Virgin StartUp is the not-for-profit Virgin company for entrepreneurs, founded by Sir Richard Branson, providing support for entrepreneurs looking to start, fund and scale a business. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? StepUp by Virgin StartUp is a two-day pre-accelerator programme for female founders looking to scale their start-up. Over...Read More
Kelly Feehan, Service Director, CABA For those who have recently lost their dad or continue to struggle with the bereavement, each day can feel like a marathon. But with Father’s Day looming, the day itself can bring with it a rollercoaster of emotions. With social media full of tributes, shops full of cards and gifts,...Read More
Olivia Coleman, Brenda Emmanus and Julianne Miles are amongst those chosen to receive honours in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Oscar-winning actress, Olivia Coleman has received a CBE for services to Drama; broadcaster and journalist Brenda Emmanus has also received an OBE for her work in broadcasting and on diversity; Julianne Miles, CEO and...Read More
INvolve has unveiled their 2019 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model Lists, celebrating ethnic minority business leaders. Ajay Banga, CEO, MasterCard; Farah Siddiqui, Business Operations Manager, Salesforce; and Nick Owen, Chairman, Deloitte have all been recognised within this year’s lists. Supported by Yahoo Finance, the EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model Lists celebrates business leaders breaking down...Read More
Last Friday we hosted the WeAreFutureLeaders conference at County Hall in Westminster. It was a wonderful day-long event full of interesting talks from a number of renowned speakers. Find out what happened in the afternoon sessions in this article. Leading through activism – Sophie Walker, feminist and founding leader of the Women’s Equality Party Sophie...Read More
Over a third of UK adults aren’t getting enough exercise. We get it – between commuting, work, school runs etc. it can feel like there isn’t enough time to fit everything in. That’s why this May Sophie Grace Holmes has teamed up with Red Bull on their Active When On Lunch (AWOL) campaign to encourage...Read More
Emma Watson, Ruth Bader-Ginsburg & Michelle Obama are amongst those named as Apolitical’s 100 Most Influential People in Gender Policy for 2019. Watson, an actress, model and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, has made a name for herself outside of acting, as an equal rights activist. Her 2014 speech at the opening of the United Nations...Read More
Join WeAreTheCity and The Sunday Times to celebrate the achievements of 100 phenomenal women and our champion and company of the year. The Rising Star awards are a unique celebration of female talent below director level. The prestigious awards span 20 different industries and also include awards for a gender champions and company of the...Read More
