News & insights
Explore the latest news and insights from The Whole Point, where we share updates, practical guidance, and fresh thinking to help support women-led businesses and the organisations that back them.
Built to Rise 2026 launches with impact!
In case you missed it, the 2026 Built to Rise accelerator for high-growth, women-led businesses has officially begun.
Elevate Series – Dr Rachael Coates and Christi Anderson (CEO and COO of Surghive)
Dr Rachael Coates and Christi Anderson have joined forces at Surghive — tackling major challenges in healthcare and proving that, as Christi puts it, “the strongest teams are built from diverse strengths working together.”
Elevate Series – Dr Fozia Saleem
Raising investment could be easier elsewhere for Dr Fozia Saleem, but she’s “committed to the North East”. Here’s why.
Built to Rise is back in Leeds
The Whole Point’s growth accelerator for women-led businesses – Built to Rise – is back for another year.
Elevate Series – Nic Greenan
Nic’s journey to Tyneside Cinema started with having her eyes opened to possibilities she’d never considered before…
Elevate Series – Jacqui Kell
Chief Executive of Live Theatre, helping boost Newcastle creatively, socially, and economically Welcome to the next instalment of the Elevate Series from the Newcastle Regional