Resource Hub - Women's Budget Group

Resource Hub

Here you can find research conducted by the UK Women’s Budget Group for the Local Data Project along with explainers on how to do some of the analysis for yourself.

Delve into data, learn about local government

You can also find factsheets and explainers about all things data, and all things local.

Work through our guides on how to access data spreadsheets, and how to do basic calculations.

Data sets: Migration

A collection of datasets on migration

Data set: Taxes, benefits and income

Effects of taxes and benefits on household income

Data set: Women's Representation in Local Government at the 2019 Local Elections

Gender data from Fawcett Society following the 2019 local government elections

Explainer: Finding and Using Data on Violence Against Women and Girls

This factsheet explains where to find datasets relating to violence against women and girls (VAWG)

Explainer: How to use Census 2021 Data

Explainers that will help you get started on exploring Census 2021 data

Explainer: Local Budget Basics

Factsheet about local government budgets, and why they are important for women

Explainer: The lowdown on local government

In this factsheet we consider the structures of local government and their importance for women

Explainer: The Index of Multiple Deprivation

This factsheet provides a brief overview of the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD)

Explainer: What is Data?

This factsheet explains more about quantitative (numbers) data

How to Guide: Access Data on Childcare Provision

Learn how to tailor the key information in our national briefing on Access to Childcare to your local area