Young Women's Trust

🚨 Our latest research reveals alarming insights into how young women are facing significant financial challenges in today’s economy. This is an urgent conversation we need to have. 🔍 Our key findings: - 42% of young women feel their financial situation has worsened in the past year (compared to 27% of young men). - 36% of women aged 18-30 have taken on new debt (vs. 28% of men). - 29% of young women are in debt "all the time." What can we do? ✅ Ensure the minimum wage covers the true cost of living. ✅ Guarantee benefits that meet essential needs. ✅ Address the gender pay gap with decisive action. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eDr9UMkX

🚨 Last week, Kemi Badenoch was announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party. But where does she stand on issues that matter to young women? 🤔 Swipe to find out 👉 #YoungWomen #KemiBadenoch 

Calling all young women and people of marginalised genders aged 18-30! 🚨 Do you have recent experience of navigating the challenges of insecure work, like zero-hours contracts or seasonal jobs? We want to hear from you. We’re carrying out new research to explore how these roles impact young women’s lives. 💰 Join in-person focus groups in London and Birmingham for a £40 voucher or take part in online discussions and interviews for a £10 voucher. 👉 Know someone who fits this description? Tag them or share this post to help amplify the voices of young women experiencing insecure work. Together, we can gather insights that pave the way for greater job security and fairness. Join our research 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3StG9dN

Ghosts. Witches. Bats. Skeletons. Scary stuff! 🎃 But one of the scariest things to us is that in 2024, young women earn just under £4,000 less each year than young men the same age. This haunting truth lasts all year long - not just on Halloween. Our latest research also shows that 77% of young women are struggling financially due to the rising cost of living. Let’s change that. Stay informed on how you can support young women and help close the income gap: https://lnkd.in/e7cNFf-w Together, we can make workplaces safe - not spooky - for young women.

🚨New ONS gender pay gap stats show that the hourly gender pay gap is shrinking slightly — but young women are still losing out on nearly £4,000 a year compared to men. 💔 These numbers reveal how pay inequality starts early, and the reality for young women on low incomes is tough: juggling insecure work, facing workplace discrimination, and making impossible choices just to get by. Swipe through for the latest stats — and what needs to change.

Great news from today’s Budget! 🙌🏽 Minimum wage will rise from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour in April. 📈 - For 18-20-year-olds, wages will rise to £10 an hour 💷 - The apprentice rate will increase to £7.55. 👏🏽 For too long, young women have been at the sharp end of the financial crisis in this country. In our latest annual survey young women told us that their financial situation has got worse over the last year. Many have even resorted to using a foodbank for the first time. 😔 Today’s announcement is a step forward, but there’s more to be done. Let’s keep pushing for fair wages for all. 18-20 year olds urgently need the same rate as older workers.     #AutumnBudget #MinimumWage 

Women, when we’re dealing with unequal pay, workplace discrimination, and uphill battles to progress… every day. 🙄

Workplace icks: - A 9am meeting when you’re on the school run - please check my work pattern 📅 - Being asked to make the coffee. Make your own! ☕ - Getting nominated to be the notetaker in every meeting - Getting asked, ‘Is this your first real job?’ - Constantly being asked if you’re sure you can handle *that* project

Discrimination at work is holding too many young women back from the futures they deserve. We’re looking for young women aged 18 to 30 - especially those from racially minoritised communities - willing to share their stories in the media to help us raise awareness and demand change. Your story matters. By sharing, you will be helping to advocate for others facing unfair treatment at work. Interested? Get in touch: https://lnkd.in/ePhzmm8G Our media team will support you every step of the way. ⚠️ To participate, you must be a young woman or a person of marginalised gender aged 18 to 30, living in England or Wales.