Northern power women organisation aims to step up gender diversity in the North of England. With over 150 leaders and influencers, Northern Power Women seeks business growth opportunities for members creating powerful campaigns across the country. Teesside University is part of it.
When I came across Northern Power Women for my final project, I understood Simone Roche’s vital work in gender equality. Simone is the founder of NPW and Awarded 2018 Queen’s birthday honours for services to gender equality in the North of England.
Not only in inspiring more than 60,000 individuals, part of the NPW` community, but it means opportunities to create business growth in the North of UK’s
Among partners of NPW, there are big names such as Teesside University, Durham University, The Co-operative Bank, and Liverpool Football Club, to name a few.
Although opportunities are open for small business as well as paying attention to gender equality and diversity.
What Norther Power Influencers Do?
The many solid leaders and influencers of NPW communities spread the message with dominant campaigns, giving their time and passion.
For example, with the ‘Power of Women book‘ campaign, Professor Jane Turner OBE DL, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise and Business Engagement) at Teesside University.
The campaign aims to raise funds to create a luxurious, limited-edition book. The campaign can be followed on social media via Instagram at @pow_campaign or Facebook.
The book profiles titled `Changing Our World` tell about the stories of 100 powerful, inspiring women across the North, including Newcastle, Leeds, Hull, Sheffield, Manchester and Liverpool; women whose careers space every industry, from
STEM, finance and medicine, to law, fashion and finance. The book will be delivered to more than 4,000 corporate businesses and over 1,000 schools in the North.
Norther Power Women for Businesses.
If you are a non-profit organisation, a small business, or even a global trade, in that case, you should engage with the Northern Power Women network to help your company to reach your business goals effectively and being part of such outstanding initiatives.
The network is free to join and with no need; simply sign-up for the website’s newsletter. You can choose if you work as an organisation or as an individual. When you access their services, I have listed them below.
Northern Power Women Aawards.
Annual awards that celebrate business women’s achievements across the Uk’s North.
This year double celebrations for the Teesside region as awards went to Middlesbrough-based charity, Halo Project, run by Yasmin Khan, to tackle domestic abuse and sexual violence. And to Bianca Robinson, CEO of CEO Sleepout UK charity organisation named joint winners of the One to Watch category.
Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies, founder and creative director at County Durham firm Crafter’s Companion, was named the Outstanding Entrepreneur.
Mentoring Programe
It is an excellent mentorship service. You can find talented, solid business women who are happy to share their skills, advice and support others on their business journey.
Power Platform
My favourite service. Through the dashboard of the power platform, you need to register first, and then you can create your account and complete your profile and develop your hub. The platform will suggest connections and browse your network. You can also access many other sessions in the dashboard that you can join in, for example, coffee break mentoring. I love it.
Weekly Podcast
Hosted by Simone Roche MBE and award-winning, former BBC broadcaster, Sam Walker, to discuss and debate business with inspiring speakers. All of their podcasts are produced by the audio broadcasting company What Goes On Media.
BE Heard
It is a platform to have your voice heard in the media. Whether you are or not a media in the media field. It is targeted at equalising diversity within the media industry. This platform is an opportunity for speaker agencies and event bookers to represent their show/event/podcast.
Just sign up using your email address, then start building your profile listing your experience and expertise.
Project Women asked Simone Roche, Ceo and founder of NWP, a few questions about the organisation and how to empower businesses in the North of the U.K.
What are the benefits for a business company to invest with NPW?
“By investing in a partnership with NPW, you highlight your authentic commitment to furthering gender equality. For six years, Northern Power Women has been hosting events
“Such as webinars, awards ceremonies, Networking, and mentoring programmes, to create genuine connections and encourage women to put forward and support other women.
“Working with NPW will showcase your inclusive agenda and help you unlock future talent. Another benefit to an NPW partnership is the scale and reach of our community.
“We have over 10,000 followers on LinkedIn. On International Women’s Day this year, we reach an incredible 25 million impressions across social media. By aligning your business with NPW, you will get an engaged and reactive audience. We will promote you and your cause across new demographics.”
Is Teesside University one of your official partners?
“We recently partnered with Teesside University as part of our NPW Live event. We offered students the opportunity to connect with cross-sector industry professionals through carousel mentoring, enabling them to expand their network and get career advice. We also recently partnered with Teesside University to carry out some research around leadership experiences.”
What are the programmes available for businesses/organisations?
“Working with Northern Power Women is not just roll out a partnership and start ticking off the boxes. We do not use a one-size-fits-all model, but we build a plan that will benefit people, the community, your brand and your purpose.
“We understand that each one company is made up of different people with values. We commit the time to ensure that your organisation’s unique traits are promoted in your work with us.”
Is Be Heard Platform for everybody?
“We want everyone to use this platform regardless of whether they’ve had previous media training or experiences to have their voice heard in the media.”
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