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The Scottish Women's Budget Group was founded to promote gender equality in the Scottish Budgetary process. https://www.swbg.org.uk/
'Feed into the conversation. Scotland' National Food Debate. Wed 8th April, 6.30-8.30pm Augustine United Church (Edinburgh) and Online
How can the next Scottish Parliament strengthen Scotland's role as a #FairTradeNation? Join us in Edinburgh or online on 8th April for Scotlandβs flagship National Food Debate, to hear directly from political parties on this topic and much more bit.ly/49E4CWI
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We welcome reforms to Council Tax, working towards a fairer system. Research shows that women carry out the majority of unpaid care work and are more likely to rely on public services β making how we fund local government a deeply gendered issue.
taxjustice.scot/blog/five-ti...
At our latest workshop with the Women's Economic Empowerment Group, we discussed the Draft Scottish Budget and whether the needs of women were reflected in the budget decisions.
What are your thoughts on the Scottish Budget? Let us know below. π
www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/wo...
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We've unpacked the gendered impact of Council Tax in Scotland. As well as outlining key recommendations for political parties and local authorities.
You can find the complete report on our website: swbg.org.uk/content/publ...
Today we launch our Manifesto for the 2026 elections.
Our 4 priorities are:
- Review childcare delivery models
- Empower parents & carers
- Recognise that childcare is crucial for economic growth
- Value the childcare workforce
Find out more https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-2026-manifesto/
β’ Will social care budgets protect front-line, preventative services?
β’ How will Parliament scrutinise efficiency savings β and will gender-budget analysis be used?
Budgets arenβt gender-neutral. Scrutiny matters. (3/3)
It highlights budget areas crucial for women & gender equality and sets out key scrutiny questions, including: (1/2)
β’ Is ELC funding sufficient to meet policy aims? (2/3)
π Weβve published a parliamentary briefing to inform todayβs debate on the Draft Scottish Budget 2026β27, shared with all MSPs.
www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Scottish-Budget-2026-27-Parliamentary-briefing.pdf
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2/2 Your views will help shape our response to the Scottish Governmentβs consultation.
No prior knowledge neededβjust bring your curiosity and your perspective.
1/2 Tax affects all of usβbut it can feel confusing and disconnected from everyday life.
Join us on 28 January for an interactive discussion on tax, with a special focus on Council Tax.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...
π· Weβve been watching the Scottish Budget 2026β27!
From childcare and social care to taxes and climate measures, thereβs a lot to unpack.
Check out our initial reaction in our latest blog πwww.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/reaction-to-the-scottish-budget-2026-27/
π‘What did we learn from this yearβs pre-budget scrutiny?
Read the reflections of the Womenβs Economic Empowerment Group in our latest blog here: www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/womens-voices-on-pre-budget-scrutiny-perspectives-from-the-womens-economic-empowerment-gro/
(3/3) π Access the toolkit: www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Gender-Budgeting-Toolkit-Final-070126.pdf
08.01.2026 10:12 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0(2/3) With tight budgets, gender budgeting helps ensure public money is used effectively and equitably, tackling inequality rather than reinforcing it.
π Designed to be practical, accessible & usable in real-world decisions
(1/3)π New toolkit launched: Gender Budgeting for Scotland
After 3 years of research & collaboration, weβve launched a practical Gender Budgeting Toolkit for policymakers across Scotlandβespecially council officers & councillors.
Plus a look ahead to an energising toolkit event in early 2026.
Not received it? Check spam.
Not a member? Join us β 2026 starts now.
πwww.swbg.org.uk/content/membership/
Our final newsletter of the year is out π©
Decemberβs edition brings together our latest work:
β’ Scotlandβs first-ever Care Policy Scorecard
β’ New social care charging research (with JRF & Glasgow Disability Alliance)
β’ Our pre-Budget briefing for the Scottish Budget
Day 2 of @heraldscotland.bsky.social's series sparked by the Care Policy Scorecard for Scotland.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/subscri...
The Scorecard was produced by @swbg.bsky.social for the #AScotlandthatCares campaign.
Read it here β‘οΈ ascotlandthatcares.org/wp-content/u...
Our review of all 32 Scottish councils found major gaps in understanding how local budget decisions impact women.
More detail here: www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Local-Authority-Budget-review-2025-26.pdf
π£Our Budget Briefing is live
Top asks: invest in care, strengthen social security and embed gender analysis across public services.
Details here: www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Pre-Budget-2026-27-briefing-.pdf
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our AGM this year - and especially to the women who shared their experiences with us.
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Are you interested how the budget will impact women and gender equality? Join our discussion tomorrow at 10am online.
Tickets still available - get yours now π
www.wbg.org.uk/event/autumn...
Did you miss our reaction to the UK Budget? Catch up here: www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/labours-second-budget-did-the-chancellor-get-it-right-/
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π’ Event Alert!
Gender Budgeting: Scottish Local Authority Budgets 2025β26
π Thu 11 Dec | π 10β11:15am
Join SWBG as we launch our local budget review, sharing findings on:
β’ Transparency
β’ Participation
β’ Outcome focus
β’ Advancing equality
π Examples of best practice + recommendations!
Our Director will be joining BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime at 16:15 today to share our reaction to the UK Budget β and what it means for women in Scotland.
π Tune in www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fdlr
Weβll break down:
π Key tax & spending measures
π How womenβs economic equality may be affected across the UK
π’ UK Budget tomorrow
As we await Labourβs second Budget, weβre gearing up to analyse what it means for women across all four UK nations.
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Join us on 9 Dec, 10am
π€ Speakers: Erin Mansell, Alex Brennan, Hannah Griffiths, Sara Cowan
πͺ Chair: Samah Krichah
@swbg.bsky.social is looking for an experienced Communications and Events Officer who is able to help call for a gender equal economy in Scotland tinyurl.com/m2v2dyf7 Β£28,500 pro-rata Remote #charityjob
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