram. Skate Safe Space is a positive environment for female and non-gender conforming skateboarders to address harassment, safety, concerns, or worries within the skateboarding community. Faith and Alice are available to offer confidential support, advice, or simply a friendly chat. If you need to express something, don't hesitate to reach out. They are building partnerships with organizations and services, including The Ben Raemers Foundation, Victim Support, and Crime Stoppers.
SkatePal
SkatePal is a non-profit organization assisting communities throughout Palestine. It promotes the social, health, and well-being benefits of skateboarding to improve the lives of local youth. Based in either Asira Ash-Shamaliya or Ramallah, volunteers help local skaters manage skateboarding classes for the community. SkatePal especially encourages female skaters to apply, supporting the growing scene in Palestine, where participants currently comprise 41% female and 59% male.
GRLSWIRL is a global skateboarding community that comes together to skate, socialize, make friends, and express themselves. They organize community events in all major cities and invite everyone who feels drawn to join. Their ultimate goal is to create a special space for communities to flourish, all in the name of skateboarding.
New Wave is a series of open skate nights intended for queer individuals and women. New Wave stands for empowering those underrepresented and overlooked in skateboarding and society. They created New Wave skate because many women and queer people experience catcalling at skateparks. The owner stated, "Most of the time, it was incredibly fun, but I also got stared at or even catcalled at the skatepark. Even though I was just trying to skate. It’s pretty hard to learn a new trick while a man next to you is making inappropriate comments about your body. I began wearing baggy clothes and hoodies because I liked the style. However, by wearing big pants and tucking my long hair into my hoodie, I also hoped people wouldn’t notice I was a girl."
Neighbourhood Skate Club is a women's focused skate community offering one-to-one beginner skateboarding lessons, monthly workshops, events, and more. Founded by Lyndsay McLaren during lockdown, she noticed a significant increase in the number of women skating alone in the park. She aims to empower women through skateboarding and by amplifying their voices and movements. Neighbourhood Skate Club is also committed to advocating for themselves and others, addressing issues such as consent, street harassment, domestic violence, sexual harassment, catcalling, and male violence against women, all while offering support to survivors and victims.
Indoor Skateparks that Host Girls Nights and Lessons
Birmingham - Creation Skatepark
Blackpool - Plant Skate Co
Brighton - BYC Skatepark
Bristol / Bishopsworth - Campus Pool Skatepark
Cambridge - Shredder Skate School
Darlington - 4Motion Skatepark
Hemel Hempstead - XC
Leeds - LSTen
Leicester - Skate Parlour
London - BaySixtySix
London - Revolution Skatepark
Manchester - Projekts MCR
Minehead - Minehead Eye Skatepark
Newton Abbot - The Lodge Skatepark
Nottingham - Flo Skatepark
Poole - Prevail Skatehouse
Sheffield - Onboard Skatepark
St. Albans - Pioneer Skatepark
Stoke on Trent - Unit 1 Skatepark
Truro - Mount Hawke Skatepark
Winterbourne - Campus Park Skatepark