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Planet Pack Project, Stakeholders, sponsors and supporters launch

The Builder Book team held a special launch event for stakeholders, sponsors and supporters of their Planet Pack Project.

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Headline sponsors The Printroom UK hosted the event at their excellent sustainable printing facility in Bootle. All our resources are being printed by them.

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Our team were honoured to welcome Lord Lieutenant Mr Mark Blundell and Vice Lord Lieutenant Mr Robert TH Owen from the Merseyside Lieutenantantcy. Who spoke about the importance of such projects for children. 

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The Mayor of Sefton Cllr June Burns and Lord Mayor of Liverpool Cllr Richard Kemp CBE also attended and spoke of the importance of literacy and community.

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Founder of PuzzleDuck, Mal Blackburne (sponsors for our digital treasure hunt) addressed the room about the importance of making children engage with activities and learning opportunities.

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We are now looking forward to distributing 10,000 Planet Packs to children around the Liverpool City Region and Flintshire. We hope they enjoy them. 

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NORTHERN POWER WOMAN
AWARD WINNERS

We are thrilled to announce that we are the winner of the 2024 Mirco Organisation Award at this

year's Northern Power Woman Awards.

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Northern Power Women Awards Winners Spotlight Northern Role Models, Innovators, Disruptors and Leaders   

· Largest celebration of gender equality in Europe, now in its eighth year   

· Shining a light on purpose-driven business for good  

· Eleven winners announced showcase individuals and companies transforming communities and industries   

  

We Are Power, the leading organisation driving gender equality and positive change across the North of England, is proud to announce the winners of its illustrious 2024 Northern Power Women Awards, now in its eighth year.   

  

The awards are the largest celebration of gender equality in Europe and showcase Northern-based trailblazing organisations and individuals (of all genders) who are exceptional role models and pioneers of positive change. They were presented at a formal ceremony on 18th March 2024 at Manchester Central Convention Complex. The event is sponsored by EY (for the fourth year running), one of the largest professional services networks in the world.  

  

The event was attended by a host of inspiring role models including Manchester Corinthians Ladies Football Club, a team of rebels who defied the FA ban on women playing football during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s - becoming world superstars and beating the likes of Germany and Juventus.  

 

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, also attended the awards, where she received a surprise Public Spotlight Award for her dedication to the West Yorkshire region by improving inclusivity and equity through her investment into transport and education and the launch of the Women's Safety Unit. 

  

Simone Roche, MBE, CEO of We Are Power says: “The truly exceptional line up of 2024 winners demonstrate everything we stand for: gender equality, diversity, business for good and prosperity. They show the enormous impact people can have on their industries and communities.”  

  

She adds: “The awards grow each year and we’re proud to showcase stand out leadership and incredible role models. Celebrating the power women of the North!”   

 

Stephen Church, Managing Partner at EY says: “The level of competition this year was truly remarkable. We are incredibly impressed with all the individuals and organisations who were acknowledged and want to congratulate all of the well-deserved winners. We are proud to continue our sponsorship of the Northern Power Women Awards for the fourth consecutive year, continuing our commitment to advancing gender equality in the UK.” 

 

He adds: “It's important for us at EY to be working with organisations whose values align with our own." 

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