Growth means more than results on a screen. It’s about people, progress, and the difference we can make beyond the work we do every day. That’s why we’ve partnered with Power of Women (PoW), a local organisation helping young people across Tees Valley and County Durham believe in their potential.
Building roots in Thornaby
As we move into our brand new purpose built Thornaby office, we want to play a bigger role in the local community around us. Supporting Power of Women is the first of several local partnerships we’re developing, each chosen because it creates meaningful, lasting impact.
Who Power of Women are
Power of Women inspires confidence and ambition in young people through real-life experiences. Their programmes reach more than 1,500 students every year, offering mentoring, ambassador opportunities and workshops that connect education with future careers.
The goal is simple: make sure no young person’s potential is limited by where they come from or who they are.
Why it matters to us
We’ve always believed success should be shared. Earlier this year we supported TEDx Teesside 2024 as headline sponsor and saw how powerful conversation and community can be. Partnering with Power of Women is a natural next step – a way to help open doors, challenge stereotypes and show what’s possible through opportunity and encouragement.
A word from Shane Parkins, Founder of Climb & Conquer
“Moving into Thornaby is a big step for us. Supporting Power of Women is our way of giving back to the place we now call home. The work they do in schools is incredible and we’re proud to stand beside them in creating opportunities for young people across the region.”
“We’ve recently taken on two new apprentices and plan to build on that momentum, getting more involved in local initiatives that support growth and learning.”
What’s next
Over the coming year, our team will take part in Power of Women activities, from school visits to ambassador events. This partnership is about using what we’ve built as a business to create something bigger; something that helps others climb and conquer their own challenges.
We’re looking forward to what’s ahead and to seeing what we can achieve together.
