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Close the Gap

@closethepaygap

Follow us at @closethegap on LinkedIn and Bluesky. Close the Gap is Scotland's expert policy advocacy organisation working on women's labour market equality.

 Scotland, United Kingdom
closethegap.org.uk
Joined April 2009
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Follow us at Close the Gap on LinkedIn & @closethegap.org.uk on Bluesky for updates on our work to address women's workplace inequality in Scotland 💪
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📢CALLING ALL WOMEN IN SCOTLAND! Our 2025 Women’s Survey is live — tell us what life is like for you. From unpaid work to Council Tax impacts, we want to hear it all. 💬 🕒 Takes 10–15 mins 🔗 smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZP1O4A/ #WomensVoices #Scotland
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each nation’s approach to tackling child poverty? Join the Women's Budget Groups on 29th April for this timely event where we'll discuss the gendered nature of child poverty and the actions needed to tackle it at a devolved and UK level. 🔗eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-and…
Women and Children's Poverty: Perspectives from the 4 Nations

Women and Children's Poverty: Perspectives from the 4 Nations

Join the four Women's Budget Groups for a discussion on the gendered nature of child poverty across the Nations of the UK.

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📣ENGAGING EVENT ALERT 📄The UK Government will soon publish their new Child Poverty Strategy. What measures should it include? Have devolved governments shown greater gender responsiveness in the development of their child poverty plans, and what can we learn from...
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Together with other women's organisations and partners across the UK, we've signed a letter urging the Chancellor to reconsider her plans to cut social security for disabled people. These cuts threaten efforts to tackle poverty and women's inequality. mirror.co.uk/news/politics/d…
DWP cuts spark huge reaction from women’s groups - full letter to Rachel Reeves

DWP cuts spark huge reaction from women’s groups - full letter to Rachel Reeves

Dozens of women’s organisations have warned Rachel Reeves to rethink her disability benefits cuts over fears it will remove a 'vital lifeline' for victims of abuse

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Close the Gap is deeply saddened to hear that Christina McKelvie has passed away. In her role as Minister and MSP, she was a genuine advocate for equality and social justice, and a true champion of women’s rights. She was passionate, kind, and will be very much missed.
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Our thoughts and condolences go to her family, friends and colleagues.
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Our Director responds to today’s spring statement. For further information on what today’s announcements mean for women, please check the UK Women's Budget Group’s press release here: wbg.org.uk/article/our-immed…
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This year's theme for #IWD25 was ‘Accelerate Action.' But what happens when action is taken without consideration of the gendered impacts? Our latest blog explores how changes to pensions have been made without consideration for women. 📖Read more closethegap.org.uk/news/blog…
Infographic which says that on average, a woman must work 19 years longer than a man to accumulate the same level of pension wealth. Source from The Gender Pensions Gap report 2024 by Now Pensions.

ALT Infographic which says that on average, a woman must work 19 years longer than a man to accumulate the same level of pension wealth. Source from The Gender Pensions Gap report 2024 by Now Pensions.

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We’ve reached our employer limit in the current Equally Safe at Work co-hort. A waiting list is now available for new interested employers, operating on a first-come, first-served basis. ✅ To secure a place, complete the expression of interest form: equallysafeatwork.scot/invol…
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📣SAVE THE DATES! Our 2025 Activities Plan for members is here! Have you ever thought about getting more involved with us? Would you like to engage with the Scottish Budget process in a supportive environment? As part of this year’s plans we’re organising... (1/2)
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⏰There's still time to apply for our Project Manager - Young Mother's Employment role. 📆Deadline for applications: Sunday 23rd March ⌨ Find out more and apply: closethegap.org.uk/jobs/?job…
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We recently joined @thehrbooth podcast for #InternationalWomensDay to discuss how employers can turn symbolic events into real, meaningful change. 🔈Listen at: buff.ly/kwHQCY2 buff.ly/pecj1Ah
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Today, we'll continue to take evidence on the operation of the Public Sector Equality Duty in Scotland. We'll hear from @cemvoscot, @crer_scotland, @closethepaygap, Engender, @InclusionScot, @agescotland and Equality Network. Watch live from 9.30am: ow.ly/CbxE50Vf0mC
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Today we're giving evidence at the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice (EHRCJ) committee on the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in Scotland. #ICYMI – read our written submission to the Committee on PSED reform here ➡️ buff.ly/EdWVbW5
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Read our piece in @holyrooddaily on how businesses can reduce risk and grow their bottom line through gender equality & how our Think Business, Think Equality tool can support SME's in implementing tailored action.⬇️ buff.ly/X2MgaFl
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🧵 (1/2) Saturday marked #IWD2025. Working in the women’s sector, this day is always a cause for celebration but also an opportunity to reflect on our mission to create an economy that works for women, where care is visible and valued.
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👇 Have a listen via either link below... 🔗 tinyurl.com/Close-The-Gap-Sp… 🔗 tinyurl.com/Close-The-Gap-Yo… #InternationalWomensDay
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👩 Happy International Women's Day Eve! 🎙️ We enjoy highlighting how businesses can support their staff and who better to speak to than @closethepaygap. We discussed: 🏢 How you can help close the gap 👏 The good work completed by Close The Gap ➡️ Close The Gap future plans
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It’s important to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, but what happens on the day after IWD, and the day after that? Gender inequality is a year-round problem. This #IWD25, to create change, your actions must speak louder than words. #AccelerateAction
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🤝 Trade Unions: You play a key role in promoting positive action to address women's workplace inequality. Find out how Equally Safe at Work can drive change, support members & ensure changes reach women across the organisation. buff.ly/3XkALvH #IWD25 #AccelerateAction
The image has a pink background with the text "Women in the workplace need actions, not words" in the centre. Three silhouettes are in the top left, and a banner reads "International Women's Day" in the top right. Hashtags #IWD25 and #AccelerateAction are at the bottom plus the Close the Gap logo.

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⭐ And most importantly, women: having a good working life is not too much to ask for. If you’re in need of advice on equal pay and your employment rights, visit buff.ly/hKUnuQW #IWD25 #AccelerateAction
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ALT The image has a pink background with the text "Women in the workplace need actions, not words" in the centre. Three silhouettes are in the top left, and a banner reads "International Women's Day" in the top right. Hashtags #IWD25 and #AccelerateAction are at the bottom plus the Close the Gap logo.

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