SGD Fire Protection Officially Launches the SGD Foundation
SGD Fire Protection has launched the SGD Foundation, a major milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the communities it serves across the Knowsley Borough and beyond. The SGD Foundation has been created to provide meaningful support to Community Interest Companies (CICs) throughout Knowsley, offering access to grants that will help fund impactful projects, […]
Little Globy: Inspiring the Next Generation to Engineer a Better World
MWOTY 2026 Arts, Media and Culture Finalist, Dr Cristina-Steliana Mihailovici shares the story behind her creation “Little Globy” and her vision for a better world. Cristina said: “I have always believed that engineering is about people, purpose, and protecting our planet. Throughout my career as an engineer, researcher, lecturer, sustainability advocate, and CEO of Tide […]
25 years since the Palm House reopened: Anniversary festival launches this September
Sefton Park Palm House is celebrating 25 years since it reopened its doors following its major restoration with the launch of a special Palm House Festival this September. On Sunday 6 September, exactly 25 years to the day since the Palm House reopened to the public on 6 September 2001, visitors are invited to come […]
Community Support Plan – Because Every Charity Deserves Great IT Support
MWOTY 2026 Professional Services finalist and director of MICT Ltd, Amanda Martins, has been assisting charities and community organisations across the North West with IT support for more than 17 years. Here she shares details of her Community Support Plan. Amanda said: “At MICT Ltd, we understand that many small charities simply don’t have the […]
Isla Gladstone to host landmark tenth Community Christmas Day Dinner
Just ahead of her epic Mersey swim on Saturday 1st August, to raise funds for Bay Tree Cookery Academy CIC’s landmark tenth Community Christmas Day Dinner, Merseyside Woman of the Year 2026, Michelle O’Dwyer has revealed the exciting new venue for this years event. The tenth Community Christmas Day Dinner will be hosted at the Isla […]
Hall Brown marks 10 years of specialist family law
This year marks a very special milestone for Hall Brown Family Law as the firm celebrates its 10th birthday. Founded in April 2016 by Sam Hall and James Brown, with MWOTY 2026 finalist Natalie Dickson later establishing the Liverpool office, the firm was created with a clear ambition: to deliver exceptional family law advice alongside […]
Michelle O’Dwyer revealed as Merseyside Woman of the Year 2026
Michelle O’Dwyer, celebrated chef and founder of Bay Tree Cookery CIC, has been named the Merseyside Woman of the Year 2026. Recognised for her unwavering commitment to eradicating hunger and fostering inclusivity through pioneering solutions such as recipe kits with virtual cookery classes, Michelle has enabled people to not only develop practical skills and connect […]
Finalists’ Evening: MWOTY 2026 is here!
MWOTY week officially started on Monday 22nd June, with its annual finalists’ evening event at Fogo de Chão (formerly Fazenda Liverpool). A special day in the MWOTY calendar, finalists evening brings together the incredible women shortlisted for the awards together with MWOTY organisers, team and sponsors for an evening of celebration. Guests enjoyed drinks and […]
The Choir with No Name Liverpool welcomes local poet to annual “Big Gig”
The Choir with No Name (CWNN) Liverpool’s annual “Big Gig” returns to the Everyman on Saturday 18th July, with local poet Joseph Roberts as its special guest. The group, whose choir manager, Ema Quinn won the Inspirational Women category at MWOTY 2024, involves people impacted by homelessness and marginalisation. The “Big Gig” is set to […]
Natasha Dowie revealed as MWOTY 2026 guest speaker
TV pundit and former professional footballer Natasha Dowie will be the guest speaker at the Merseyside Women of the Year (MWOTY) awards 2026 later this month, with the event now almost sold out. She will be interviewed about her life and career at the annual celebration of inspirational Merseyside women by CEO of the Community […]