Hadrian’s Wall Walker Raises Funds for The Millin Charity

We are excited to announce that a Millin Charity Supporter is fundraising for The Millin Charity. Ann from Norfolk (a relative of Kirsty from The Millin Team) is walking the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail. It is 84 miles from Bowness on Solway in Cumbria to Wallsend in Newcastle upon Tyne. Ann plans to reach Wallsend by the end of April 2023!

Ann has a record for long-distance walking and has kindly decided to take this opportunity to raise donations for The Millin Charity.

For those reading about The Millin Charity for the first time, here is a little background info about us:

The Millin Charity is a community project based in Newcastle and Gateshead that provides specialist support to women. We work with women who face multiple disadvantages due to lack of local opportunity, language barriers, limited skills & education, poor mental health,  cycles of ongoing poverty, racial discrimination and lack of self-belief.

The Millin Charity help women set up their own businesses, gain employability skills, improve their well-being, access training and be part of a supportive community of women working towards financial independence. Through engaging with The Millin Charity, women gain the confidence and skills to not only achieve their goals but to improve their well-being, their connections and their opportunities.

As Ann walks along the route of the old wall that was built in AD122, it is amazing that she is able to benefit a small local charity in 2023.

If you would like to sponsor Ann and make a donation to The Millin Charity, you can do so by clicking this link or by copying and pasting the following website address to your browser: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themillincharity

Please feel welcome to leave your name and a message. We are in the process of setting up a JustGiving Page for this event and will transfer all donations & messages once it goes live. If you would like your donation to remain anonymous, please note this when donating.

A huge thank you to anyone who is able to donate.

 Click here to donate

 

Exciting news! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we will be going ahead with our Millin Charity Festive Pop-up Market at The Grainger market this year!

The Millin Charity will be holding it’s Annual Festive Market at The Grainger Market on Friday 3rd December 2021 10.00am-2.30pm.

We will have a variety of stalls held by enterprising local women who will be selling a fantastic range of unique handmade crafts and food products.

This is a great opportunity to visit your local market, pick up some Christmas gifts and support the members of The Millin Charity who are getting started in business.

For Further information please get in touch.

LOCAL WOMEN LOCAL ENTERPRISE IN GATESHEAD

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce that Local Women Local Enterprise will be launching a brand new programme of specialist enterprise support for women in Gateshead. This project is funded by European Structural & Investment Funds.Through this project, women will have access to;

  • Specialist Enterprise Courses & Workshops
  • Advice & Guidance from our team of Specialist Business Advisors
  • Practical Support to start Trading to the public
  • Confidence Building and Well-Being Services
If you are you looking for support to develop your own business idea, why not get in touch and find out how you can get involved!
We are hosting a Virtual Opening Day via Zoom on Tuesday 3rd November 1.00-2.00pm. This is an opportunity for women to;
  • Find out more about Local Women Local Enterprise and the support we offer
  • Meet some of our specialist Advisors
  • Start thinking about your next steps and the support you need to achieve your enterprise goals
To join this session, please book in advance by clicking the button below and register your interest (eligibility criteria applies).If you are unable to access this session but would like to find out more, please get in touch.

BOOK A PLACE TODAY

This project is funded by European Structural & Investment Funds. Eligibility criteria applies – Please enquire within.

SPECIALIST ENTERPRISE SUPPORT FOR WOMEN THROUGH THE NET CORONAVIRUS APPEAL FUND

The Millin Charity is thrilled to have received funds from the NET Coronavirus Appeal Fund at the Tyne & Wear and Northumberland Community Foundation to support local women whose businesses or start-ups have been affected or disrupted by Covid-19.

This programme will offer specialist enterprise support including;

  • Enterprise Workshops;
    • Making your Business Covid-19 Safe
    • Risk Assessing your Business for Covid-19
    • Basic Bookkeeping & Finances
    • Engaging Customers through Social Media
    • Selling Online
  • One-to-one Risk Management Advice
  • One-to-one Business Advice
  • Emotional & Well-being Support through Appointments with the Community Development Team
  • Regular Newsletters with Business Tips and Guidance

Get in touch now to register your interest & to tell us your support needs.

This project is free of charge for women living in Newcastle & Gateshead.