EWIF Annual Awards 2024
The EWIF Annual Awards 2024 kicked off to a lively start at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. Helen Mansfield the EWIF managing director welcomed Kate Matthews and all attendees to Leeds! The Lighting the way theme was apt in light of all the amazing women present. Supported and encouraged by our male counterparts everyone contributes to empowering the current and future generations. Inspirational speakers Rachel Fay Sedgwick shared anecdotes of her business and neurodivergent life as a franchisor. Gail Emma MBE followed with her insightful thoughts as to her motivation to become a world class sports woman in badminton despite the challenges. Kate Matthews, director of Boddy Matthews and consultant solicitor of Downs was re- energised by the vibrant passion of the EWIF attendees.
Finalists Black Tie Evening
Kate Matthews who is a key Ambassador and Chair of Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) very much enjoyed the Finalists Black tie evening at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. Surrounded by inspirational women finalists for the Annual EWIF Awards and interesting exhibits the event was a great success. Good luck to all the finalists.
The Reigate Business Guild Litter pick
Kate Matthews and Dominic Maillot both of Boddy Matthews participated in the Reigate Business Guild Litter pick. As volunteers within the business community, Kate and Dominic joined other like minded professions to keep the surrounds a pleasant place to work and live.
Thankfully the weather was kind and the Guild had a record turnout of volunteers, so thank you. Whilst litter picking is not top the list as a fun things to do on a Sunday morning but the results make it worthwhile. There were some interesting and grim finds but the most unexpected find has to go to the ladies and girls from PSDS who found an inflatable yellow Australian kangaroo – still inflated – and it looks like it is still trying to box its way out of the rubbish bag in the bottom corner of the photo!
Reigate Business Guild Networking lunch
Kate Matthews and Helen Boddy were pleased to support the Reigate Business Guild Networking lunch at the Reigate Heath Golf Club. The surroundings were magnificent and the lunch a very informative discussion. Kate and Helen hosted their guests from Downs Solicitors with whom they are both consultant solicitors as of 1 October 2024.
Launch of the Summer House at the Macmillan Centre
Kate Matthews of Boddy Matthews attended the launch of the Summer House at the Macmillan Centre at East Surry Hospital. Both Helen Boddy and Kate Matthews contributed the monies they collected from their services when witnessing documents and oaths for legal services towards the Summer House. Kate Matthews was interviewed by the Redhill Surrey Radio show as a contributor and supported of such a worthwhile cause.
EWIF South Meeting
Kate Matthews as Chair of the South Region of EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) hosted the informative and motivational meeting for franchisors, franchisees and service providers to the franchise industry. Our guest speaker was Adam Lovelock director of marketing at Coconut Creatives. He gave a welcome and insightful talk on recruitment in the franchise industry, covering trends, recent developments and top tips, generating a lively discussion. Boddy Matthews Solicitors enjoy being voluntary Ambassadors for EWIF and sharing experiences with peers throughout their franchise journey.
Boddy Matthews Solicitors team lunch
Helen Kate and the team at Boddy Matthews Solicitors celebrate the end of their financial year and the start of the Easter weekend with a delicious lunch at the new local restaurant Yaprak on Reigate High Street.