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Richmond Council Women’s Network

Purpose:
  • The Women’s Network at Richmond Council is one of 4 staff support groups and all women staff are members. We have a planning group of volunteers which consists of staff across all Council departments and we aim to help to fulfil the netowrk’s objectives:
    • To reflect the Council organisation's objectives and needs;
    • To respond to women's professional, managerial and individual needs;
    • To act as a forum for sharing information both departmentally and organisationally; and
    • To improve service delivery by developing effective communication between network members.
  • We have a small budget allocated each year to fund special events and seminars throughout the year to support these objectives.
  • The Network now contributes through consultation to strategic developments which ensures the Council fulfils its commitment as an equal opportunities employer.
  • We also organise social events where women can meet in a warm and friendly environment to network with other women across the Council.
    • Activities:
  • In the last few months we have organised a “Be The Best You Can Be” initiave being a series of seminars around image, first impressions outer and inner confidence. A Summer picnic for Breakthough breast cancer charity.
  • We are part of the consultation process for any new HR policies being proposed.
  • We are also doing a community event for women who want to return to the workplace. We are using our own HR resources as well as community resources – image consultant local job centre etc.
    • Region or specific community:
    Women Staff of London Borough of Richmond
    Membership Criteria if any:
    Women Staff of Richmond Council
    Membership Fee if any:
    None
    Contact Name:
    Current Chair – Frances Kavanagh
    Contact Address:
    Civic Centre
    York Street
    Twickenham
    TW1 3BZ
    Contact Phone:
    020 8891 7942
    Contact Mobile:
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    Contact Email:
    f.kavanagh@richmond.gov.uk
    Contact Web:
    http://www.richmond.gov.uk
    Funders if any:
    None
    Other Information:
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