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Women in Philanthropy British Art Portfolio Exhibition 2021 On Wednesday 1st December, Women in Philanthropy hosted our first event of 2021; this was also our first in-person event since January 2020. Due to the pandemic, the WiP journey for the groups chosen for 2021 was delayed and membership monies were donated to the Covid 19 Fund at […]

OUR LOCKDOWN As many of you will know Wendi Stevens sadly died in May.   It is particularly cruel  that someone of such generosity and energy should be taken at such a young age and with still so much to give.   There follows below a tribute to Wendi by Sally Bowie who is a close friend of […]

Maggie Philbin OBE hosts Charity Film Premiere at Curve Women in Philanthropy celebrated the finale of its third year with a red carpet film premiere at Curve, Leicester, hosted by Dr Maggie Philbin OBE. Women in Philanthropy (WiP) selects three local charities to support each year, focusing on “unsung, unseen” groups working hard but quietly […]

Women in Philanthropy Annual Film Premiere at Curve Despite the inclement weather, WiP welcomed over 100 guests to our annual film premiere at Curve on the cold evening of 26th February. Hosted generously once again by Maggie Philbin OBE, the evening saw members and supporters come together to enjoy each other’s company and view a […]

Stapleford Christmas Event Stapleford Christmas Event Stapleford Christmas Event Stapleford Christmas Event Stapleford Christmas Event On Thursday 6th December, the Women in Philanthropy held their Christmas event at Stapleford Park. This magnificent hotel country park hosted the event free of charge to support the three 2018 WiP charities, serving up prosecco, coffee and delicious cakes […]

Women in Philanthropy Christmas Party, Lumbers WiP members and friends enjoyed a sparkling evening at Lumbers at the end of November, kindly introduced by our host and sponsor Dominic Gomersall. With the opportunity to browse the selection of fine jewellery available, fizz and nibbles, again guests were able to hear from and speak to this […]

Melton Defence Animal Training Regiment To a beautiful backdrop on the outskirts of Melton Mowbray, WiP members enjoyed a visit to the Defence Animal Training Regiment in September, where they were treated to an historical overview of the facility and tour of the estate. This included a visit to the Equine and Veterinary Training Squadrons. This year’s three […]

    Our Lady’s Convent School Loughborough hosts first event of new WiP year Our first event of the year saw WiP members and new groups come together in the medieval cloisters and chapel of the beautiful Our Lady’s Convent School in Loughborough. Despite the poor weather, everyone enjoyed the venue and presentations which introduced […]

Afternoon tea for WiP Charities at Saddington Hall With cakes provided  by Fiona Cairns, who was commissioned to make the wedding cake for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, all WiP charities past and present enjoyed getting together with WiP members and sponsors on 17th May. Hosted by Steering Group Member Caroline Trace, the event […]

Women in Philanthropy celebrated the finale of its third year with a red carpet film premiere at Curve, Leicester, hosted by Dr Maggie Philbin OBE. Women in Philanthropy (WiP) selects three local charities to support each year, focusing on “unsung, unseen” groups working hard but quietly to keep our city and counties safe and thriving. […]