This organisation was born from lived experience, not just an idea.

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Over the years, I’ve seen (and lived) how life can quietly knock confidence, direction and self-belief. Motherhood, isolation, career changes, long periods of doing everything alone, health challenges, and the pressure to “just get on with it” can leave women feeling stuck, disconnected and unsure where they fit anymore.

I know what it’s like to feel capable on the inside, but held back by confidence, circumstances, and lack of support.

And I also know how powerful it is when the right support shows up.

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The idea for The Next Step Collective CIC grew from working closely with women who wanted more.....

more confidence, more opportunity, more connection, but didn’t know how to take that next step on their own.

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I kept hearing the same things:

• “I’ve lost my confidence.”

• “I feel isolated doing everything alone.”

• “I don’t know where I fit anymore.”

• “I want to move forward, but I don’t know how.”

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I realised that what was missing wasn’t ability or ambition, it was support, community, and access to opportunities that felt realistic, safe and accessible.

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The Next Step Collective CIC exists to bridge that gap.