Penny Meek

Background

About Penny Meek

Senior Community Health Development Worker for Eccles at Salford City Council as part of the Health Improvement Service, offering a community-led approach to tackling health inequalities. Chair of the Refugee Women Fundraising Group in Manchester, organising fundraising events such as gigs, art exhibitions and crafting sessions for the local community. Workshop co-designer and facilitator at the Young Women's Trust, designing a network for young women to access opportunities. Experience as volunteer Recruitment Officer for City Year UK, a mentoring charity recruiting 18 - 25 year olds to coach, tutor and mentor young people in primary and secondary schools to bridge the educational inequality gap. Graduated with a First Class Honours (73%) in Economics and Sociology at the University of Manchester in 2021, with a focus on inequality, public policy, gender and education. Experience as a Business and ICT Trainee Teacher in secondary schools in Greater Manchester. Part-Time Women's Officer 2019 - 2020 and Chair / Deputy Chair of the Feminist Collective 2019 - 2021 as part of the University of Manchester Student Union. Experienced as a Marketing Volunteer with Manchester-based women's charity Queen Bee Coaching, a Pankhurst Trust service and Mentor with Citywise for primary school-aged disadvantaged children in Greater Manchester. Experience in event management, campaigning, education, social media, recruitment, fundraising, marketing, retail and administration.