1. The Women’s Inspiration Network in Northern Ireland
WINET
The Women’s Inspiration Network in
Northern Ireland
Grainne McVeigh

2. WINET Mission
WINET is a cross-sector network of female leaders committed to promoting the advancement of more women into leadership roles. WINET leverages the diverse expertise and strength of individual members to support and achieve mutual goals targeted at promoting gender equality across disciplines.   WINET also strives to develop the potential of young women in Northern Ireland by creating a robust cadre of future leaders.

3. Our Aims Women on Boards Women in the Media
Engaging young women leaders 
Role Modeling/Mentorship

4. Some context: Women On Boards
Public Appointments held at 31 March 2014 by Gender
Total
Male
Female
% Male
% Female
Chairs 96 76 20
79% (78%)
21% (22%)
Members
1315
834
481
63% (65%)
37% (35%)
1411
910
501
64% (66%)
36% (34%)

5. More Context: Women In Boards
Chairs by Gender and Remuneration Levels
Remuneration
Total
Male
Female
%Male
%Female
£10,000 or more 64 48 16
75%(77%)
25% (23%)
Less than £10,000 15 12 3
80% (91%)
20% (9%)
Unpaid (expenses only) 17 1
94% (77%)
6% (23%) 96 76 20
79% (78%)
21% (22%)
Board members by Gender and Remuneration Levels
Remuneration
Total
Male
Female
%Male
%Female
£10,000 or more 73 52 21
71% (71%)
29% (29%)
Less than £10,000
610
388
222
63% (64%)
37% (36%)
Unpaid (expenses only)
632
394
238
62% (65%)
38% (35%)
1315
834
481
63% (65%)
37% (35%)

6. So what have we done? Alignment Adding value Awareness Training
Public Appointments Commissioner
Head of NI Civil Service
Adding value
Equality review?
Awareness
Training
Role models
Alignment
Public Appointments Commissioner
Head of Civil Service
Adding value
Awareness
Training
Role Models

7. What more can we do? Identify opportunities
Heads Up!
Support and training of individuals
Coaching
Create pathways

8. Pathways 7. Public companies 6. Large public sector boards
5. Regional or small public sector boards
4. Credit Unions
3. Social Enterprises, Community Interest Companies
2. Small Charities
1. School Governors

9. Next steps Success to date Promotion!
Work with Young Influencers on pathways