The Lady Powerhouse CIC (TLP) is a community-driven organisation dedicated to empowering underserved, aspiring, and early-stage female entrepreneurs, predominantly aged 21-35, by supporting both their personal and professional development. Unlike traditional business incubators focused solely on business growth, TLP recognises that the woman behind the business is just as important as the business itself. During the financial year 2025-2026, The Lady Powerhouse CIC’s activities have made a meaningful impact on the community in the following ways: Continuing to build a thriving community of early-stage female founders, providing them with a safe and supportive space to share challenges, access opportunities, and develop both personally and professionally. Empowered women through interactive in-person and virtual events Facilitated peer-to-peer business strategy sessions, equipping female entrepreneurs with tools and insights on business planning, marketing, storytelling, networking, and resilience. Fostered collaborations between community members, encouraging collective growth, joint ventures, and shared learning experiences. Created business opportunities by successfully connecting female entrepreneurs with clients and venue partnerships, directly contributing to their business growth and sustainability. Expanded partnerships with ally organisations and facilitators, hosting collaborative events and initiatives to create safe learning spaces, inspire action, and provide access to essential resources for female founders. Enabled brand development for 5 female entrepreneurs through strategic collaborations and partnerships with external organisations, facilitating free business branding and design support. Through these initiatives, The Lady Powerhouse CIC continues to play a vital role in empowering female founders, fostering a culture of collaboration, and ensuring that under-resourced women have access to the tools and networks they need to thrive in business and beyond.

The Lady Powerhouse CIC’s stakeholders are: Female entrepreneurs (aspiring and early-stage founders, predominantly aged 21-35) Funders and sponsors To ensure our activities remain relevant and impactful, we actively engage with our stakeholders in the following ways: Regular Feedback Collection We conduct post-event and workshop surveys to gather insights on participants’ experiences, the effectiveness of sessions, and areas for improvement. Anonymous feedback forms allow attendees to provide honest opinions on event structure, topics, and guest speakers. Focus Groups and Community Discussions We hold focus groups with current members to understand their needs, challenges and desired support structures. Monthly peer-to-peer strategy sessions offer a space for members to share concerns, seek advice, and suggest improvements to our initiatives. Direct Engagement and 1:1 Conversations Our founder and team regularly engage with members through social media, networking meetups, and personal check-ins, ensuring open communication. We hold informal conversations with partner organisations and facilitators to gather insights on collaboration effectiveness and opportunities for growth. Actions Taken in Response to Feedback Prioritise virtual community with in-person relationship building opportunities: Based on schedule and financial flexibility of community members, we have pivoted towards strengthening our virtual presence to increase the capacity for members to consistently proporitse their wellbeing with TLP community. Holistic Support Approach: Based on feedback, we have further strengthened our personal and professional development approach, ensuring that support goes beyond business growth and includes oft skill development such as confidence-building, mindset shifts, and networking. By maintaining ongoing dialogue with our stakeholders, The Lady Powerhouse CIC remains responsive, adaptable, and dedicated to serving the evolving needs of female founders.

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