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Allyson Houghton
2020 Finalist Stories

Allyson Houghton

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Domestic Abuse Symposium with Dr Trish Houghton
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Domestic Abuse Symposium with Dr Trish Houghton

As part of our #Impact100 campain, 2019's Women in Education & Woman of the Year winner, Dr Trish Houghton hosted a symposium in September 2019 working with the Endeavour Charity on Domestic Abuse Awareness. The event was hosted at Bolton University and was proved so popular that it ‘sold out’ within 48 hours! The symposium covering topics such as the Dos & Don'ts, What you can do to assist someone going through domestic abuse, how to properly support someone going through domestic abuse & directing them to organisations which deal with domaestic abuse on an expert level, and also sharing some survivor's stories.
#ColourForCancer NHS Fundraising
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#ColourForCancer NHS Fundraising

2019 GirlUp Award Winner Linda Mulvey has been working closely with Boot Out Breast Cancer in raising money for the NHS through a fun & exciting colouring campaign! This Tuesday, the  5th May, it's your chance to show your support by joining our fun campaign ColourForCancer for the NHS. Click the links to find out how to get involved NOW! https://www.bootoutbreastcancer.org.uk/…/colourforcancer-f…/ https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/colour-for-cancer Not everyone is able to get out and do a run for charity so for those who are self-isolating, those who are ill, disabled, or who prefer something more creative. Get out your colouring pens, felt pens, paints or simply download and colour in on your computer. We want to see what amazing creations you can come up with and we have provi...
DYT Choir Fundraiser assisted by Linda Mulvey
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DYT Choir Fundraiser assisted by Linda Mulvey

#SocialImpact-#MoreThanJustAwards Linda Mulvey, our Inspire Women 2019 #GirlUp Award winner, has been working hard during this current crisis in order to help a local choir raise money for NHS workers. Giving over 80 hours of her time to put together a heartwarming video of over 60 choir members singing Proud by Heather Small, the video has now raised £3,060 for the NHS. Do Your Thing Choir are running an #isolatedbuttogether campaign so that our incredible NHS can do their thing, and we can do our thing isolated but together for the sake of humanity and our beautiful world. Donations can be made through JustGiving by clicking this link. https://www.justgiving.com/fund…/doyourthingchoir-connective Dated: 9th April 2020 Our #GirlupAward Winner 2019 #LindaMulvey “The incredible stories o...
Jacqueline Bev Woodland – Women in Law – Winner
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Jacqueline Bev Woodland – Women in Law – Winner

Women in Law - Winner Jacqueline Beverley Woodland!! Jacqueline is a trained soldier who served in the Guyana Defence Force from 1978 to 1984 as a PA to one of the female Commanding Officers. This is when Jacqueline first discovered her passion for the Legal field. Jacqueline is educated in Business Principles Management & Leadership and has completed the national OBV Magistrates mentoring project. She has worked at the HMRC as a regional officer and as an advocate against child abuse, domestic abuse and inadequate elderly care, before moving on to being the UK Immigration Specialist in 2008. In this role she fought her way to earning an Employee Award & was rewarded for her excellent work! Jaqueline has since climbed the ladder further, becoming a member of the ILPA and Owner and...
Jo Potts – Women in Fitness & Wellbeing – Winner
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Jo Potts – Women in Fitness & Wellbeing – Winner

Fitness & Wellbeing - Winner Jo Potts!!! ‘True Serenity’ opened in 2009 with the goal of reaching as many people in Rochdale as possible, offering them opportunities and high quality information when it comes to Health and Wellbeing. Created through Jo’s own personal experiences and her wish to make a difference. Jo was approached in regards to the lack of services for families handling Autism, with hopes that she could do something. She researched into autism and gained Certs in Autism/Aspergers to better understand the condition and engage those affected in health and well-being activities. Jo created the non-profit Autism Empowerment CIC under the name “Enlightening’ – funded through Rochdale MBC and the NHS. Enlightening does over 200 therapeutic intentions per month for children ...
Siobhan Courtney – Women in Business – Winner
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Siobhan Courtney – Women in Business – Winner

Women in Business - Winner Siobhan Courtney! Siobhan launched her business after recovering from osteosarcoma when she was pregnant with her first child. Being in the recruitment business for over 20 years, Siobhan has expanded her business ‘The Eventus Recruitment Group’ significantly since its formation, branching out from exclusively legal recruitment specialists to HR, finance, accounting, coaching & training and more. Siobhan offers a thorough service to create a perfect match for both her clients and candidates. She believes that a work/life balance in crucial, initially working from home but organising regular meet ups with her team & interaction over phones. Giving her team the flexibility needed to pursue their lifestyles whilst remaining employed. Siobhan is also a parti...
Paula Slater – SHEro Award – Inspire Winner 2019
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Paula Slater – SHEro Award – Inspire Winner 2019

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Linda Lam – Women in Hospitality – Winner
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Linda Lam – Women in Hospitality – Winner

Women in Hospitality - Winner Linda Lam!! Linda has been heavily involved with charity work since 2004, hosting multiple charity events at her restaurant (Rainbow88) for free – never declining a single one! Linda also supports other events with outside catering, again provided free of charge from the good of her heart. When Chinese New Year comes around, Linda invites local schools, nurseries, scout groups, and several charities to come to her restaurant and be educated on Chinese culture & the significance of it’s traditions – providing all involved with free education and food! In 2017, Linda was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, and throughout her chemo & radiotherapy continued to host charity events for the less fortunate, and hosted a massive event on the 18th anniversary of the ...
Dr. Trish Houghton – Women in Education – Winner
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Dr. Trish Houghton – Women in Education – Winner

Women in Education - Winner Dr. Trish Houghton!!! Enrolling as a Nurse in 1988, Mother of two Dr. Trish quickly climbed the ladder and became a qualified nurse in just two years, and later on a registered nurse in 1996! She also balanced her full time job with studying, and earned a BA Heath Studies degree. Throughout her medical career, Dr. Trish has nurtured and supported junior staff & students in their studies, eventually moving into the Education sector. Employed by the University of Bolton in 2005, Dr. Trish began as a Senior Lecturer, where she successfully earned a Masters in Collaborative Healthcare with a distinction grade – and was later promoted to the Academic Coordinator for Quality role. Dr. Trish planned, wrote, developed and implemented a new model of nurse education:...