WomenChangemakers

Changemaker of the Month: Jill Clifford At Flourish, we love celebrating individuals whose passion for supporting others creates lasting change in their communities. This month, we’re delighted to spotlight Jill Clifford, founder of The Community Counsellor—a compassionate social entrepreneur whose journey is a powerful example of perseverance, collaboration, and purpose. Jill’s Journey with Flourish Jill first connected […]

Changemaker of the Month: Amna Choudry At Flourish, we are proud to celebrate individuals who not only invest in their own growth but go on to create meaningful impact in the lives of others. This month, we’re delighted to spotlight Amna Choudry—a compassionate, and purpose-driven changemaker whose journey reflects the power of intention, courage, and service. […]

Sarah Spanton is Director of Waymarking C.I.C, based at the Flourish Hub at Heaton Chapel Station. This February Waymarking celebrated 5 years as a social enterprise – guiding people in their neighbourhoods to co-create healthy, thriving and resilient places. Sarah began her career in the creative sector before studying urban regeneration and development at the […]

Ban Mahkouk heard about the Time to Grow programme from another participant on the programme. She knew she wanted to do something to benefit the community and use her previous skills working with a social enterprise combining cooking and ESOL activities, but without the knowledge and support, she didn’t know where to start. She specifically […]

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 […]