Getting Ready to Stand
If you are preparing for selection or to stand in an upcoming election please sign up for Equip Her, we’re here to help you along the way.
If you are standing in any upcoming elections, share your details with us to join Equip Her, our programme of support for women in our community who are preparing to be candidates in upcoming elections.
We have a whole suite of resources available ready for you to access, have a look at what we have waiting for you below.
Bespoke skills workshops, Q&A clinics and self-care sessions
Ahead of upcoming elections, we host expert-led online training workshops, Q&A clinics, and self-care sessions.
Once registered to Equip Her, you will receive emails about live events and other support.
Join our Equip Her upcoming live sessions, designed especially for candidates.
Campaign in a Box
Our one stop shop of tools and guidance to help you run the best election campaign you can. This online suite of resources designed for you to explore at your own pace provides everything you need to know on planning, budgeting and implementing your election campaign, including template documents.
Digital Self-Defence and Self-Care Toolkit
Designed specifically for our community by our friends at Glitch, this self-led resource gives you the tools and knowledge you need to feel confident to use your voice online during your election campaign, including creating your own digital self-care plan and strategies for dealing with online abuse.
Register for Equip Her to receive access to all of the resources above.
If you’ve already joined our community, please still share your details with us to access all of our Equip Her communications.
We make sure a lack of money or political connections don’t prevent women entering politics.
We support women from under-represented backgrounds with the personal costs of running for election. If you’re on a low-to-no income, apply for a Fund Her grant today.
If you're Disabled and putting yourself forward as a candidate in the Scottish Parliament, Senedd or a local by-election in 2026, apply for the Access to Elected Office Fund today.
Our friends at Inclusion Scotland and Disability Wales deliver the respective Access to Elected Office funds, covering practical support and reasonable adjustments to help remove barriers for Disabled candidates. Find out more and apply below:
If you’re working in politics and want to encourage more women to stand, download our resources to signpost our support.
If you are involved in organising a local political party group and want to highlight the free training we have available for candidates in upcoming elections, download our leaflet and poster designs to have at any of your upcoming events or meetings.
Already registered for Equip Her?
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