About us

Gender stereotypes are rooted in limiting, and sometimes harmful, beliefs and attitudes about masculinity and femininity, which can inhibit the opportunities and potential that we see and create for ourselves and others. Pave the Way is challenging these stereotypes, and raising awareness of how they impact our lives, to drive positive social change.

Progress is not inevitable. We must make it happen. We can all pave the way.

- Founder, Stacey Copeland

Stacey Copeland

FOUNDER

From pro sports to paving the way

Stacey copeland has represented her country in both football and boxing. as an amateur boxer, stacey won a european silver medal and national championship, she went on to make history when turning professional by becoming the first british woman to win the commonwealth boxing title in 2018. as a footballer, stacey has represented england u18s, played in an fa cup final and has also played abroad in america and sweden.

Stacey’s unique experience of gender stereotyping towards her as a woman navigating traditionally male dominated sports, has led to her becoming deeply passionate about challenging gender stereotypes both in and outside of sport. stacey has shared her lived experiences at the united nations and european parliament, in two tedx talks, and in over 300 motivational talks at schools and businesses across the country.

Now retired from sport, stacey has set-up ‘pave the way’, a charity that will further her mission of challenging gender stereotypes that impact both women and men in all areas of life. stacey also currently presents ‘the dead good show’ and ‘the sunday sports show’ on BBC radio manchester.

Meet the Team

Penny Wardale

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Nigel Maitland

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Mark Wardale

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Sarah Mohammad-Qureshi

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Asma Younus

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Kevin Withane

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Pave The Way has hosted sports inspiration day events, has a permanent photography exhibition on display at the Velodrome (National Cycling Centre) in Manchester and has run women's day events focussed on women who work in traditionally male dominated careers.