It is a grassroots group which provides campaigning, training and support for women within the party.

The organisation was founded in 1988, with the aim of helping more women in the Labour Party to be chosen as candidates, and become elected as members of parliament.

It does not make policy, however its prime purpose is to help and provide training for women who wish to stand for public office in both local and national politics.

[3] The organisation is run by a general committee, with elections taking place every year.

Any woman can stand for election providing they have been a member for at least 4 months before proceedings begin.