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Getting Started

Resources for women who want to be more active in politics but aren’t sure where to start.

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Demystifying Voting

Learn everything you need to know about voting ahead of an upcoming election.

Getting started in politics: Wales

At its best, politics is about trying to find the best way for us all to live fair, equal, decent lives and working together to make the world better for everyone.

Getting started in politics: England

At its best, politics is about trying to find the best way for us all to live fair, equal, decent lives and working together to make the world better for everyone.

Getting started in politics: Scotland

At its best, politics is about trying to find the best way for us all to live fair, equal, decent lives and working together to make the world better for everyone.

Ready to Get Involved

Resources for women who want to participate in politics and know what options there are.

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Be a Councillor in England

Learn about the role of a councillor, what local councils do, what councillors do, who can become one and and how they become elected.

Be an MS

Learn about the Senedd, what the Senedd does, what Members of the Senedd do, who can become one and and how they become elected.

Be an MSP

Learn about the Scottish Parliament, what the Scottish Parliament does, what MSPs do, who can become one and and how they become elected.

Be an MP

Learn about Parliament, what Parliament does, what MPs do, who can become one and and how they become elected.

Getting Ready to Stand

Resources for women who are in the process of putting themselves forward for election.

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Support for Candidates Paperwork

Are you a candidate standing in an upcoming? We have compiled our top tips to help you with your election paperwork.

Support for Candidates’ Well Being

Are you a candidate standing in an upcoming election? We have compiled our top tips to help you take care of your well being your election campaign.

Support for Candidates’ Campaigning

Are you a candidate standing in an upcoming election? We have compiled our top tips to help you have a great campaigning experience.

Guidelines on Campaign Finance

Standing for election is a hugely daunting prospect, and we need more women doing it.

Be a Councillor

Resources for women are beginning to explore becoming a councillor, or are ready to put themselves forward.

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Be a Councillor in Scotland

Learn about the role of a councillor, what local councils do, what councillors do, who can become one and and how they become elected.

Be a Councillor in England

Learn about the role of a councillor, what local councils do, what councillors do, who can become one and and how they become elected.

HER life in politics - Councillor

Hear from Cllr Dawn Black, Cllr Holly Bruce, Cllr Shamin Akhtar about their journey to becoming a councillor and their experience in the job.

Guidelines on Campaign Finance

Standing for election is a hugely daunting prospect, and we need more women doing it.

Support for Women of Colour

Our bespoke support for Women of Colour, created to equip you at every stage of your political journey.

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Tackling Racism Webinar

Hear from in politics talking about their experiences as Women of Colour in politics.

Superpowers

Explore leadership, values, optimising our mindset, using our cycle to serve us and discover unique ways to look after our mental health and wellbeing.

Digital Self Defence

This programme is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to feel confident to use your voice both online and offline.

Support for d/Deaf and Disabled women

Our resources designed specifically for d/Deaf and Disabled women to support your specific needs to enable you to recognise your true power.

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British Sign Language (BSL) General Election Resources

Democracy should be for everyone! We have collected resources in British Sign Language, to support d/Deaf women prepare for the upcoming election and get more politically active!

Getting started in politics (BSL)

British Sign Language (BSL) Toolkit based on our Getting Started in English Politics Course. This toolkit is provided in video format with a BSL interpreter throughout.

Ashley Gracyzk

Former councillor Ashley Gracyzk, the first profoundly deaf Councillor in Scotland, tells us about what inspired her to get involved in politics.

What's it like being a disabled woman in politics? Webinar

For women wanting to hear we hear about the experiences of Disabled women campaigners, activists and politicians.

Women’s Stories

Hear women share their stories and experiences of getting into politics. Why they decided to get politically active and what happened when they were elected.

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Cllr Jennifer Layden

Hear from Cllr Jennifer Layden as she shares her story of why she decided to get politically active.

Christina McKelvie

Hear from Christina McKelvie as she shares her story of why she decided to get politically active.

Cllr Claire Miller

We spoke to Councillor Claire Miller from Scottish Greens as she shares her story of why she decided to get politically active.

Cllr Alison Evison

We spoke to former Teacher, now Scottish Labour Party Councillor Alison Evison, who spoke candidly about her journey into politics and what happened when she was elected.