“We are known here for taking in very vulnerable women who are at a high risk of grooming if they are housed in mixed accommodation,”

Hannah, Ops Manager, Contact Hostel

“The simple fact is, I am interested in people, extremes of people. If I’m honest I have been drawn to the darker side of life since I can remember.”

Here come the Girls Award Finalist – Kerry Daynes

Kerry […]

The woman who turns camels, rickshaws, bicycles, motor-bikes, pick-up vans, and yaks into mobile libraries 

Women Making Waves Award Finalist – Basarat Kazim

Pakistan is one of the lowest-performing countries in the Southeast Asian region in terms of access to […]

“Marcella brings out our hidden talents. She doesn’t realise the depth of the difference she makes.”

2023 Community Awards Finalist – Marcella Turner

Marcella founded Can-Survive UK (Support & information for people with cancer) […]

Spot gap in the market ✔ Build a successful business ✔ Sell successful business ✔ Retire ✔ Spot gap in the market ✔ Start new business ✔

Entrepreneur Award Finalist – Jennie Johnson MBE

In 2020, Jennie sold her cherished business, […]

A Lockdown inspired business that is making our fashion accessories more sustainable.

Sustainable Award for Women Making an Impact Finalist – Maira Azhar

Maira is extremely passionate about raising awareness of the benefits of using cork fabric in the […]

She couldn’t save her brother from suicide – but now her Tech skills are saving others.

Introducing our Women Making Waves Award Finalist Alice Hendy, CEO of R;pple Suicide Prevention

In November 2020, Alice lost her brother, Josh to suicide […]