Refirement Members Businesses List
Wendy Garcarz
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07973 780054
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Thought Leader Academy, powered by The Wendy Effect
Business & Personal Development
The Thought Leader Academy is an online curated peer group for experienced professionals, change agents, and credible disruptors who are ready to lead with purpose, insight, and authenticity in their field.
Thought Leader Academy
Think Tank Experiences
Transformational Change
Strategic Guide
Legacy Builder
Carole Donnelly
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07846 407539
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CJD Consultancy
Business Support
Carole is an award winning entrepreneur, who has been in the top 100 WISE (women in social enterprise) for 2 years running. Carole has over 30 years experience in social housing, social enterprise, community development, political and strategic policy development that has enabled her to see the change that is needed for us to live in a more caring and connected world.
Carole is passionate about making a real and lasting difference to people and the communities they live and work in.
Carole established Community Joined-Up Development in 2020 (www.cjd.org.uk) following her own 'Burn Out' journey in 2019 working with local, regional and national community businesses.
Carole is a published author in 2 collaborative books & you can read about her burnout in the Golden Threads collaborative book as the 'Reluctant Gardener' chapter 2 - there she shares her journey and how gardening and painting garden furniture helped her to plant the seeds of success and overcome burnout.
Carole set up Golden Years Coaching and is an accredited UKIHCA Health & Wellness Coach supporting the over 50's.
Licensed Coaching (e.g. NLP, MBTI, DISC) Networking Groups
Ali Bagley
Business Name:

07763 610892
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Kindridge Bid Solutions
Business Consultancy
At Kindridge Bid Solutions, we specialise in helping businesses win contracts, secure funding, and grow sustainably through expert bid writing, bid strategy, and training. Whether you're an SME looking to break into new markets or an established organisation seeking additional bidding capacity, we provide the expertise and hands-on support to maximise your chances of success.
Support for Bids, proposals, grant funding and Contracts
Alison Taylor
Business Name:

07952 232718
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Forever Living Products
Multi-level Marketing
Start your own business! I help women use their accrued skills and experience to set up a health and well being home-based business under the umbrella of an international company.
The perfect business to build around all the things you wanted to do in retirement, including top up that pension!
Wellness & Beauty Products
Gemma Juyent-King
Business Name:

07939 104042
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GemmaFitnessAndFlow
Fitness Coaching /Franchising
I support your HealthSpan, i.e. Quality of Life through Freedom and Expression of Movement, especially for Busy Women after 50.
I best serve driven women who challenge the Status Quo and often run their own businesses.
My group classes are Pay As you Go £8 per class
My 30 mins private sessions are £30
My 6 weeks Intensive Programme to 'Get in Shape for Summer' is £257 with daily online workouts, private WhatsApp access, a Group WhatsApp access and a weekly Mobility group session with me.
Karen Kirby
Business Name:

07817 278659
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Greenshoot HR
Human Resources
greenshoot HR supports micro businesses with HR - compliance with employment legislation, practical ideas and solutions, an opportunity to discuss out loud their concerns. In short, providing reassurance to business owners.
We provide contracts of employment, HR policies, advice on HR issues, follow up letters, liaison with other professionals (insurers, solicitors, payroll, accountants, business advisers and occupational health and therapists). We not only work remotely, but will attend meetings to support business owners and their managers in face-to-face meetings.
Work is charged for on a retained or ad hoc basis. This decision is based on the size of the project, whether there is likely to be future needs, or the preference of the business owner.
Gill Mathias
Business Name:

07802 261734
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Gold Coach
Licensed Coaching NLP, MBTI, DISC)
I support ladies who are at a crossroads in their lives and wish to gain clarity. We create your roadmap one step at a time.
I offer help to navigate the challenges of the midlife transition by helping you to clarify your values, goals and priorities which will enable you to make more fulfilling and realistic life changes.
It is important that we create a good rapport and mutual communication.
‘A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. ‘
Over 16 years of running my business I have worked with entrepreneurs and corporate professionals. My specialism is resilience where we discuss both the process and the outcome of successfully adapting to later life.
I offer programmes for ‘Make Midlife Your Best Life.’ and run workshops called ‘Fabulous at 50 & Sensational at 60.
Maureen O'Callaghan
Business Name:

07939 845920
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Beyond Money Education and Training CIC
Online training courses
Beyond Money Education and Training is a community interest company. It was set up to help business owners become profitable while ensuring their own health and wellbeing, as well as that of society and the planet. We provide online training materials and learning mentoring support, bespoke courses, and consultancy services, including research projects. Our business is unique because we recognise the importance of ensuring personal and business viability when being prosocial. Our mission is simply to make the world a better place by harnessing the attributes of people who set up and run their own businesses. Our number one value is inter-being, a recognition of the connection between the individual, their business, society, and the planet.
Entrepreneurship
Business Coaching,
Mentoring
Business Start up Programme
Ethics and Prosocial
Mindfulness
Personal Development
Neil Thorogood
Business Name:

07771 955745
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Description:
Services:
Thorogood & Associates (UK)
Business Specialist. Investment and Funding. Finance
We help owners to maximise the value of their business and ensure they maximise their desired objectives and legacies. We are approached by owners who are left in precarious situations because of inadequate planning and owners with unrealistic expectations who we then help determine a workable plan .
Business planning and Leadership support
Sandra Garlick MBE
Business Name:

07989 555938
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Woman Who
Hybrid Coaching. Networking Groups. Business Training & Mentoring Member of the Association of Business Mentors
Woman Who® empowers, celebrates, and supports women in business through visibility, strategy, and speaker development. Founded by Sandra Garlick MBE, Woman Who® shines a spotlight on women’s achievements while helping them grow in confidence, clarity, and credibility.
Created for female entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders, Woman Who® offers a powerful blend of business strategy, speaker training, mentoring, and event opportunities designed to elevate visibility and position women as the go-to expert in their field.
The Let’s Get Visible® ACCELERATE Academy helps women create a visibility strategy aligned with their business goals. Through a mix of practical tools, guidance, and community, participants learn how to raise their profile, attract opportunities, and build a standout personal brand.
The Mic Drop® Speaker Training, Mentoring, and Events offer the next level, supporting women to refine their message, structure impactful talks, and speak with authority. From intimate workshops to large-scale events, this speaker development pathway is designed to grow confidence and amplify reach.
The Woman Who Achieves Awards, now in its 10th year, is a sell-out celebration of women in business, supported by the Woman Who Inspires Online Network and year-round development opportunities.
Woman Who® is for women ready to be seen, heard, and recognised. Whether launching a business, growing a platform, or stepping into thought leadership, every stage is supported with strategy, structure, and a powerful platform for success.
Created for female entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders, Woman Who® offers a powerful blend of business strategy, speaker training, mentoring, and event opportunities designed to elevate visibility and position women as the go-to expert in their field.
The Let’s Get Visible® ACCELERATE Academy helps women create a visibility strategy aligned with their business goals. Through a mix of practical tools, guidance, and community, participants learn how to raise their profile, attract opportunities, and build a standout personal brand.
The Mic Drop® Speaker Training, Mentoring, and Events offer the next level, supporting women to refine their message, structure impactful talks, and speak with authority. From intimate workshops to large-scale events, this speaker development pathway is designed to grow confidence and amplify reach.
The Woman Who Achieves Awards, now in its 10th year, is a sell-out celebration of women in business, supported by the Woman Who Inspires Online Network and year-round development opportunities.
Woman Who® is for women ready to be seen, heard, and recognised. Whether launching a business, growing a platform, or stepping into thought leadership, every stage is supported with strategy, structure, and a powerful platform for success.
Helping coaches, consultants and business mentors build business strategy into their offerings and support for their clients
Inspiring women in business to be anything they want to be and supporting their growth and visibility strategy
arah Jane Spare
Business Name:

07725 056821
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Sarah Spare Music Creative
Creative Solutions:
I am a music creative. Teaching and facilitating a safe happy place to sing like no one is listening, I give people permission. Permission to play and sing. Permission to let go of the voice in their heads that tells them they can't. Permission to have music in their lives. Permission to be the musician they've craved to be. I teach adults and children to play the piano in a fun and engaging way, I run a franchised choir for people who love to sing but think they can not and I have written a book to help people learn how to tie a bow using a unique and engaging method. I value the power of having fun and take it seriously.
Piano lessons are offered to adults and children in tranches of 5 lessons. Adults have 60 minutes and children are given 30 minutes. Lessons are fun and engaging and turn traditional learning upside down.
Sue Palmer-Conn
Business Name:

07802 675854
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The Divorce Doctor
Consultancy, coaching & specialist training.
I support individuals to navigate the stormy seas of divorce and couples to make informed decisions about the future of their relationship.
I offer business owners a method to support their employees facing separation and divorce. I am also the principal of the divorce academy where I train the next generation of divorce coaches. I am a best selling author of the book plan the marriage not just the weddin
One to one or group coaching for individuals
Couples or individuals whose relationship is in crisis
I help couples decide to mend, bend or end their relationship
I help individual move from fear to fabulous
Tina Steele
Business Name:

07837 229943
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Steele Aspire Financial Management
Financial Advice for businesses
My love and knowledge of finance combined with my passion for helping people creates a warm, friendly and efficient service that has my client at the heart of everything I do.
Financial education, wellbeing and advice - Empowering women to be financially confident and plan to achieve their dreams and aspirations for the future through fantastic, friendly financial advice.
