Scottish Women's Budget Group
@swbg.bsky.social
The Scottish Women's Budget Group was founded to promote gender equality in the Scottish Budgetary process.
https://www.swbg.org.uk/
https://www.swbg.org.uk/
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📊 We’ve published a parliamentary briefing to inform today’s debate on the Draft Scottish Budget 2026–27, shared with all MSPs.
www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Scottish-Budget-2026-27-Parliamentary-briefing.pdf
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www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Scottish-Budget-2026-27-Parliamentary-briefing.pdf
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How can the next Scottish Parliament strengthen Scotland's role as a #FairTradeNation? Join us in Edinburgh or online on 8th April for Scotland’s flagship National Food Debate, to hear directly from political parties on this topic and much more bit.ly/49E4CWI
#ScotlandsNationalFoodDebate
#ScotlandsNationalFoodDebate
February 9, 2026 at 9:20 AM
How can the next Scottish Parliament strengthen Scotland's role as a #FairTradeNation? Join us in Edinburgh or online on 8th April for Scotland’s flagship National Food Debate, to hear directly from political parties on this topic and much more bit.ly/49E4CWI
#ScotlandsNationalFoodDebate
#ScotlandsNationalFoodDebate
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 – making how we fund local government a deeply gendered issue.
taxjustice.scot/blog/five-ti...
taxjustice.scot/blog/five-ti...
Five times as many Scots support urgent Council Tax reform as oppose it - Tax Justice Scotland
Scotland’s political leaders are under intense pressure to replace the outdated and unfair Council Tax system.
taxjustice.scot
February 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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 – making how we fund local government a deeply gendered issue.
taxjustice.scot/blog/five-ti...
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. 💭
www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/wo...
What are your thoughts on the Scottish Budget? Let us know below. 💭
www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/wo...
February 2, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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. 💭
www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/wo...
What are your thoughts on the Scottish Budget? Let us know below. 💭
www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/wo...
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...
You can find the complete report on our website: swbg.org.uk/content/publ...
January 23, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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...
You can find the complete report on our website: swbg.org.uk/content/publ...
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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/
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/
January 22, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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/
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/
📊 We’ve published a parliamentary briefing to inform today’s debate on the Draft Scottish Budget 2026–27, shared with all MSPs.
www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Scottish-Budget-2026-27-Parliamentary-briefing.pdf
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www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Scottish-Budget-2026-27-Parliamentary-briefing.pdf
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January 21, 2026 at 12:25 PM
📊 We’ve published a parliamentary briefing to inform today’s debate on the Draft Scottish Budget 2026–27, shared with all MSPs.
www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Scottish-Budget-2026-27-Parliamentary-briefing.pdf
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www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Scottish-Budget-2026-27-Parliamentary-briefing.pdf
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1/2 Tax affects all of us—but 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-...
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-...
January 20, 2026 at 12:31 PM
1/2 Tax affects all of us—but 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-...
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-...
💷 We’ve been watching the Scottish Budget 2026–27!
From childcare and social care to taxes and climate measures, there’s a lot to unpack.
Check out our initial reaction in our latest blog 👉www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/reaction-to-the-scottish-budget-2026-27/
From childcare and social care to taxes and climate measures, there’s a lot to unpack.
Check out our initial reaction in our latest blog 👉www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/reaction-to-the-scottish-budget-2026-27/
January 13, 2026 at 6:19 PM
💷 We’ve been watching the Scottish Budget 2026–27!
From childcare and social care to taxes and climate measures, there’s a lot to unpack.
Check out our initial reaction in our latest blog 👉www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/reaction-to-the-scottish-budget-2026-27/
From childcare and social care to taxes and climate measures, there’s a lot to unpack.
Check out our initial reaction in our latest blog 👉www.swbg.org.uk/news/blog/reaction-to-the-scottish-budget-2026-27/
💡What did we learn from this year’s pre-budget scrutiny?
Read the reflections of the Women’s 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/
Read the reflections of the Women’s 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/
SWBG blog | Women’s Voices on Pre-Budget Scrutiny: Perspectives from the Women’s Economic Empowerment Group
www.swbg.org.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM
💡What did we learn from this year’s pre-budget scrutiny?
Read the reflections of the Women’s 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/
Read the reflections of the Women’s 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/
(1/3)📘 New toolkit launched: Gender Budgeting for Scotland
After 3 years of research & collaboration, we’ve launched a practical Gender Budgeting Toolkit for policymakers across Scotland—especially council officers & councillors.
After 3 years of research & collaboration, we’ve launched a practical Gender Budgeting Toolkit for policymakers across Scotland—especially council officers & councillors.
January 8, 2026 at 10:14 AM
(1/3)📘 New toolkit launched: Gender Budgeting for Scotland
After 3 years of research & collaboration, we’ve launched a practical Gender Budgeting Toolkit for policymakers across Scotland—especially council officers & councillors.
After 3 years of research & collaboration, we’ve launched a practical Gender Budgeting Toolkit for policymakers across Scotland—especially council officers & councillors.
Our final newsletter of the year is out 📩
December’s edition brings together our latest work:
• Scotland’s first-ever Care Policy Scorecard
• New social care charging research (with JRF & Glasgow Disability Alliance)
• Our pre-Budget briefing for the Scottish Budget
December’s edition brings together our latest work:
• Scotland’s first-ever Care Policy Scorecard
• New social care charging research (with JRF & Glasgow Disability Alliance)
• Our pre-Budget briefing for the Scottish Budget
December 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Our final newsletter of the year is out 📩
December’s edition brings together our latest work:
• Scotland’s first-ever Care Policy Scorecard
• New social care charging research (with JRF & Glasgow Disability Alliance)
• Our pre-Budget briefing for the Scottish Budget
December’s edition brings together our latest work:
• Scotland’s first-ever Care Policy Scorecard
• New social care charging research (with JRF & Glasgow Disability Alliance)
• Our pre-Budget briefing for the Scottish Budget
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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 ➡️ ascotlandthatcares.org/wp-content/u...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/subscri...
The Scorecard was produced by @swbg.bsky.social for the #AScotlandthatCares campaign.
Read it here ➡️ ascotlandthatcares.org/wp-content/u...
December 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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 ➡️ ascotlandthatcares.org/wp-content/u...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/subscri...
The Scorecard was produced by @swbg.bsky.social for the #AScotlandthatCares campaign.
Read it here ➡️ 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
More detail here: www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Local-Authority-Budget-review-2025-26.pdf
December 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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
More detail here: www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Local-Authority-Budget-review-2025-26.pdf
📣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
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
December 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
📣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
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.
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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 👇
www.wbg.org.uk/event/autumn...
Tickets still available - get yours now 👇
www.wbg.org.uk/event/autumn...
December 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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 👇
www.wbg.org.uk/event/autumn...
Tickets still available - get yours now 👇
www.wbg.org.uk/event/autumn...
📢 Event Alert!
Gender Budgeting: Scottish Local Authority Budgets 2025–26
🗓 Thu 11 Dec | 🕙 10–11:15am
Join SWBG as we launch our local budget review, sharing findings on:
• Transparency
• Participation
• Outcome focus
• Advancing equality
📊 Examples of best practice + recommendations!
Gender Budgeting: Scottish Local Authority Budgets 2025–26
🗓 Thu 11 Dec | 🕙 10–11:15am
Join SWBG as we launch our local budget review, sharing findings on:
• Transparency
• Participation
• Outcome focus
• Advancing equality
📊 Examples of best practice + recommendations!
Gender Budget review of local budgets in Scotland
Our Local Budget Review reveals how the key principles of gender budgeting are reflected in Scotland budget setting processes
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
📢 Event Alert!
Gender Budgeting: Scottish Local Authority Budgets 2025–26
🗓 Thu 11 Dec | 🕙 10–11:15am
Join SWBG as we launch our local budget review, sharing findings on:
• Transparency
• Participation
• Outcome focus
• Advancing equality
📊 Examples of best practice + recommendations!
Gender Budgeting: Scottish Local Authority Budgets 2025–26
🗓 Thu 11 Dec | 🕙 10–11:15am
Join SWBG as we launch our local budget review, sharing findings on:
• Transparency
• Participation
• Outcome focus
• Advancing equality
📊 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 — and what it means for women in Scotland.
🔗 Tune in www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fdlr
🔗 Tune in www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fdlr
BBC Radio Scotland - Drivetime
Breaking down the day's news and talking points with comment and opinion.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Our Director will be joining BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime at 16:15 today to share our reaction to the UK Budget — and what it means for women in Scotland.
🔗 Tune in www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fdlr
🔗 Tune in www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fdlr
📢 UK Budget tomorrow
As we await Labour’s second Budget, we’re gearing up to analyse what it means for women across all four UK nations.
📅 Join us on 9 Dec, 10am
🎤 Speakers: Erin Mansell, Alex Brennan, Hannah Griffiths, Sara Cowan
🪑 Chair: Samah Krichah
As we await Labour’s second Budget, we’re gearing up to analyse what it means for women across all four UK nations.
📅 Join us on 9 Dec, 10am
🎤 Speakers: Erin Mansell, Alex Brennan, Hannah Griffiths, Sara Cowan
🪑 Chair: Samah Krichah
November 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
📢 UK Budget tomorrow
As we await Labour’s second Budget, we’re gearing up to analyse what it means for women across all four UK nations.
📅 Join us on 9 Dec, 10am
🎤 Speakers: Erin Mansell, Alex Brennan, Hannah Griffiths, Sara Cowan
🪑 Chair: Samah Krichah
As we await Labour’s second Budget, we’re gearing up to analyse what it means for women across all four UK nations.
📅 Join us on 9 Dec, 10am
🎤 Speakers: Erin Mansell, Alex Brennan, Hannah Griffiths, Sara Cowan
🪑 Chair: Samah Krichah
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@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 £28,500 pro-rata Remote #charityjob
November 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
@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 £28,500 pro-rata Remote #charityjob
Great to see the ‘Tax Us, the Super-Rich’ @patmillsuk.bsky.social bus start its journey across the UK in Edinburgh.
Fairer taxes on wealth could help tackle inequality and fund the future we all deserve #TaxJusticeScotland
Fairer taxes on wealth could help tackle inequality and fund the future we all deserve #TaxJusticeScotland
We're kicking off a week-long tour of the UK to ask the Chancellor to tax us, the super-rich in the Budget.
Today we're in Edinburgh with Tax Justice Scotland and @oxfamscotland.bsky.social talking to people about the urgent need to create a fairer tax system.
It's time to #TaxTheSuperRich
Today we're in Edinburgh with Tax Justice Scotland and @oxfamscotland.bsky.social talking to people about the urgent need to create a fairer tax system.
It's time to #TaxTheSuperRich
November 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Great to see the ‘Tax Us, the Super-Rich’ @patmillsuk.bsky.social bus start its journey across the UK in Edinburgh.
Fairer taxes on wealth could help tackle inequality and fund the future we all deserve #TaxJusticeScotland
Fairer taxes on wealth could help tackle inequality and fund the future we all deserve #TaxJusticeScotland
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We’re hiring!
SWBG is looking for a Communications and Events Officer to lead our comms and events work.
Join our small team working for gender equality in Scotland.
More info & how to apply 👉https://www.swbg.org.uk/work-for-us/
SWBG is looking for a Communications and Events Officer to lead our comms and events work.
Join our small team working for gender equality in Scotland.
More info & how to apply 👉https://www.swbg.org.uk/work-for-us/
November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We’re hiring!
SWBG is looking for a Communications and Events Officer to lead our comms and events work.
Join our small team working for gender equality in Scotland.
More info & how to apply 👉https://www.swbg.org.uk/work-for-us/
SWBG is looking for a Communications and Events Officer to lead our comms and events work.
Join our small team working for gender equality in Scotland.
More info & how to apply 👉https://www.swbg.org.uk/work-for-us/
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🆕 A new report from @jrf-uk.bsky.social @swbg.bsky.social calls for an end to social care charging in Scotland.
"There are things that could be done to make the system fairer, but ultimately these charges need to end."
🔗 www.jrf.org.uk/care/time-to...
"There are things that could be done to make the system fairer, but ultimately these charges need to end."
🔗 www.jrf.org.uk/care/time-to...
Time to end social care charging in Scotland
Social care charging is an unfair, inconsistent system that leaves low-income families in significant financial hardship and masks unmet need.
www.jrf.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🆕 A new report from @jrf-uk.bsky.social @swbg.bsky.social calls for an end to social care charging in Scotland.
"There are things that could be done to make the system fairer, but ultimately these charges need to end."
🔗 www.jrf.org.uk/care/time-to...
"There are things that could be done to make the system fairer, but ultimately these charges need to end."
🔗 www.jrf.org.uk/care/time-to...
📢NEXT WEEK! Join us to learn about our participative research in Aberdeen and explore how gender budgeting can help tackle the city’s key challenges of poverty and inequality.
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-gender-budgeting-can-help-tackle-inequality-and-poverty-tickets-1834696349169?aff=oddtdtcreator
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-gender-budgeting-can-help-tackle-inequality-and-poverty-tickets-1834696349169?aff=oddtdtcreator
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
📢NEXT WEEK! Join us to learn about our participative research in Aberdeen and explore how gender budgeting can help tackle the city’s key challenges of poverty and inequality.
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-gender-budgeting-can-help-tackle-inequality-and-poverty-tickets-1834696349169?aff=oddtdtcreator
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-gender-budgeting-can-help-tackle-inequality-and-poverty-tickets-1834696349169?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thank you for organising such a fantastic event! We were delighted to be part of it, and we’re grateful to the audience for their thoughtful comments and questions.
Now into our panel discussion chaired by CPP Associate Director @kezdugdale.bsky.social 💬
🎤 Carole Erskine, Pregnant Then Screwed
🎤 Carmen Martinez, @swbg.bsky.social
🎤 Eleanor Passmore, Thrive at Five
Scotland
🎤 Lorna Kettles, @eyscotland.bsky.social
🎤 Carole Erskine, Pregnant Then Screwed
🎤 Carmen Martinez, @swbg.bsky.social
🎤 Eleanor Passmore, Thrive at Five
Scotland
🎤 Lorna Kettles, @eyscotland.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Thank you for organising such a fantastic event! We were delighted to be part of it, and we’re grateful to the audience for their thoughtful comments and questions.