The Growing Club CIC

Written Evidence submitted to The Women and Equalities Committee

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The Women and Equalities Committee has launched an inquiry into female entrepreneurship examining the barriers women face  pursuing entrepreneurship. The inquiry will analyse in which sectors of the economy women face the greatest obstacles to entrepreneurship and why, and consider what can be done to address these. It will look at examples of best practice in supporting female-led entrepreneurship, both in the UK and internationally, plus what steps the Government should take to help support the development of female-led high growth enterprises. MPs will explore how women can best secure funding to start and grow their businesses, including a focus on intersectional issues and regional variations in opportunity.

An invitation was made public for those with experience of female entrepreneurship to submit evidence to the enquiry and I’m pleased to say that The Growing Club submitted a paper that has now been published on a parliament website. You can read our paper and other submissions here. the committee will now meet to review the evidence submitted.

View the written evidence submitted by The Growing Club here.

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Case Study: Julia Yates

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I’m Julia, a single mum and the owner of Lancaster Creative Counselling. My business is focused on using creativity therapeutically, in a safe and supportive environment. As a neurodivergent woman I think outside of the box. I have always found that expressing my feelings and experiences through art helps me to connect and gives me insight. I help other neurodivergent people of all genders to connect with their emotions through person centred counselling with expressive art therapy and sand tray therapy.

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Case Study: Debbie Bullock

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My business is Debbie Bullock HR. I am a Freelance HR Consultant.

My aim is to support employers to have a harmonious working relationship with their staff. I care deeply about people, their lives, our communities and believe we work better pulling together, not pulling apart. I have a strong, knowledgeable, and up to date background in Human Resources, specialising in Employment Law, with a Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management focused in Employment Law from the University of Central Lancashire.

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Read our Feature in Lancaster Guardian: ‘Amazing’ £260k National Lottery funding boost for Lancaster club

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“A Lancaster club which boosts employment and business skills for women has been awarded £260,000 by the National Lottery.

Social enterprise The Growing Club, which has been providing employment skills training, business start-up and sustainable business growth programmes for women since 2016, will use The National Lottery Community Fund cash award to support their work over the next five years.

“To be chosen for this funding in these very difficult times is just amazing,” said Jane Binnion, MD and Co-Founder of The Growing Club.”

Read the full article here: Lancaster Guardian feature

Empowering Neurodivergent Women in the Workplace - A Conference

Empowering Neurodivergent Women in the Workplace – A Conference

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We are excited to announce an event which is set to spark conversations and champion an inclusive and more productive workforce.

Join us for this half-day conference, where we will be discussing women, neurodiversity and workplace inclusion.

Taking place on the 23rd of November, we will come together to investigate workplace shifts that will benefit everyone.