Scotland needs a fair tax system that better funds public services and care work. Women, disabled people, those on low incomes and people from black and ethnic minority communities are disproportionately impacted by unpaid and undervalued care work. 1/3

As members of #TaxJusticeScotland, we’re calling on the First Minister to better tax wealth. Replace Council Tax and accelerate the private jet tax. Fairer tax is key to a fairer/greener/more prosperous Scotland. 1/2

As part of #TaxJusticeScotland we're calling on the First Minister to take practical steps to make the tax system fairer: • replace Council Tax with a fairer system • accelerate the introduction of a strong private jet tax Those with the most wealth should pay their fair share bit.ly/TJSFMLetter

SWBG share how the expansion of childcare is vital for advancing women’s equality, but why the current delivery ELC isn’t working for everyone and what needs to be addressed. Read the complete article by clicking the link below. 1/2

Better care policies will reduce women’s inequality. In our 2026 women’s survey, over 850 women told us that they agreed. Why? Because affordable childcare supports more women to work, helping them gain financial stability, improve wellbeing and reduce inequality. 1/4

Abderdeen Voices, developed by Station House Media Unit (SHMU), challenges the stigma of poverty through conversations with people with lived experience. The Scottish Women’s Budget Group worked with SHMU to highlight women’s experiences of poverty in Aberdeen, including 1/2

Following the Scottish Election, the SWBG, will continue campaigning for women’s economic equality, pushing for reform in care, gender budgeting and more. swbg.org.uk/content/get-involved

We’ve just heard back from some of the political parties competing for your vote on 7 May. Visit our website to find out what they said on care, gender bias in healthcare, the cost of living and more. swbg.org.uk/news/blog/questions-for-parties-ahead-of-the-scottish-parliament-election/

2 of the major political parties have responded to questions developed by you on issues around care to the cost of living. We’ll be sharing any other responses that we receive. We hope these responses will help inform you during the election. swbg.org.uk/blog

The SWBG has been working with women across Scotland, increasing their knowledge of the ‘economy’, economic policy and public finance processes in Scotland. 1/2

Our annual women's survey has now closed. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be analysing the data – a complete report will be released soon. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest updates on this and more: www.swbg.org.uk/content/mail...

The Scottish Parliament Election is approaching, and voting registration closes in just 4 days. Register to vote, here: gov.uk/register-to-... 1/2

SWBG has been conducting a gender budgeting analysis to understand funded ELC – researching how we make the system work for those on low incomes. Our latest briefing calls on all parties to commit to action on ELC: swbg.org.uk/content/publications/

Do you deliver Early Learning & Childcare? We’re inviting workers who deliver funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) to share their experiences of working in the sector. Complete the survey by clicking the link in our bio: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/C0W8CP/

How are finances and caring responsibilities affecting women's lives? Let us know by completing the women's survey before it closes next week. Findings will be presented to elected officials, offering important evidence and helping to inform policies for a fairer, more equal Scotland.

The SWBG survey gathers key evidence on how economic policies affect women. As well as recommending important changes. Make sure your voice is included: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/7LPU68/

In this article, SWBG's Training Lead, Heather, speaks about some of the causes of economic inequality between men and women, which further impact women who experience economic abuse from their partners. www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...

SWBG's 2026 Survey is live! We're researching women's finances and care responsibilities. Plus, we want to hear women’s priorities on devolved policy and the Scottish budget. Help us show how economic policies affect women and what needs to change. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/7LPU68/

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

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...

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...

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/

📊 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 (1/3)

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-...

💷 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/

💡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/

(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.

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

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...

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

📣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.

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...

📢 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!

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

📢 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

@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

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/

🆕 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...

📢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

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.

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/

1/ 📢 Published today: our new research for @jrf-uk.bsky.social with Glasgow Disability Alliance calls for an end to social care charging in Scotland. Disabled people are being pushed deeper into poverty — it’s time for change. 🔗www.jrf.org.uk/care/time-to-end-social-care-charging-in-scotland

Our new analysis shows how many children could be lifted out of poverty by 2029/30 if the two-child limit on Universal Credit would be abolished: England: 626,022 children Scotland: 51,036 children Wales: 54,722 children NI: 9,791 children #EndChildPoverty

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1/ We’ve got a busy few weeks coming up at SWBG! 🌟 Join us at a series of events exploring the themes at the heart of our work — care, childcare, and gender budgeting — and how we can build a fairer economy for all. Read on to see where you can get involved 👇

Tomorrow we’re joining the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march. 📍Assemble: Horse Wynd from 10am 👣March: 11am 📢Rally: The Meadows 12:30–4pm We’ll march for better jobs, better social security & better investment in life’s essentials, the foundation of a caring economy. See you there!