This month we are proud to celebrate Yolande Ghola, a dedicated councillor and founder of Salford Community Upskilling an organisation that that provides comprehensive training and learning opportunities for migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and others facing digital exclusion, for whom English is a second language. With French as her first language, the struggles she faced when first moving to […]
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🌷Spring Wellness Retreat -11.04🌺
Over 30 women from across the Flourish Together Network came together at The Space in Stockport, for a powerful day of wellness, growth, and connection. Following the themes of Spring renewal, change, and overcoming the Fear of the Unknown, the retreat offered a safe, supportive space for local women to inspire, collaborate and relax. Inspired […]
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – APRIL✨
This month we are proud to celebrate Clare Whittaker, a multi talented holistic therapist, trainer, and founder of Hearts (Health Education and Resuscitation Training Services), where she delivers first aid and mental health training to organisations and social enterprises. Over the years, Clare has accessed various training opportunities through Flourish, and collaborated on multiple wellbeing events both internally […]
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – MARCH✨
This month, we are proud to celebrate entrepreneur and activist, Shamime Jan, the Founding Director of Bollyfit Active, a group which aims to support local women in having a culturally appropriate environment to open up, socialise and stay active. She has also completed both the Time To Grow and We Lead For Legacy Programmes. Shamime is […]
IWD 2025 Takeover & Open Day at The Flourish Hub – Recap
On Monday 3rd March 2025, we hijacked our Flourishing Monday Co-working day to create an open day showcasing our new Altrincham Hub, as well as highlighting diverse Women Changemakers from across the Flourish Network to kick off International Women’s Week celebrations. Women of all backgrounds attended, networked, made connections, and learned more about the support […]
Salford (and Manchester) Sup is BACK!
The Salford Sup is back and we’ve joined forces with our Mancunian friends The Business Group and the MSEA to create a guaranteed £1,000 first prize and a runners-up prize of £350. It’s not quite Detroit Soup but you vote for the idea which you feel deserves funding. Pitch your ideas to some of Salford and Manchester’s successful […]