Sister Snog
Sister Snog is one of the hottest clubs in London that attracts an eclectic mix of smart, sassy business women. Entrepreneurs. Empire builders. Movers, shakers and decision makers who share a common make-up and mind-set, a sense of adventure and a hint of humour. The face of face-to-face marketing, Sister Snog hosts over 30 sparkling business evetns a year. Members can interact directly with each other via a discrete and very private social network; create harmony by joining the choir, Sisters of Soul. Or be a guest on Annie & Hela’s weekly radio show, Sister Snog on Gas&Air on OnFM101.4. Sister Snog is a brand with a twist. Membership is by invitation only.
Challenger: Annie Brooks and Hela Wozniak-Kay
Charity: Dress For Success London
Women in Film and TV (WFTV)
WFTV is the premier membership organisation for women working in creative media in the UK, and part of an international network of over 10,000 women worldwide. We host a variety of events throughout the year, present a glamorous awards ceremony every December, and run a mentoring programme for women in the industry. We also host networking evenings, collaborate with industry bodies on research projects and lobby for women’s interests.
We are delighted to be supporting Charlie Webster in the Funny Women 10th Anniversary Charity Challenge.
Challenger: Charlie Webster
Charity: Women's Aid
Women in Journalism
Women in Journalism is a networking, campaigning, training and social organisation for women journalists who work across all the written media, from newspapers and magazines to the new media. WIJ grew out of a demand for women to be more effectively represented at senior level in newspapers and magazines, and has since evolved into a forum for women in journalism at all levels.
Challenger: Carole Stone
Charity: Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) in association with The Victoria Foundation.
Soroptimist International
Soroptimist International is a global women’s organisation. Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls through a global network of members and international partnerships. Funny Women ran a fabulous workshop at the Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) annual conference www.sigbi.org/brighton2011 showing how to use comedy in communications and building networks. Soroptimists partnered Women for Women International (WWI) 2003-2007 raising more than $2million for an international project called “Project Independence: Women Survivors of War" Soroptimists have also partnered WWI for International Women’s Day since 2009 - the work and the network continues……….
Challenger: Kate Nustedt
Charity: Women For Women
We Are The City (WATC)
WATC is a free information portal and the only central Women Network Hub designed for London's female workforce. The aim of the site is to bring you both recommendations and items of interest that are centric to working in the City & the female community. Back at WATC HQ we have huge aspirations of becoming your official little black book, so, whether you are looking for a career change, style tip, discount, a women's networking group, London Women's Events or Business Networking event or just after a decent place to eat or shop we believe that we have all the information a City Girl could possibly need! - New Content added daily!!
Challenger: Vanessa Vallely
Charity: Wellbeing of Women
British Association of Women Entrepreneurs (BAWE)
Our aim is to challenge women entrepreneurs not only be great but to be exceptional!
So if you are looking for peer group and a women’s business network that will challenge you, support you, celebrate and promote you, then the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs is the place for you.
We are looking for women entrepreneurs who want to build global brands, who want to build sustainable, profitable, innovative businesses. We are looking for women entrepreneurs who recognise the power of collaboration in business. We are looking for the women thought leaders of today and of tomorrow.
Challenger: Deb Leary
Charity: The Family Planning Association (FPA)
The National Black Women's Network (NBWN)
The NBWN is a non-profit organisation dedicated to raising the status and position of women in all walks of life.
We provide dynamic initiatives, enabling women from diverse backgrounds and occupations to develop strong professional and social contacts; high quality training and education programmes; leadership and national recognition through the forum of networking.
Pan Asian Women's Association (PAWA)
PAWA is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers. Their aim is to highlight the contribution of women of Asian background in the UK through the presentation of inspirational and thought provoking events. PAWA members select grass root charities in Asia to support, which benefit bright and motivated young women in their educational advancement. PAWA support and nurture the next generation of young Asian women by creating networking opportunities and mentoring programmes.
Challenger: Special Guest TBA
Charity: The Banyan Tree
Women in Technology
Women in Technology's aim is to increase the number of women working and achieving in the UK's technology profession. Established in 2005, we provide
a complete recruitment service, a dedicated online IT job board, host networking events and personal development and career orientated training courses.
We provide in-depth information about key matters affecting the IT industry and the people who work within it and also work with companies putting diversity at the forefront of their recruitment and emplyment policies helping them to raise their profile amongst female technologists.
Women in Technology is delighted to be involved with the Funny Women 10th Anniversary Charity Challenge, who's mission to help women find their voice is very much in line with what we aim to achieve with the work we do. Climbing out of one's comfort zone is often the way in which we can progress in both our professional and personal lives. In this challenge, we are supporting Dr Julie Greensmith AKA 'Doctor Thrill' whose success and expertise in computer science are a far cry from stand up comedy but like a true professional she has jumped right in and is up for the challenge! We look forward to supporting her, her chosen charity The Angelus Foundation and of course Funny Women in what we expect to be an entertaining event supporting good causes all round!
Challenger: Dr. Julie Greensmith
Charity: The Angelus Foundation
Ladies at E11even
Ladies at e11even is a networking company for women who are serious about growing their business.
Ladies at E11even are a dynamic group of business women who meet on a monthly basis to exchange business and to grow our businesses. When you experience good service or buy a good product you tell your friends and spread the word, this is networking in its simplest form. And business networking is very similar, if you like something you talk about it, you spread the word.
It’s widely known 80% of business is passed through word of mouth and referrals. Everyone has a group of people around them, their friends, their family, their business contacts and these people all want to buy services from trusted suppliers.
Challenger: Rowan Pelling
Charity: Children In Crisis
Seed and B. HIVE
We are proud to have Seed and B.HIVE as our supporting networks for the entire event.
Seed is founded by author and PR Guru Lynne Franks, based on her international best-seller, The SEED Handbook, the feminine way to create business. Through local Seed Circles, learning programmes and online networking, women can support each other within a dynamic and friendly community giving them the opportunity to attain their highest potential.
B. HIVE is a stylish, feminine women’s business hub and lounge where women connect, grow and do business. B.HIVE offers a place to have meetings, catch up with e-mails and hold events in a space that reflects 'the feminine way of doing business.' Something Funny Women feel passionate about!
