This study examines the relationship between female board directors and the readability of corporate social responsibility reporting. Although existing literature indicates that female directors positively affect the board’s performance, little discussed the relationship between female directors and corporate engagement in corporate social responsibility (CSR). Using a sample of listed companies in the United Kingdom during 2010-2015, we find a significant positive association between women board directors and the readability of corporate social responsibility reporting. This suggests that female directors improve the disclosure quality of CSR reporting. The results are consistent with stakeholder theory, suggesting that a diversified board may balance a firm’s financial and non-financial goals with restrict resources. In addition, we find that its effect is still significant when a board with more independent directors. These findings should be useful for top managers and regulators, who are engaging in improving corporate governance and CSR policies.