Summer Soiree with Guest of Honour Tessa Sanderson

To celebrate summer we held a Westminster safari party to support our inspiring Patron Tessa Sanderson CBE and her charity, the Tessa Sandersom Foundation.

Beginning in the prestigious surroundings of the River Room for a champagne reception by kind permission of the Lord Speaker.

We heard from our fabulous founder Helene Martin Gee of the exciting progress made by Pink Shoe over the past 10 years. 

Tessa then wowed guests with her personal success story of how she got to the Olympics and her gold medal. 

Now Tessa is working with young athletes seeking their own medal success. Members were keen to hear more and we hope this event will inspire them to get involved with TSFA and the many young people it supports.


From the River Room we enjoyed a mini-tour of Parliament enroute to the House of Commons for a delightful buffet reception and plenty more fizz!

Chatham House International Policy Forum

Global Women of Influence at Canada House

Lunch & Learn: Leadership, Growth & Exit

State Opening of Parliament

Visit from Hong Kong University

Pink Sky Trustee Ling Tyler Bennett along with Helene Martin Gee and Pink Shoe member Grace Lee hosted a visit from Hong Kong University students newly arrived in London to take up internships. 

After a tour of the Palace of Westminster with Sheila Williamson, we highlighted some of the things to expect from working in London and their new work placements.

BoardAble Public Appointments Seminar

Vanda Green, Leadership Director of Pink Shoe, led a BoardAble seminar for members and guests interested in taking up a Ministerial Public Appointment. 

We heard a fascinating insight into the whole process from Sarah Anderson CBE, who outlined what is involved, how to make a succinct application and supporting statement, and what to expect from an appointments panel.

Delegates heard from Helene Martin Gee about the breadth of appointments available and the Talent Pool. Jill Pay then shared her expereinces of what to expect when working with Ministers, and meeting heads of state.

After Q&A with Sarah Anderson delegates worked together to explore the next steps.