Just Getting Started
Is politics right for me? Well, if you care, you’re qualified.
Have you ever thought: There’s a problem in my community and I’m feeling frustrated? Then maybe you can be the one to make a difference! We believe the best governments and the best leaders reflect the people they serve, and that starts with you.
Whether you’re politically active right now or not - we provide you with the resources to help you understand what politics truly is and how you can make a real difference.
Our online programme Inspire Her will help you understand the political systems and different levels of government and how you can apply your energy and enthusiasm towards making a positive change in society. Sign up to join our community and tell us your Getting Started and we’ll send you all of our free resources, as well as regular reminders for upcoming events and words of encouragement.
On average, only 35% of elected representatives in Britain are women. This is not enough. If you care about your local community, enjoy helping others and creating positive change, or think that lived experience and real life skill sets should inform policy making, then you’re exactly what our political systems need.
Are you thinking about dipping your toe into politics?
Hear from a group of elected representatives as to why they think you should consider getting involved in politics, and how our resources can help you get started.
We have over 1000 women currently accessing our programmes and 60% of them started out just like you on this page. We’re all in this together.
The ‘Getting started in Politics’ Programme
Find out everything you need to know to get started in politics, including the different political roles and spheres of government, learning from the history of women’s political representation to understand why we need your energy and motivation in politics today.
Understand how to get involved in upcoming elections
Elections are just around the corner, and they’re a great way to explore becoming politically active. Understand the different ways you can get involved in democracy in upcoming elections with our free self-led resource.
Learn from other women’s stories
It’s vital we have politicians from all different walks of life, backgrounds and careers. Learn more about what it’s like in each political role and the many different ways you can enter politics, by hearing from the lived experience of women currently in the roles.
All of our programmes and events are fully inclusive. We have also created protected spaces for women with a shared lived experience to be able to come together.
We hold specific community spaces for d/Deaf and disabled women and Women of Colour, regardless of the stage of their political journey.
Want to learn more about the power of women in politics with others?
Access our free workshop toolkit to run your own workshop for the wonderful women and girls in your life so together you can learn more about the history and future of women in politics and how you can get started together. Ideal for university societies, community groups or groups of friends!
“ I honestly wouldn't have had the confidence to start on my political journey without Elect Her.”
Ready to get started?
If you’re ready to see what your political future might look like, our self-led programme Getting Started in Politics is the resource to help get you learning about areas of government and the history of women’s representation in politics. Join our programme Inspire Her to access this, plus many more amazing resources and updates, today.