Resource Hub

Our self-led resources are designed for you to progress on your political journey at any time that suits you. Use our tags to find which resources best align to you and your journey, or search for a specific resource below:

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 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 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 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.

Get Involved in the Election

Learn more about the political process whilst making an impact in an upcoming election.

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How to: Organise a Hustings Guide

This guide runs you through the basics of organising a hustings with an interactive checklist at the end. It provides templates for inviting candidates with a template briefing, schedule, how to organise outreach and identify key roles.

Demystifying Voting

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

Get Involved in the Election

Get involved in democracy in the upcoming elections.

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 election? 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 wellbeing during 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.

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.

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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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.

Disabled Women, Activism and 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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"What Support Has Been Most Useful To You" MSs Stories

Hear from MSs in the Elect Her community about what support has been most useful to them during their political journey, and time in elected office.

“What Motivated You To Stand For Election” MSs Stories

Hear from MSs in the Elect Her community as they share their stories of what motivated them to stand for elected office.

“What Is One Thing You Wish You Knew” MSs Stories

Hear from MSs in the Elect Her community as they share one thing that they wish they knew, before standing for elected office.

“What Change Were You Aiming To Make When You Entered Politics” - MSs Stories

Hear from MSs in the Elect Her community as they share what change they wanted to make when standing for elected office.

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All of these resources have been created in response to what our community have told us they need on their political journey. If there is a resource we don’t have here that you feel would benefit you on your journey, we’d love to hear your ideas.