About Us
The businesses was started in 2014 by Frances Day – who also heads Marketing Doctor Ltd. Her original idea stemmed from needing a support network of other like-minded women business owners. She said, “Although friends and family mean well, they don’t have the experience and knowledge that other business owners have. Women not only have their own unique challenges with family and home life, and they’re also naturally nurturing and supportive. It was important for me to create an environment where they felt safe in the knowledge that they could share anything that they needed to.”
That’s how Bird Board was born.
Some think that the name Bird Board is somehow derogatory to women. It reflects exactly what we are; women at Board level and we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Is Bird Board for you?
It’s not for everyone, and we do have an application process. It’s important to us that we have the right balance of members in each Board.
As of course we’re all busy business women, each meeting lasts for 2 hours with a defined structure. If you’d like to come along half an hour beforehand to get to know the other members, please feel free to do so.
The only way you can truly get a sense of how it benefits you is to come along. We have strong guidelines to help you make the most of every meeting.
Here are some of our members
Leeds South Friday
Stephanie Roper – The Wardrobe Angel
It is my passion to re-connect women with their innate sense of style by digging deep in their wardrobes, clearing out what no longer represents them and introducing brands and outfits which show who they are, what they do and where they are going. I call it my ‘joy’ not my ‘job’. I’m also a TV & Radio Presenter, Magazine Columnist and Creative Consultant.
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Leeds South Friday
Sarah Siddle – Robrook Press
Partner in a second generation print company. Revolutionised print in the face of adversity.
More Leeds South Friday
Marie Walsh – Consilia Legal
Set up and heads an all-female law practice in the centre of Leeds.
More Leeds South Friday
Keeley Edge - Key Appointments
Exceptional Recruitment Specialist helping companies to both hire the best talent and reduce recruitment costs.
More Leeds South Friday
Claire Howarth - Novis & Co
Managing Director, Novis & Co Chartered Accountants. Claire believes that all clients should enjoy a solid reliable service and strives to ensure client satisfaction and clarity in her dealings. Fellow of the ICAEW and ACCA. She is also a Chartered Tax Advisor.
More Harrogate Tuesday
Cathy Burns - Your Story
Partner in social media and web design business with board level experience in media and marketing
More Leeds North
Catherine Casey -Rockwood Financial Solutions
Catherine heads the company and her aspiration is to grow her reputable, people focused, financial advisory firm into a nationally recognised brand.
More Manchester Centre
Tanya Haigh - The Luxury Travel Lounge c/o TLTL Ltd
A group of travel businesses, offering a wide range of travel products at the best prices to clients, and supplying industry training to independent agents. Member companies include JNT Destinations (award winning agent) & World Class Escapes (specialists in accommodation with VIP service). All staff working at TLTL are well travelled business ladies, which means they “sell from experience, not a brochure” and can assist clients with cost savings.
More Wakefield
Anna McManus - AM Business Support
Business Consultant working with women on operational and strategic areas of their business. Passionate about ensuring impartial and objective support.
More Leeds South Wednesday
Jenny Oakenfull - Active Eat
A Nutritional Therapist and Dru Yoga teacher, speciaising in helping people to improve their energy levels and health through nutrition and yoga based on my experience of living with ME.
More Pontefract
Lindsay Dixon
Consultant Solicitor helping individuals and businesses to resolve their business disputes.
Wakefield
Ali Carruthers-Illingworth - Purple Pebble People
Passionate about unlocking your potential. An expert in personal and organisational development and change.
More Leeds South Friday
Linda Knowles - LK Therapy
Linda is a qualified Hypnotherapist, NLP Master practitioner, Life Coach and Reiki level 3 master. Her therapy provides you with a confidential, supportive and professional service and can cater for individual one to one sessions and house parties.
More Harrogate Tuesday
Sarah Bowman - Harrogate Ladies' College
We are a girls only school where we aim to give our pupils the freedom and the confidence to be themselves; to know who they are and to take on the world in their own terms.
More Wakefield
Debbie Mactaggart - Gunnercooke
Business Lawyer and Virtual Legal Counsel – acting as a trusted adviser at a fixed fee resolving employment and business disputes for SMEs.
More Doncaster
Mary Duggan - Duggan Project Management Ltd
Mary is passionate about the difference creativity can make to your life and your work. She coaches individuals and teams who want to tap into their creativity to make real change. As ContraryMary Designs, she also creates unique sterling silver jewellery.
More Leeds South Wednesday
Paula Atherill - Creative Analysis
Always looking for ways to improve, streamline, optimise and get smarter. Working together she’ll help to put the right technology and processes in place. Whether that's being location independent and travelling, working around your family or growing a local or remote team. It's all possible!
More Leeds South Wednesday
Kate Richardson - Martin & Co Estate Agents
Franchise owner of Martin & Co Leeds City and Roundhay - Residential lettings and sales
More Leeds South Friday
Amanda Oswald - Pain Care Clinic
Pain Care Clinic offers effective treatment of chronic pain conditions through clinical massage and myofascial release. Clinics located in Leeds and London
More Leeds North
Kati Tyler -Tropic
Having escaped from the corporate world, now a full-time Tropic Executive for this unique fast growing social sales company, backed by Lord Sugar, selling 100% naturally-derived skin care and working with my team members to build the businesses they want to have.
More Harrogate Tuesday
Ruth Brady - Facial Aesthetics Harewood
Dental surgeon for 35 years. After extensive training, now specialises in advanced facial aesthetics at an award winning practice at Harewood, Leeds.
More Harrogate Tuesday
Fiona MacPherson - Support4Success
Award winning Virtual Assistant providing a range of cost effective business support services.
More Sheffield
Jenny Whitehouse - Tilney
Financial Planner and Wealth Manager, working with individuals and businesses to achieve their financial and personal goals. From retirement planning and succession planning to keyperson cover and long term care planning.
More Skipton
Lyn Easton - LyncHR
Lyn's HR experience has led to a deep understanding of practical common sense approaches. Finding solutions to assist Human Resource Practitioners and Business Leaders
More York
Faye Elizabeth Alexander - Alexander Events and Production Management
International Events Manager who has worked in the industry for many years organising national and international events; offering every relative service from sourcing meeting rooms and venue finding, right through to large conferences and events, gala dinners, meetings, exhibitions, corporate away-days, birthday parties and company incentive programmes.
Leeds South Wednesday
Clancy Walker - Story
Copywriter, communications and PR consultant. Creative writer, performer and presenter.
More Harrogate Friday
Liz Wild - McInroy & Wood Ltd
Liz launched the Harrogate office for McInroy & Wood in 2016 to serve clients in the North of England. McInroy & Wood is an independent investment management firm focused on private clients who are looking for personal attention and a relatively conservative approach that preserves and grows their wealth over time.
More Leeds South Wednesday
Kaye Willis - Partner at Williams & Co Solicitors
Partner in a solicitors. Focusing on providing high quality legal services for individuals and businesses.
More Sheffield
Gemma Daniels - Hydra Creative Ltd
Director of multi award-winning digital agency – specialising in bespoke CRM systems, targeted web design and build, video and in-house SEO.
More Harrogate Tuesday
Rachel Spencer-Robb - LCF Law
Nationally recognised lawyer in the field of family law (Chambers & Partners 2017) - "articulate and persuasive in meetings, she is a good listener." Skilled and unwavering support for clients going through separation or divorce or looking to preserve assets at the outset of new relationships.
More Leeds South Friday
Melody Reed - Live Band Entertainment
Professional singer, owner of LiveBand Entertainment and Cheries Melody - inspiring voices. (Vocal coaching school aka Turn up the Talent, based in Guiseley)
More Huddersfield Halifax
Jacqui Laycock - Headingley Experience
An experienced Senior Sales & Marketing Manager at Headingley Experience, the Conference and Events department at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.
Harrogate Tuesday
Vanessa Johnson - Urban Metal Works
Designer & manufacturer of bespoke industrial & contemporary furniture. Handcrafting each individual piece in our West Yorkshire workshop to our impeccable award winning customer service.
More Leeds South Friday
Lesley O'Brien - Freightlink Europe
Award winning Transport professional. Owner of haulage company Freightlink Europe and training and consultancy company Freight Train. Main Board Director at the Road Haulage Association (RHA), and founder member of She’s RHA, promoting diversity in transport.
More Doncaster
Fiona Hoggarth - Enterprise Accountancy
Senior Accountant in an innovative accountancy firm that supports its clients in achieving their dreams.
More Skipton
Elaine Davies - Key Commercial Finance
Elaine is a Commercial Finance Consultant providing independent and unbiased advice which is sourced from the whole of the market. My clients describe me as the 'go too person' for all their financial requirements. With over 25 years experience in banking and financial services I focus on saving them both time and money.
Skipton
Jane Ellison-Bates - Manifest Marketing
Jane Ellison-Bates has worked in media since 1984. Developing integrated marketing strategies and effective PR campaigns, her enthusiasm is infectious and forms the bedrock for long-lasting client relationships. She was shortlisted for the 2015 national Forward Ladies Women in Business Awards.
More Leeds South Friday
Julie Gelder - Jewel Safety Solutions Ltd
Health and Safety consultant with a smile. Only solutions, never problems.
More Leeds North
Rachelle Atkin - The Yorkshire Marketing Company
My passion in life is to help businesses look and sound amazing, by using the right images, words and tools. Shop local, source local is my mantra, so you know that everything we do is lovingly created in Yorkshire, just for you!
More Pontefract
Claire Cox - Bailey Hunter Ltd
A qualified Solicitor with extensive legal recruitment experience. Claire set up Bailey Hunter Ltd in 2008 and works with law firms across Yorkshire and the North East, assisting them with their recruitment needs at all levels; Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, Receptionists etc.
More Pontefract
Susan D Thomas MBE CIPD
Friendly, hands on people person offering a range of support services with a HR specialism also including internal communications, community and customers. A proven track record with corporate and family businesses, Susan now offers her broad experience to support SMEs with one off needs, ongoing operational HR or larger projects. A keen focus on keeping things simple and in line with the business culture and values.
Pontefract
Tracey Train - R Collins & Co
Tracey is a highly professional Insurance Broker who has worked in the industry for 30 years and owned her own business for 2 years. She specialises in all commercial insurance including Home and Travel Insurance.
More Doncaster
Sue Bach - Sue Bach Associates Ltd
All Groups
Louise Lowe - Denby Professionals
Owner of a flexible and professional recruitment company for permanent vacancies.
More Pontefract
Louise Clayton - Visible Thoughts
Helping businesses obtain growth through purposeful graphic design, web design and branding.
More Pontefract
Therese Hunter - Castle Counselling
A counsellor specialising in helping adults, and young people towards their first steps to success.
Leeds South Wednesday
Verity English - Verity English Illustrative Design
Graphic designer with an illustrative touch. With a big passion for working with local and national non profits, I’ve also got the knowledge to work with SME’s who need to refresh and revitalise their branding. From lovely logo’s, branded brochures, clever websites that even Google will notice, I create design which always stand out, grabs attention and makes a difference!
More Skipton
Sally Criddle - Headway Recruitment
Headway Recruitment is a West Yorkshire based recruitment agency with offices in Leeds City Centre and Saltaire, Bradford. Established in 1980 with an excellent reputation for recruiting office, engineering and management staff for temporary, permanent and contract roles throughout West Yorkshire. We offer a quality recruitment service tailored to meet the needs of our clients and candidates. We have a dedicated, experienced and long serving team of consultants with a friendly, honest approach making us stand out from the crowd. We offer a confidential and reliable service.
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Clare Douglas Johnson - Adoofa Ltd
Managing Director & Digital Consultant. Working in the Internet & IT industry for over 25 years. I love working with you to create and develop your brand and digital presence, and then continue to provide ongoing support to see your business flourish. I see myself as part of your team and as such you become part of the Adoofa family too. Together we can make a difference! I can help with your brand, website, e-commerce, digital marketing, social media, SEO, POS systems and business IT systems.
More Skipton
Julie Ann Dodgson - Crossgates Bioenergetics Ltd
Founder of Crossgates Bioenergetics Ltd. Proud in being able to offer natural health solutions incorporated with a hair and beauty salon all under one roof. Julie specialises in Homeopathy and Bioresonance, working with people and animals to help reach optimum health using non-invasive, pain-free and up-to date methods.
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Kirsten Sheppard - Harrowells Solicitors
Kirsten is a highly experienced and very pragmatic commercial property solicitor who is passionate about helping businesses succeed. She also believes very strongly in the idea of professionals and business people giving something back to the local communities they serve through charitable and other voluntary work.
More Leeds South Friday
Marianne McWilliams - JLT Group
An experienced insurance broker specialising in risk management and risk transfer solutions for professional services firms. By getting to know and understand my clients and their businesses I am able to provide tailored insurance solutions.
More York
Sarah Buckley - Get Healthy, Stay Healthy
Sarah is an award winning nurse who is passionate about doing all she can to help herself & others extend their healthy lifespans - so we can all live to delight in seeing our grandchildren grow up…
More Manchester Centre
Faith Staniforth - Dovestone Property Ltd
Huddersfield Halifax
Maureen Connor - Snug Aromatics
I am a qualified aromatherapist and perfumer and make high quality natural candles and body and bath products, my business name is Snug Aromatics.
More Harrogate Friday
Rhiannon Bates - The Risk Factor
MD of ethical insurance brokerage, specialising in public sector risks.
More Wakefield
Julie Ramsey - Well Leathered
Owner and Founder of Well Leathered, established 2017. Trademarked August 2017. I create and handcraft handbags, purses, card wallets and dog collars, to name a few.
More Manchester Centre
Morwenna Angove - Chill Factore
Chief Executive of the UK’s largest and most successful indoor snow leisure attraction, Chill Factore.
More Manchester Centre
Christine Spencer - Graduate Dawn
Christine is an experienced individual who develops individuals and graduates to their full potential. Experienced and passionate about leadership development and customer service, she strives to make you the best leader you can be along with the key skills to achieve this.
More Leeds North
Diane Burke - White Rose Wills & Conveyancing
A kind and caring solicitor. Helping people one will at a time!
More Harrogate Friday
Ros Collins - Hallmark
Senior Sales and Category professional. Specialising in long term strategic growth and relationship management, unlocking new markets and talent development.
More Harrogate Friday
Ali Williams - The Strength Unit
Gym owner, health and wellness coach, fitness coach.
More Wakefield
Emma Cornell - Taylor Bracewell
Head of Dispute Resolution, having qualified as a solicitor in 2004. Extensive and varied experience in the field of litigation.
More Leeds South Wednesday
Abigail Barker - A Creative Space
Practising artist and art facilitator delivering art and crafts sessions within care and residential homes and retirement accommodation. I also offer a range of pre-designed and bespoke “Art For Wellbeing” packages for corporate clients.
Leeds South Wednesday
Harjit Rait - LCF Law
Dynamic and passionate divorce and family lawyer - driven to achieve the best for her clients and further raise the profile of LCF Law.
More Harrogate Friday
Nicole Brook - Nicole Brook Counselling and Psychotherapy
Experienced, approachable counsellor and psychotherapist practising in Harrogate.
More Leeds North
Sue O'Donnell - M.R. Financial Services
Experienced Independent Financial Adviser, also accredited to advise on matters related to later life.
More Wakefield
Linda Ladley - Junior Bambinos
An award winner retailer – supporting you to develop your Baby Bambinos into Junior Bambinos with a range of children’s wooden furniture, toys and personalised gifts. With over 20 years in a corporate environment Linda now brings the reality of the corporate world into developing and running a retail business built on solid commercial foundations where customer experience is at the heart of everything she does.
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Kelly Plahay - Selbie Opticians
Local independant opticians - providing first class professional eyecare!
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Helen Thornton - Charlesworth Group
Expereinced entrepreneur focused on providing business support services and investment for growing businesses in the Kirklees area.
More Harrogate Tuesday
Lisa Swaine - Tractor Creative / Betty Hula
Partner in a graphic design/photography company, plus a Skincare brand to throw into the mix
More York
Jill Anfield - Hare and Co
Hare & Co is a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants. We provide a tailored accountancy and taxation service that fulfils our client’s requirements and enables them to achieve their goals.
More Harrogate Tuesday
Sonia Saxton - Saxton Partners Ltd
Guarantee Executive Coaching Results or Your Money Back
More Leeds South Wednesday
Frances Dawson - Luceat Training
Manchester Centre
Helen Cuddy - Yellow Dog Consultancy
Doncaster
Victoria Wilson - Crane
Leeds South Wednesday
Tracey Denison - AVAJ
Owner of ava-j men’s underwear and award winning skincare brand. Our aim is to bring beautifully gift wrapped underwear to men so that they can enjoy the luxury of receiving quality underwear beautifully wrapped the same way woman have been enjoying for years, our underwear and nightwear is designed in house by my son and manufactured in Leicester, to complement this range we created selection of men’s skincare, one of our products won the beauty shortlist award for best men’s face wash 2018, All our skincare products are made in Bradford West Yorkshire.
More York
Melissa Talago - Campfire Communications
Founder of a global online community of women who walk
More York
Sophie Metcalfe - The Soapy Group
Creative Director – Making businesses look fabulous through creative marketing and design!
More Wakefield
Claire Ham - SPX Flow
A Senior Leader within a large Engineering organisation, passionate about people achieving their full potential and about more women succeeding in STEM careers
Huddersfield Halifax
Jennifer Davies - Revell Ward Limited
Huddersfield accountant helping small businesses to tame the numbers and be more efficient
More Harrogate Tuesday
Dineo Ledwaba-Chapman - DLC Financial Management
Financial Planner, helping business owners and professionals align their finances with what's most important to them.
More Leeds North
Jackie McGee
Management training and coaching company for SMEs with HR support too!
More Leeds South Friday
Debbie Binnersley
Virtual Assistant helping small businesses take back control by helping their admin and social media.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
You’re welcome to come and try out a Board Meeting for the first time to understand exactly how it works.
If you’re interested, please email admin@birdboard.co.uk or phone 07765 060043
We charge £26 for your first visit. You’ll be asked to sign a Confidentially Agreement before you attend.