Efforts to support Island's female entrepreneurs and business leaders hailed a success

Isle of Man Women's Collective marking first anniversary

Efforts to bring female entrepreneurs and business leaders on the Island together over the last year have been hailed a success.

The Isle of Man Women’s Collective will celebrate its first anniversary on 8 March on International Women’s Day.

Its events – which see female speakers from Manx businesses share their insights and expertise - regularly attract between 40 and 70 attendees.

The idea was launched by business owners Kat Whittaker and Kirstie Nickson.

Kirstie told Simon Richardson it’s been a positive 12 months and they’re looking forward to 2025: