New research that shows women working in healthcare earn on average 24% less than their male peers
Young Women’s Trust responds to new research showing gender pay gap in health and social care sector.
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New figures show 6 in 10 women who have had abortions were influenced by childcare costs
Young Women’s Trust responds to new figures showing 6 in 10 women who have had abortions were influenced by childcare costs.
Young Women’s Trust responds to government proposals to reduce nursery staff-to-child ratios in order to cut childcare costs
The government has today announced a consultation on a package of measures to reduce childcare costs and increase availability.
Major annual survey reveals young women ‘filled with dread’, forced into debt and struggling to make ends meet
Young Women's Trust's Annual Survey paints a bleak picture for many young women, as they come out of the pandemic and into the cost of living crisis, with young mums experiencing particular disadvantage.
Report sheds new light on the benefits of peer research
A new report from Young Women’s Trust highlights why peer research is not only beneficial to those conducting it, but also a powerful tool for understanding the lives of young women beyond the limitations of traditional research.
Young Women’s Trust welcomes new CEO Claire Reindorp
Young Women’s Trust is welcoming new CEO Claire Reindorp. Claire joins the charity following more than 25 years working for organisations tackling inequality.
Lack of flexible working blocks young women from job vacancies, new research shows
New research from Young Women’s Trust shows a lack of flexible and accessible employment opportunities is preventing young women from finding or staying in work.
Young Women's Trust appoints new Chief Executive
Young Women’s Trust, the leading national organisation working to build better futures for young women aged 18 to 30 on low or no pay, today announces the appointment of Claire Reindorp as its new Chief Executive.
Caroline Bernard joins Young Women’s Trust as new Director of Communications
Young Women’s Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Bernard as its new Director of Communications.
Young Women's Trust calls for employers to advertise salary details to tackle gender pay gap
Young Women's Trust is calling on employers to commit to advertising all jobs with salary details, to stop asking applicants about their salary history and to publish their parental leave policies to help close the gender pay gap.
1 in 5 female bosses say that women in their organisation are paid less than men for jobs at the same level
A YouGov survey for Young Women's Trust has revealed that 1 in 5 female HR managers (20%) agreed that women in their organisation are paid less than men for jobs at the same level.
New Research Centre to shed light on young women's experiences
Young Women’s Trust has today launched a new Research Centre for Young Women’s Economic Justice, which will run a training programme to empower young women to become paid peer researchers.