Moving on, looking back: reflections on seven years with Agenda 7 Aug 2025 Jess Southgate, our Deputy CEO, is moving on to a new role at the Youth Endowment Fund. She reflects on seven meaningful years at Agenda.
Agenda Alliance responds to levels of self-harm reaching ‘new peak’ in women’s prisons 1 Aug 2025 Our response to the latest quarterly Safety in Custody statistics from the Ministry of Justice, expressing concern for young women's safety after self-harm in women's prisons reach 'new peak'.
New analysis shows alarming 257% increase in girls severely absent from school 21 Jul 2025 We've analysed Department of Education data, revealing there has been a dramatic increase in the number of girls who are severely absent from school over the last six academic years.
Agenda Alliance responds to sharp rise in girls' exclusions 10 Jul 2025 Our response to the latest statistics release from the Department for Education, showing that the number of girls excluded from school has risen 10% since last year.
Agenda Alliance responds to the Spring Spending Review 11 Jun 2025 Our response to Rachel Reeves' announcement of plans for government spending across the next three years.
Agenda Alliance responds to the Independent Sentencing Review 21 May 2025 Our response to the results of the Sentencing Review, chaired by David Gauke, and its impacts for women experiencing multiple unmet needs.
“Who pours into my cup?”: a spotlight on Birth Companion’s Izzy Project 13 May 2025 We spoke to Brooklynn, a member of Birth Companions' Lived Experience Team, and Helen, Senior Coordinator on their Izzy Project, to hear more about the support they offer women navigating the removal of their newborn children.
Stalking Awareness Week 24 Apr 2025 In recognition of Stalking Awareness Week 2025, a member of Agenda Alliance's advisory network shares her experience, highlighting how criminal justice agencies are failing survivors.
We're expanding our work on girls' exclusions 4 Apr 2025 Our new project, evidencing the gendered and racialised drivers of girls exclusion from school, and contributing to a coalition campaigning for change.
Agenda Alliance responds to the 2025 Spring Budget 26 Mar 2025 Our response to the Chancellor's budget announcement, and its impact on disabled women.
Agenda Alliance responds to the independent review into placement and care of girls in custody 4 Mar 2025 We respond to Susannah Hancock's independent review into the placement and care of girls in custody.
Agenda Alliance responds to the Independent Sentencing Review initial findings 20 Feb 2025 We respond to the initial findings of the Independent Sentencing Review published on Tuesday 18 February.