We’re so pleased to re-spotlight Asma as changemaker of the month as she has been shortlisted for a Northern Power Women Award – Empowerment Champion. Asma is a British Bangladeshi single mum living and is a survivor of domestic abuse, having fled an abusive marriage into a women’s refuge with her young son. Determined to […]
Women Changemaker Series
Flourish supports women to create the change they see needed in communities. To date we have supported over 1000 women change makers and financially invested in over 100. The most recent programme Time To Grow supports women from all over Greater Manchester to help them with enterprising solutions to social issues and to create sustainable change
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – December
Celebrating Val Hogan of Verve Community CIC and Leigh’s Tearoom & Community Hub Val Hogan is the founder of Verve Community CIC and Leigh’s Tearoom & Community Hub, organisations built on kindness, community, and a determination to reduce vulnerability. Her career began in the Television and Broadcast industry, working with major manufacturers such as Sony […]
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – November
Claire Ferguson of Wild Lotus Wellbeing This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight Claire Ferguson, a passionate educator, therapist, and community builder whose journey through multiple careers has led her to create spaces of healing and connection. A Journey of Many Lives Claire’s path has been anything but conventional. From hospitality to teaching design and technology, […]
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – October
Changemaker of the Month: Mary Olanrewaju This October, we’re proud to celebrate Mary Olanrewaju—an extraordinary SEND educationist, counsellor, life coach, and community trainer—whose work is transforming lives across the UK and Nigeria. Mary is the founder of Equal Education Chances (EEC), a charity committed to inclusive education and social change. Her journey began with a […]
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – September✨
This month Flourish is proud to celebrate Kirsty Galloway, founder of Yellow Beacon CIC, bringing mindfulness to underserved communities in Greater Manchester to aid mental health and wellbeing. Kirsty participated in our 2022 Time to Grow programme to help consolidate her business ideas and get started with her social enterprise. After participating in the end […]
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – AUGUST✨
This month, Flourish Together is proud to celebrate Sanam Iqbal, founder of The Art of Joy Project and in-house therapist at Flourish CIC, whose work continues to inspire and uplift communities across Greater Manchester. Sanam’s story highlights the transformative power of creativity, compassion, and courage, and the role organisations like Flourish play in enabling that […]