SHECANFIX

SHECANFIX by Lancashire Women is a bold, innovative handywoman service delivering measurable impact by supporting women in vulnerable situations, improving safety, skills and wellbeing across Lancashire.

It has supported 440 women with essential home repairs, upskilled tradeswomen, and created apprenticeship opportunities within a trauma-informed model that builds trust and early intervention. Beyond fixing homes, the team provides DIY skills, role modelling and pathways into construction careers, helping women gain confidence, independence and financial stability.”

Gemma Mills

Lancashire Wildflowers Learning Hub

Gemma Mills founded her company after personal challenges navigating mainstream education with her son, highlighting gaps in support for children with SEN needs.

She recognised the struggles of ‘SEN-betweeners’ who lack Education Health & Care Plans and cannot cope in mainstream schools, often leading to Emotionally Based School Avoidance and school refusal. Gemma created Lancashire Wildflowers to offer learning, life skills, and a supportive community for children and working parents.

Supported by Selnet, Alistair Clarke, and local partners, the hub opened successfully and welcomed early visits from MP Maya Ellis. With a growing team, forest school provision, and 18 children enrolled, Gemma aims to expand this impact.

Dom Jones

Recycling Lives Charity & Social Enterprise

Dom is the very definition of an unsung hero, having transformed his own life and now dedicating himself to helping others do the same. Just a few years ago, he joined Recycling Lives as a participant after experiencing addiction, homelessness and involvement with the criminal justice system.

Today, he is a highly respected Keyworker supporting individuals on similar journeys. With over 30 years of lived experience, Dom builds powerful trust through authenticity and understanding.

In 2025 alone, he supported 66 individuals, achieving 759 positive outcomes, and delivered over 40 workshops across Lancashire. His work in education, prisons and professional settings inspires change, promotes compassion and shows that recovery is always possible.

IMO Charity

IMO Charity combines grassroots cultural understanding with professional delivery to improve public sector outcomes. It works closely with NHS and ICB partners, identifying undiagnosed hypertension and promoting diabetes awareness within trusted community settings.

In criminal justice, it supports individuals in prisons and probation through culturally informed financial mentoring, helping reduce reoffending. Its education partnerships connect young people to opportunities, preventing disengagement. The Sahara Project tackles gambling harm through faith-based engagement. By breaking cultural barriers and building trust, IMO Charity strengthens service reach, improves inclusion and delivers meaningful, lasting impact across Blackburn with Darwen communities.

Claire Bennett

Positive Action in the Community

During her 26 years at PAC, Claire has become synonymous with the organisation. As CEO, she has driven a sevenfold increase in turnover year on year, expanding PAC from two services to over ten, including supported accommodation, domestic abuse provision, counselling and youth services.

This growth reflects her strategic vision, opportunity spotting, and commitment to PAC’s core purpose. Under her leadership, the organisation has grown from a handful of staff to around 70, which she continues to nurture. She has steered PAC through sector change, funding volatility, and shifts in local and national government while maintaining its community focus throughout.