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Let’s Talk Money: Molly the Butterfly Is Fluttering into Classrooms

29Jul

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Let’s Talk Money: Molly the Butterfly Is Fluttering into Classrooms

Financial literacy is not a luxury. It’s a life skill — and one that’s often left too late. That’s why Let’s Talk Money, an award-winning initiative founded by Gulnaz Brennan, is making its way into classrooms, starting a conversation that matters long before adulthood. Rooted in Gulnaz’s personal experiences and years of community work, Let’s Talk Money was created to tackle the silent crisis of financial vulnerability — especially among women and young people. The initiative was born out of lived realities: women trapped in financial coercion, families derailed by poor money habits, and generations growing up without basic financial confidence. In 2025, Gulnaz was recognised nationally as one of the top five inspirational women in the UK by the ...

From Financial Fear to Freedom: How Let’s Talk Money Is Transforming Classrooms, One Butterfly at a Time

30Jun

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From Financial Fear to Freedom: How Let’s Talk Money Is Transforming Classrooms, One Butterfly at a Time

The Let’s Talk Money initiative was founded by Gulnaz Brennan with a simple but powerful mission: to make financial literacy a right, not a privilege. Launched three years ago through Orange Hubs, podcasts, and webinars, the programme began by supporting women in understanding and reclaiming their financial autonomy. Gulnaz encountered story after story — women trapped in financial coercion, overwhelmed by debt, manipulated by fraud, or simply afraid to ask questions about money. These weren’t just financial issues; they were human rights issues. And then came a moment of clarity: If we want to change women’s futures, we have to start with children. That’s when Let’s Talk Money began its journey into education — into n...

Let’s Talk Money: Building Financial Confidence from the Very Start

28May

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Let’s Talk Money: Building Financial Confidence from the Very Start

A She Inspires Foundation Initiative Money touches every aspect of our lives — yet too often, conversations about money are shrouded in silence, especially for women and girls. At the She Inspires Foundation, we are changing that narrative — one powerful conversation at a time. Founded with Purpose The Let’s Talk Money initiative was founded by Gulnaz Brennan, a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and the visionary behind the She Inspires Foundation. For Gulnaz, the journey is deeply personal. Having witnessed the devastating effects of financial coercion, generational financial illiteracy, and the silent struggles of women in abusive relationships, she recognised a painful truth: without financial education, independence remains out of reach for f...

She Inspires Launches “Molly’s Money Adventures – Book 2” to Champion Financial Literacy for Girls

28Apr

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She Inspires Launches “Molly’s Money Adventures – Book 2” to Champion Financial Literacy for Girls

April marks a significant milestone for She Inspires as we proudly launched “Molly’s Money Adventures – Inspired by the Wisdom of Goddess Lakshmi (Book 2)” – a heart-warming and empowering story aimed at sowing the seeds of financial confidence, knowledge, and independence in our children, particularly our girls. With the help of #MollytheMoneyButterfly, we are embarking on a powerful mission: to instil a lifelong understanding of money, choices, and opportunity from the earliest stages of life. Financial literacy is freedom. It is safety, it is empowerment, and it is opportunity. When women understand money, they create choices – and when they have choices, they drive real, lasting impact. We were thrilled to celebrate this special moment alongside Alison Marsh, ...

Moneysaurus and Molly the Money Butterfly

13Jan

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Moneysaurus and Molly the Money Butterfly

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new financial literacy book, Moneysaurus and Molly the Money Butterfly, the first in an exciting series designed to introduce children in nursery and early years education to essential money skills. Date: Tuesday, 30th January 2025 Time: 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Eagley Schoolhouse Nursery, 598 Darwen Road, Bolton, BL7 9RY Come along for an evening of wine, nibbles, and an engaging book reading session, where you’ll meet Molly the Money Butterfly and learn how we’re making financial education accessible for children. Why Financial Literacy for Children Matters The launch of Moneysaurus and Molly the Money Butterfly marks an important step in our Let’s Talk Money i...

Let’s Talk Money – Financial Wellbeing for Women

30Dec

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Let’s Talk Money – Financial Wellbeing for Women

Led by Gulnaz Brennan, a passionate advocate for financial literacy for women, and co-founder Ray Hanks, *Let’s Talk Money* is a transformative initiative dedicated to empowering women, the elderly, and survivors of domestic abuse. Supported by a team of seasoned practitioners, this project is deeply rooted in community needs and shaped by the experiences and feedback of those we aim to support. We are grateful to the National Lottery Community Fund for their support, which will enable us to continue this vital work for the next two years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrpkbRWwTi8 https://sheinspiresfoundation.org.uk/letstalkmoney

SheInspires Successfully Delivers Lead with Influence Course for Women in Business

10May

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SheInspires Successfully Delivers Lead with Influence Course for Women in Business

SheInspires, in collaboration with the AKKA Foundation- Maharashtra (India), proudly delivered its highly anticipated Lead with Influence Course for Women in Business. This five-day intensive program, exclusively available to members of FICCI FLO India, proved to be a transformative experience, equipping participants with essential leadership skills and empowering them to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape. The course, designed as a comprehensive blend of interactive tutor-led sessions, engaging videos, thought-provoking quizzes, inspiring presentations, and insights from expert speakers, provided participants with a holistic understanding of key leadership concepts. Covering a wide range of essential topics, including effective leadership foundations, strategies for leadi...

Bolton’s The Orange Hub receive £10k boost for their work

7Nov

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Bolton’s The Orange Hub receive £10k boost for their work

THE work of a group of Bolton businesswomen helping the worldwide campaign to prevent violence against women and girls has been given a £10,000 boost. The Orange Hub is an offshoot of the Bolton-based SheInspires Awards and part of the United Nations’ Secretary General’s “Orange the World” movement. This aims to stop violence towards women and girls and, to support this, the Hub created an initiative called Let’s Talk Money promoting financial independence. Now, this initiative has been given £10,000 in the Aviva Community Awards which SheInspires’ co-founder Gulnaz Brennan commented, made them feel “incredibly honoured.” She added: “This recognition stands as a testament to the remarkable support we’ve received from the Aviva Community Fund and Bolton company Stanmore Insuranc...

Empowering Communities: SheInspires Community Outreach Projects

23Oct

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Empowering Communities: SheInspires Community Outreach Projects

As the Founder of SheInspires and an advocate for positive change, I’m constantly inspired by the incredible strength and resilience of the individuals and communities we work with. Our journey has been marked by a commitment to making a real difference in the lives of those who often remain unseen and unheard. Today, I want to shine a light on our community outreach projects, such as Taste of Bolton, the pivotal role of Orange Champions, and the remarkable connections we’ve nurtured in Bolton and beyond. Taste of Bolton: A Connection Through Food Food is more than sustenance; it's a bridge that connects people. Taste of Bolton was a project that I hold close to my heart. Our mission was to reach out to isolated women facing poverty and the harsh realities of a cost-of-living crisis....

4Jan

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We Are Orange

What we do We work with domestic abuse charities to identify women who need work to become independent. In some instances, the charity may well have prepared them with their own ‘job ready’ training. The charity will provide us with a CV for each candidate that will have an anonymised name at the outset, with no address or contact details. This is to minimise the number of organisations who know the identity of individuals in our programme. Together with the CV, candidates will need to complete their own statement of what type of employment they might be attracted to. We will provide a template for them to do this. The referring charity will assist the candidate with both CV and template but the Foundation will take on this task if required, in a mann...