Gender Equality on Public Boards: Progress Update 20 April 2026
The Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 is to help address underrepresentation of women in public life.
SHR Board membership at 20 April 2026 |
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Women |
4 |
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Men |
4 |
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Vacancies |
0 |
As of April 2026, SHR Board membership gender split is four women and four men with no current vacancies. Two men and one woman will stand down from the Board at the end of March 2027. Scottish Ministers will seek to commence recruitment during 2026 and we will report on the impact on gender balance in 2027. Find out more about our Board here.
During 2025/26 we supported Scottish Ministers’ recruitment campaign to SHR’s Board. This included targeting people from diverse backgrounds and groups underrepresented on Scotland’s public bodies. We welcomed a new Chair and member in summer 2026.
In 2021/22 we committed to gender balance in our annual report. We continue that commitment and report on progress each year on our website and in our annual reports.
Find out more about how to become a board member here:
Becoming a board member | Scottish Housing Regulator
Find out more about public appointments, including current vacancies here:
Public appointments - gov.scot