about
We are committed to recognising and supporting employers that align with and aspire to achieve gender equality and inclusivity for all women in business. We aim to bring about improvements and to showcase pioneering approaches within the business community.
The Charter was launched by the Bristol Women's Commission, established when the Mayor signed the European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local Life in 2013. In 2020, we launched as a Community Interest Company, a company whose sole purpose is to do work that is of benefit to the community.
The Charter was launched by the Bristol Women's Commission, established when the Mayor signed the European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local Life in 2013. In 2020, we launched as a Community Interest Company, a company whose sole purpose is to do work that is of benefit to the community.
our team
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sandra gordon - directorAt the heart of everything I do is about increasing representation and giving everyone a chance to be the best they can be and to bring balance and equity to those groups who are disadvantaged in our society. My hope is that everyone in Bristol and the surrounding areas have an equal opportunity to benefit and enjoy the fruits of this prosperous vibrant city.
It will be normal to see diverse role models and those in senior prominent positions of power easily visible and reflect the make-up of a changing region. For our young women growing up, not to feel less than you are, or accept less than you are. I am proud to be part of the team implementing a charter that is helping to drive and deliver a gendered balance workplace. Twitter LinkedIn Email |
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Kristal Mcnamara - DIRECTORI'm passionate about ensuring that there is gender equality and equal opportunity for ALL those that are underrepresented in the workforce. With a corporate background as a senior business leader, qualified and experienced in HR, Change and Programme Management, by day I run an HR change consulting business. I work with the charter in my spare time support our member businesses, promote the charter goals to new members and create more equal opportunity for all women in business in Bristol.
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sonia cohen - admin managerDifference has historically been the justification for rules and behaviours. Growing up with Deaf parents, I have always been aware of social inequalities. By day I work as a HR Coordinator and have developed my career working in people centred roles. Here to support current and new businesses. Each of the Charter's goals is to provide a better working practice for women. Supporting businesses and the employee experience. This has a domino effect on our society. When working with amazing values, it’s easy for me to support signatories and explore the great progress taking place.
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SARAH BYFIELD - MArketing managerAs a woman and a mother, I want us to live in a world where we embrace and celebrate difference. Only when we do this can we as a society benefit from the unique qualities that each person can contribute to our world. I have years of experience in marketing in my career and I joined the Charter Team to help spread the word and work towards a future in our city where women are truly celebrated for their contribution to the workplace.
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"Bristol continues to dominate as a vanguard of our cultural narrative - never shying away from a challenge, no matter how disruptive. And gender equality is disruptive - in the best possible way."
JENNA HOLLIDAY, GENDER SPECIALIST
JENNA HOLLIDAY, GENDER SPECIALIST
Ambassadors
KIKI PADDY
Kiki is an entrepreneur and management consultant with extensive experience in strategy and operations. Her career spans across several industries including legal, housing, social enterprise, technology, and financial services. As a founding member of the Black Professionals Network and Founder of the International Graduate Success Accelerator (IGSA), she advocates for the empowerment of black and ethnic minority professionals to build successful careers and reach their full potential.
Find Kiki: LinkedIn
serrie chapman
Serrie is the co-founder of Women’s Tech Hub, set up to encourage local women in tech and find ways that they can develop their careers. She is currently the principal Safety Engineer at Fusion processing and has 20 years of experience working across the automotive and rail domain.
JESS WOODSFORD
Jess is a professional coach, trainer and facilitator, with a passion for equality and social justice. In her role as a coach, she works with individuals and managers to become inclusive and empowering leaders. Jess previously worked as a senior leader in the public sector, focusing on equality of opportunity to higher education. Jess is the Co-Founder / Co-Director of Inclusive Futures CIC, a not for profit community interest company, which provides coaching programmes to support underrepresented groups to access and succeed in higher education.
Annie budd
Annie has a wealth of experience in the recruitment industry recruiting across UK, USA and Asia. At Sharkfin, Annie’s role largely focuses on working with clients in order to achieve their Talent / Hiring Strategies from Headhunting to Employer Branding & Onboarding processes.
COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY REGISTERED IN ENGLAND & WALES
REGISTRATION NUMBER: 12516760
REGISTRATION NUMBER: 12516760
