Welcome
Welcome
A more equal and caring economy is possible. We work to promote equality through gender budgeting to build a fairer and more equal Scotland.
What we want to see
An economy that works for women
Public spending decisions that recognise the different challenges faced by women and men
A feminist green recovery that invests in tackling inequality
From our blog
Gender Budgeting: What it is, why it’s needed and how it can be used Jul 20: Budgets can seem abstract, removed from people’s everyday lives; in reality, they shape them. For example, they affect how we are able to access everyday services such as the doctors, care support, childcare, schools or public transport. Decisions made about budgets, including where and how much money is invested, impact access to and the quality of these services.
Understanding the Scottish Budget Process and how to Engage with it Jul 6: Understanding the Scottish Budget Process and how you can be Involved
Questions for Political Parties Ahead of the Scottish Parliament Election + Their Answers Apr 23: Women we work alongside developed questions that have been shared with all the mainstream political parties standing for election on 7 May.
Final reflections from the Women's Economic Empowerment group Apr 16: This year’s Women’s Economic Empowerment Group has been meeting regularly since October 2025. This has allowed the group to follow the budget process in Scotland. As part of this, they reviewed:
