It marks the point in the year when women effectively stop being paid compared to men due to the pay gap.This year, Equal Pay Day falls two days earlier than last year, highlighting a concerning step backwards for gender equality. The UK’s mean gender pay gap has widened for the first time since 2013, now at 11.3%, up from 10.4% in 2023.
It’s time to demand action. Closing the gender pay gap isn’t just a women’s issue—it’s a societal and economic imperative.
You can read Fawcett’s explainer on the Gender Pay Gap here.
We are delighted to welcome Amelia Lee to our Board of Trustees. Amelia is Regional Director at Charity People, a B-Corp certified and employee-owned recruitment company specialising in the charity sector, where she also serves on the commercial board. Her work...
We are hugely honoured to be named finalists in TWO categories at the Red Rose Awards 2026. Not‑for‑Profit Business Award For 40 years, Lancashire Women has been tackling inequality and creating opportunities for women to transform their lives. Last year alone, we...
Every year, on the 8th of March, organisation’s social media fills with empowering quotes, filtered team photos, and carefully worded commitments to gender equality. For 24 hours, it can feel like progress is everywhere. Then the 9th arrives, and the feeds move on. ...
