Support for Elected Women
You've done the hard work of getting a seat at the table, now let us support you during your time in elected office.
Being in political office can be hard work, lonely and frustrating, but having the empathy and guidance of those who understand and are in the same position can help make it an easier journey. Access an understanding community of elected women to help you during your term and feel confident to stand again.
Councillors’ gatherings, clinics and more
For you to be able to participate, progress and stay in politics, you need networks and support that work for you. So say goodbye to the old boys’ network, and join Elect Her’s upcoming sessions designed especially to support you during your time in elected office. Whether you’re looking towards standing again and need some further advice and training, or just a space to talk openly about what your term has been like so far, the Elect Her team is ready and waiting to help you when you need it.
Coaching
We want to make sure that every woman in our community who is new to elected office enters with the skillset she needs. We connect women in our community with professional coaches to help them overcome challenges and build confidence. If you’re interested in finding out more about our coaching programme, please get in touch with our team.
If you’re a coach looking to offer pro-bono support to newly elected women, we’d love to hear from you too!
National Association of Local Councils
The National Association of Local Councils supports councillors in England and also provides networks to connect councillors and provide mutual support and shared learning. They offer a women’s group, as well as one for LGBT+ councillors, young councillors.
“ The highlight has been cross-party collaboration - these Elect Her workshops have enabled me to meet so many inspiring amazing women from different parties and as Jo Cox put it, we have more in common and should support each other to make the world a better place!”
Digital Self-Defence
Unfortunately, we know that being in the public eye can result in online abuse and violence. Our friends at Glitch have designed this course to equip you with the skills you need to be safer and more resilient in digital spaces so you can feel confident using your voice online and tackle any abuse you experience, knowing how to report and prevent it.
Deaf and Disabled Women in Politics Network
If you are d/Deaf, have a disability or a long-term health condition, we would love for you to join our network. Facilitated in partnership with our friends at Centenary Action Group and the Disability Policy Centre, this informal cross-party community space is an opportunity for women to come together, share experiences, resources and opportunities every other month.
To join the network, please email the Disability Policy Centre who will email you the upcoming dates to attend the sessions: contact@thedpc.org.uk
If you’d like to help more women enter politics, please consider donating to Fund Her
Fund Her is our fighting fund to support women from under-represented backgrounds standing as political candidates with the personal costs of campaigning.
I’m in elected office, how can I access Elect Her’s support?
Sign up for our programme Support Her to access peer-support, coaching for new candidates and self-led resources to ensure you can thrive in elected office.