3 December 2024
We are proud to announce our latest community partnership with The Girls’ Network. As a Trust Port, we are dedicated to supporting our local community in meaningful ways, actively engaging with educational groups and youth programs. We collaborate with select organisations that positively impact our area and as founding members of the Diversity in Maritime Network, place particular focus on supporting underrepresented groups.
The Girls’ Network works to inspire and empower 14-19 year old girls by building their confidence, self-esteem and aspirations through 121 mentoring and access to a network of role models and through delivering workshops on life skills and providing access to new opportunities. The charity believes that no girls should have their futures limited by their gender, sex, ethnicity, background, or parental income and they should be supported to realise their ambitions, to discover their self-worth, and to develop their capacity to shape their world and their futures. They work with around 1000 girls a year from the least advantaged communities. Following the programme 75% of girls say they are able to focus more at school, 91% feel more confident and 93% feel more positive about the future.
Earlier this year, following mentoring and safeguarding training, female colleagues at the Port began mentoring girls from the Shoreham area through The Girls’ Network. Through one-on-one sessions, our colleagues are helping these young women build confidence and explore their goals for the future. We are thrilled to expand this effort through an official community partnership, enabling our colleagues to continue working with their mentees while also creating new mentoring opportunities for others at the Port. Additionally, we are proud to provide financial support to The Girls’ Network, contributing to their vital work in empowering young women.
Katie MacAllister, CSR & Governance Manager commented "I’m so pleased we’ve established this partnership with The Girls’ Network. Sharing similar values, both our organisations are passionate about helping young people realise their potential. Since spring, I’ve had the pleasure of mentoring a local student through their program, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to watch her grow in confidence. I encourage any woman interested in making a difference to consider mentoring with The Girls’ Network."
Renata Sims, Senior Network Manager at The Girls’ Network commented “We are thrilled to be partnering with Shoreham Port who share our aim to increase gender diversity in the workplace and introduce opportunities for young women from all backgrounds.
Renata continued “Not only are Shoreham Port providing financial support for our work, their colleagues are amazing mentors for the girls, they share apprenticeship opportunities with us and they are hosting an end-of-year event for our Shoreham Academy mentees. We are incredibly grateful for their support and excited to see the difference we can make for local girls through our partnership".
Category: Community
