MWOTY Where are they now: Louise Gillespie – Jessie & Co turns 10
Eleven years on from being named Merseyside Woman of the Year 2013, Louise Gillespie and daughter Jess are celebrating a very special milestone – 10 years of their mother-daughter owned business, Jessie & Co. Prescot business owner Louise was celebrated at the 2013 awards for her leadership of the rapidly expanding jewellery brand, Jessie’s Jewels, […]
Friend of MWOTY Claire Mooney Passes Away
Singer, songwriter, humanitarian and friend of MWOTY, Claire Mooney, has passed away following a long and brave battle with cancer. Claire had been determined to perform at this year’s MWOTY 2024 awards, and when her illness meant that wasn’t possible, Claire typically found a way, recording the song for us to play and sing along […]
Another top award for Alfie’s Squad!
Alfie’s Squad was recognised at the MWOTY 2023 awards, when Allison Furlong, was named ‘Woman of Courage’ (sponsored by Auteur Media) for her at CEO, supporting Alfie in establishing the charity. Since then the charity has gone from strength to strength, expanding its in-person offering and launching an online group, so the organisation can help […]
A Community Standing Strong
Just a month after the joy and celebration of MWOTY 2024, an unthinkable tragedy unfolded when three young girls from Southport – Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine – were killed in a horrific knife attack that shook not just our community, but the whole of the UK. […]
“Southport Strong Together Appeal” Launches with Initial £50,000 Donation
The Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Sefton Council and Sefton CVS, has activated an urgent fundraising appeal for all those affected by the knife attack in Southport yesterday. The Southport Strong Together Appeal, which has already received its first donation of £50,000 from the Liverpool ONE Foundation, will help to meet the immediate […]
Palm House Offers Free Transition Programme & School Visits
Sefton Park Palm House is offering a free transition programme this summer and has two spaces left. The transition programme is a free 6-week programme during the summer holidays, made possible thanks to the People on the Lane funding. The sessions are aimed at children transitioning from primary to secondary school. This is a great […]
Lucky’s Cafe+ Free Hot Meals Initiative Returns
Women to Watch 2023 winner, Lucky Ali, has announced the return of Lucky’s Café+ Community Free Hot Meals Initiative for this summer! Building on the incredible success of last winter’s rollout, which ran from December 2023 to February 2024, Lucky’s Cafe+ is continuing its mission to support those in need. Last winter, the initiative provided […]
“Carry the Weight” for Alfie’s Squad
Lightbody Health CIC will be undertaking its annual ‘Carry the Weight’ walk from Southport to Otterspool Prom in Liverpool to raise money for Alfie’s Squad CIC. Alfie’s Squad – led by MWOTY 2023 Woman of Courage winner Allison Furlong and her son Alfie Fitzsimmons – supports children and their families who have been bereaved by […]
Swarm of nominations for St Helens Bees at Netball One Awards
St Helens Bees Netball Club celebrated a swarm of nominations at the North West Netball One Awards on Sunday 7th July – and came home with a win! The club had nominations in five categories including, unsung hero award (two nominees), Coach of The Year (four nominees), Young Volunteer Of The Year (two nominees), Club […]
Abseil for the Choir With No Name
Calling all adrenaline-seekers who want to make a difference! The Choir With No Name Liverpool, which is managed by our 2024 Woman Making a Difference, Ema Quinn, is looking for people to join a team of 30 abseiling 150 ft off the Anglican Cathedral, to raise money for the choir! There are a few places […]