The Financial Mail Women’s
Forum (FMWF) is hosting an event, in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group and
Halifax, on the 27th November. This evening will see the winners of
the Fresh Start Awards announced, these awards are for women with great
business ideas, who hope to become entrepreneurs when they leave prison.
Best selling author,
Martina Cole, who was head of the judging panel will be handing out the awards.
Fiona Cannon of Lloyds banking Group will also be attending, it was her vision
that led to Lloyds sponsoring these awards and her support is vital for the
Financial Freedom newsletter.
Lisa Buckingham, chair of
the FMWF, editor of the Financial Mail on Sunday and editor of Financial
Freedom, when describing the event said “I have been truly impressed by the
quality of the entries, the clear desire of our contestants to give something
back to society and the sheer bravery of the women who have had the courage to
allow their business ideas to be judged.”
In other news, the deadline
for the Breaking the Mould Awards is fast approaching – 15th November.
These awards, run in partnership with the 30% Club, celebrate the achievements
of companies who are creating a platform for talented females who will become
the women leaders of tomorrow.
This Christmas event, is a ‘Black
handbags’ do, so bring along a black handbag to donate to Dress for Success, a charity
that helps disadvantage women enter the workplace, and in return you will get a
raffle ticket to the prize draw on the night.
For more information,
visit: www.fmwf.com
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