WHO WE ARE
We work to motivate, support and equip women in all their diversity to stand for political office in Britain.
We provide women with the knowledge, confidence and skills to take the next step on their political journey, and thrive once in elected office. We demystify the process of standing for elected office and motivate women to create action plans for standing through free workshops and online resources. Whilst our work may appear political at first glance, it isn't. This work is about women.
We are here to equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and skills you need to stand for political office.
We work across the political spectrum, and welcome women from all backgrounds and beliefs, representing all parties and none. Representation is important.
Politics doesn’t work unless it really reflects and represents communities. It’s time for a different type of politics. We believe the world will be a better place when more women are in power. We are a tiny but mighty team of women across Britain committed to building a world where at least 51% of elected officials are women.
We need more women in politics because:
Women policy makers prioritise issues that benefit the most vulnerable in society, such as healthcare, welfare and education, meaning women leaders make for more equal and caring societies
On average, women work harder than men to represent their constituencies, making voters feel that government is more responsive to their needs
Increased representation of women in elected office is associated with counteracting corruption and focusing resources on quality and consistency of public service deliver
States where women hold more political power are less likely to go to war, and less likely to commit human rights abuses
Women bring collaborative and inclusive leadership styles into political environments that are often characterised by division and one-upmanship
Findings taken from the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership’s ‘Women Political Leaders: The Impact of Gender on Democracy’ Report.
Meet our Team
We are a small team of women who adore what we do and want to be cheerleaders for the women we work with. We are passionate about creating a safe space for women to feel acknowledged and championed. We want women in our community to feel that politics is for them, and our democracy will be in a better state when women are able to lead authentically and bring their full selves to the role.
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Hannah Stevens
Chief Executive
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Katie McSherry
Project Manager
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Kirsty Fraser
Project Officer
Impact
8,000+ women have attended our workshops and events
2,800+ are currently progressing on their political journey with us
500 women have begun planning their way forward with our My Political Future programme
Of whom 192 were elected (from all parties and as independents)
Our Values
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation and our core values are rooted in intersectional feminism and drive our work and team.
No woman left behind
We are a fully inclusive and intersectional feminist organisation. Throughout our work, we hold a particular focus on including and advancing women of colour, women of faith, women with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ women, women from lower income backgrounds, younger women and those with caring responsibilities, who are all further underrepresented in politics.
Unfailingly positive and future-focused.
We still have a long way to go until we see all women represented in politics, but we know we will do this!
Flexible and agile.
We adapt ourselves to women’s busy lives. We offer live sessions at different times of the day and week, and self-led resources that you can access at any time.
Learning organisation.
We always strive to listen and grow. Hearing and developing our work directly in response to the experiences of women in our community guides our work.
Non-partisan.
We need more women in leadership, in all parties. We provide a space for women to come together across the political spectrum and put party differences aside during our workshops.
When signing up to our workshops, we ask that all women participate in line with our community values.
Our Board of Directors help guide our work and ensure we are working in line with our vision and values.
Our work is possible due to the wide range of women in our world who support us in creating new resources, workshops and activities on a freelance basis and we’re so grateful for their work!
Do you know some fantastic women or girls you’d like to see in power?
Designed for university societies, schools or community groups, we’ve put together a workshop toolkit so that you can learn more about the history and future of women in politics. Access our free Start HERe workshop toolkit to run your own Elect Her style workshop today.
If you’re working in a local authority and want to encourage more women to stand, download our workshop toolkit today.
Help us to encourage more women in your local community put themselves forward by hosting a workshop in your area. Our First Step to Stand toolkit provides everything you need to run a workshop and encourage more women into politics.
Got Any Questions?
Read our FAQs to find out more about what we do, and why we do it.
