The income gap
Young women face inequality from the start of their working lives, earning around a fifth less than young men. So why does this happen?
What we are here to tackle
Explore the issues
There are 1 million young women in England and Wales struggling to live on low or no pay. Find out how we are breaking down barriers to work for young women to build a fairer economic future.
An equal world of work
Our vision is a world where young women are valued, can make choices and look forward to a fairer financial future. Our purpose is to create an equal world of work and raise young women’s incomes.
Visibility, voice and power
Young Women’s Trust gives young women a platform to raise their voices and build their power, ensuring widespread visibility of the financial penalty they face.
Guide to working inclusively with young women
We have developed a toolkit with young women called Working inclusively with young women.
It highlights the benefits of involving young women in decision making, what to consider when seeking their views and the most effective ways to encourage their meaningful participation.
Download the guide [pdf]