International Womens Day - The Millin Charity

They do this by helping women set up their own businesses, gain employability skills, access training and be part of a supportive community working towards financial independence.

The Business Gateshead team have been key in the development of Local Women Local Enterprise Gateshead and have supported The Millin Charity to make a long-lasting impact when supporting women from Gateshead to start up and grow their own businesses. The Millin Charity work to assess needs, develop services and to build links across the borough ensuring women get a holistic offer of support that meets local needs.

One woman who has benefitted from the charity's support is Emma, the face behind start-up Pear & Panda.

Emma joined the Millin Charity in October 2023 as she wanted to gain as much knowledge as she could to set up her own small business. She is a mum of two small children and was inspired to set up her business making healthy snacks for children as she noticed there weren't many options in the shops.

The Millin Charity helped Emma with, finances and pricing, market research and marketing and social media

Soon, Emma will be offering her products via Pear & Panda's subscription service so parents have fresh, healthy snacks available at all times for their hungry little ones!

We are really proud to support the Millin Charity who are doing fantastic things to empower women across the borough.