We wanted to hear about women in the county’s business community making a real impact at all levels.
And we asked our readers to let us know about the people innovating, pioneering new ways of working, creating new products or services and tackling challenges for the benefit of the business they work in.
We’ve chosen, with the aid of our invited panel, a list of 20 who we believe represent the very best values of Lancashire’s inspirational women – ‘the difference makers’.
We publish the list here, not in any particular order, to celebrate the impact these women are having in their businesses, workplaces and beyond.
Richard Slater, publisher of Lancashire Business View, says: “This year we wanted
to write about the difference-makers at every level.
It is excellent
to see the progress being made, but we know there is more to be done
“So, we are featuring women at the heart of business whose ambition, creativity and drive are making a real difference in their own organisation, to their sector, or to the wider Lancashire economy and its communities. We think you will agree it is a fascinating list.”
OUR PANEL Karen Tems
Karen has run The Business Network Central and East Lancashire since its launch in October 2009. With a background in learning and development, Karen believes that networking with like-minded people is key to success.
Sara Beaumont Director
@WHNSolicitors @
whnsolicitors.co.uk
HOW YOU TOO CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
At Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall Solicitors, the directors and staff are encouraged to support the local communities in which they are based. For commercial disputes director, Sara Beaumont, this has led to her taking up a voluntary role as an Enterprise Adviser to her former secondary school.
An Enterprise Adviser works with a school or college to bridge the gap between the world of work and education, working with the Careers Leader and wider senior leaders of the school or college to create opportunities for young people.
Sara became an Enterprise Adviser in November 2019 and has been working with the school to develop and improve its careers education. She is dedicated to making a lasting impact on the future outcomes of young people.
The main elements of the role are: Amy Lancaster-Hall
Amy is a chartered marketer working in automotive retail. For the last 16 years she has been group marketing manager for Lancashire-based family-owned Bowker Motor Group. Her role has also included marketing for Porsche Centre Preston since it opened in 2019.
Sara Beaumont
Sara joined WHN in 2006 as a trainee, qualified as a solicitor in 2008 and was appointed a partner 2015. She specialises in resolving commercial disputes at all levels – both before and after the issue of court proceedings – and is experienced in the use of alternative dispute resolution, particularly mediation.
Darshana Patel
Darshana works in Lancashire County Council’s economic development team and for the last six years has led on finance and compliance management for Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub. As part of the Boost programme management team she is involved in project and contract management of six key projects.
Sunny Sandwell
Sunny is a multi-award winning ‘Director of Fun’ from the Fun Experts and Fun at Work. Having built her businesses from scratch in Lancashire over a 20 year period, she leads a team delivering fun to workplaces across the UK. Sunny also shares her vast knowledge and experience through talks and mentoring.
• To support the school or college’s senior leadership team strategically to develop and evaluate their careers plan.
• To provide a valuable employer’s perspective on how a school or college can embed labour market information and opportunities into the careers programme.
• To engage with local businesses and employers in your network to put a wide variety of careers opportunities at the heart of young people’s education.
The role is open to business professionals who come from any industry sector or professional background.
Being an Enterprise Adviser is a great opportunity to give something back to your community; to better understand the education sector and the challenges faced; to develop skills in communication and strategy development; and to support a local school or college to deliver world class careers guidance to their students.
If you want to make a difference and are interested in becoming an Enterprise Adviser then you can find out more here:
https://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/
For more information please contact:
Sara.Beaumont@
whnsolicitors.co.uk 0161 761 4611
www.whnsolicitors.co.uk
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