The Leadership Coaches announce charity of the year

The Leadership Coaches have announced that their charity of the year and 1% for the Planet partner is Wen, the Women 's Environmental Network.

Wen 's mission is to inspire, connect and mobilise people to take action on issues that connect gender, equality, health and the environment.

Founded in 1988, Wen works both nationally and at a grassroots level through community-led projects in East London.

The Leadership Coaches will commit to donating one per cent of their annual sales to the environmental non-profit as part of the 1% For the Planet partnership.

Speaking on the partnership, director of coaching Zoe Lewis said: “Wen, like all charities, is special. It particularly resonates with The Leadership Coaches as we love to see potential fulfilled especially amongst groups who have previously been marginalised.

“Wen 's work in the communities, from helping women set up self-sufficient community food growing spaces, to challenging the impact on the environment of period products through their 'Environmenstrual ' campaign, all link with two of our own key-value areas - helping exceptional talent through opportunity, whilst serving the world around us in a kinder way.

“We are delighted to be partnered and look forward to helping through both actions and financial support. ”

Kate Metcalf, co-director, Wen, added: “We 're really excited to be working closely with The Leadership Coaches this year. Key to Wen 's mission is to support and encourage women and other marginalised groups to take action on issues around their health and the environment.

“As a charity, we rely on the support of organisations, both financially but also by sharing knowledge and skills. We 're really looking forward to being able to offer their leadership coaching to our Climate Sisters, supporting them to have a voice on the issues that matter to them. Partnering up with Wen also opens up lots of opportunities for organisations to learn more about our work as well as getting hands-on experience in our community projects. ”

To find out more about Wen, visit: www.wen.org.uk

Find out more about 1% for the Planet here.

Pictured (l-r): Kate Metcalf and Zoe Lewis