On the edge
Young women living in London face a triple threat of disadvantage, they are more likely to have lost their job, be shouldering unpaid work and experiencing mental ill health.
Research
Our research highlights the real experiences of young women. They are at the centre of our research: telling their stories and acting as peer researchers.
To talk to our Research Lead, email esther.sample@youngwomenstrust.org
Budget 2020: young women and economic justice
A pre-budget briefing from Young Women's Trust and UK Women's Budget Group, released in March 2020.
Housing benefit and age discrimination
Young single people are not entitled to the same rate of housing welfare in the private rental sector as those over 35.
Working well? Young people's experiences of Jobcentre services
This report explores the role of Jobcentre Plus in the lives of young jobseekers, using London as a case study.
Exploring models for part-time and flexible apprenticeships
This report from Young Women's Trust, Trust for London, Timewise and Learning and Work Institute investigates the feasibility and scalability of part-time and flexible models of apprenticeships.
Young, female and forgotten?
This report from our economic inactivity research project uncovers the reasons why so many young women are economically inactive and recommends new ways to support young women into work.