Nottingham charity fundraising to continue empowering women through craft

The Red Carpet Event, Threads of Triumph, will take place on the 28th of September at the Djanogly Theatre, Sherwood Rise, New Basford, from 1 pm to 5 pm. In attendance is the Lord Mayor of Nottingham Cllr Carole McCulloch.

The event features a runway of dreams fashion show, highlighting the group's finest work, a celebration of craftsmanship exhibition, showcasing a collection of pieces, and the awards ceremony celebrating the excellence of participants.

Since 2018, Skilled Hands has been empowering women through hands-on millinery, soap, dress, bag and jewellery making, breaking barriers and empowering those facing unemployment, financial challenges and caring responsibilities.

The Red Carpet Event is the perfect opportunity for these women to showcase their skills and fashion pieces to inspire communities and keep the organisation going.

The charity’s goal is to not only create gorgeous items but also act as a catalyst for change, bringing women together through artisanal crafts, reducing loneliness and positively impacting wellbeing, creating stronger communities.

Sheila Ako, Founder and Director of Skilled Hands said: “Seeing women thrive has always been my ultimate goal. I believe that when a woman is empowered her whole family becomes successful and that trickles into the community making it stronger.

“We continue our work because we know the impact of results, the confidence boost, the skills acquisition and the opportunities created for women to start their own small businesses with the acquired skills.

“We also provide opportunities for interns and volunteers to gain work experience for better opportunities going forward.

“On the whole Skilled Hands is impacting lives and making lives better and your support is all we need to carry on doing what we know best.”

For the Threads of Triumph Red Carpet Event, basic tickets cost £5, or for the VIP treatment with front row seats, a glass of wine and snacks, tickets cost £10, they can be purchased here: www.skilledhandsorganisation.org/events-2

To donate and help Skilled Hands continue empowering more women in Nottingham, please follow the link here: pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q6W28GTX

Skilled Hands have won the Global Recognition Awards 2024 and have been shortlisted for the Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Business of the Year by The British Business Awards.