A charity that trains and recruits women into the taxi trade is bringing its campaign to Peterborough. The Rosie May foundation has teamed up with a taxi firm in the city and is holding a recruitment drive on Tuesday. Mary Storrie, the charity founder, previously set up female-only tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka. She said the...
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Parents who lost their daughter have changed the life of thousands across the world
Tue 30 Jul 6.32pm • It’s been 20 years since the Storrie family set up a charity in the memory of their daughter. Now, they have orphanages and initiatives across the world. https://youtu.be/8M9ZkV0NYkg
The King got the chance to marvel at our pink tuk tuk as it was parked up at Buckingham Palace
King Charles chats to Penny Lancaster about Rod’s latest tour and sends sweet message to new dad Ant McPartlin as he hosts star-studded reception at Buckingham Palace. Charles met with various celebrities at Buckingham Palace today. King Charles showed off his showbusiness credentials today as he met with various celebrities at a reception for ambassadors of...
Record-breaking Strictly Glitter Ball Finale 2024
The annual Glitterball event, a dazzling evening of celebration in support of the Rosie May Foundation, took place on Sunday 24th of March, at the stunning Kelham Hall in Newark. The event brought together supporters, sponsors, and advocates of the foundation’s mission to empower children and young people in Sri Lanka. The Glitterball, known for...
Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Mary and Graham Storrie, the incredible founders of the Rosie May Foundation, as they sit down with Her Grace, The Duchess of Rutland.
In this compelling interview, Mary and Graham delve into the inspiring story behind the foundation’s inception, sharing touching anecdotes from their remarkable journey. Watch the video now and discover: The passion driving Mary and Graham’s commitment to making a difference. Heartwarming stories that have shaped the Rosie May Foundation’s impactful work. Your support means the...
Meet Nottingham’s female taxi drivers breaking gender stereotypes
Mary Storrie’s Think Pink project has 18 women on its books to date. When Indah Morgan came back to England in 2020, it was a time of despair. Her husband had recently retired and her job as a freelance bookkeeper was up in the air, with many of her clients having gone bust due to...
Female drivers in Notts urged to Think Pink for career move
Think Pink driver Baljit Rosie May Foundation’s Think Pink campaign has partnered with DG Cars and Western Cars to increase the number of women taxi drivers in the Derbyshire region. Currently, women make up less than 2% of taxi drivers in the UK. Mary Storrie, co-founder of the Rosie May Foundation, said: “This project has...
Mamma Mia, the Leighton Buzzard Celebration
A Heartwarming Tale of Love and Leighton Buzzard Get ready to be transported into a world of laughter, love, and ABBA classics as the Leighton Buzzard community comes together to celebrate the magic of theater. The Leighton Buzzard Musical Theatre (MTH) proudly presents “Mamma Mia, the Leighton Buzzard Celebration,” a feel-good production that promises to...
Family’s lasting legacy for Nottinghamshire girl, 10, strangled at Christmas party
Rosie May was only 10 years old when she was killed in 2003 A Nottinghamshire mum has won an award recognising her hard work and commitment towards the foundation she opened after her daughter was killed at a Christmas party. Mary Storrie received a Special Recognition Award at this year’s Enterprising Women’s Awards, highlighting her leadership skills,...
Mary Storrie, CEO of the Rosie May Foundation, was given a special award by the Enterprising Women co-chairs
A Leicestershire business leader whose 45-year career has span entrepreneurship, large corporations and local economic development has been honoured with a special award by East Midlands Chamber’s Enterprising Women network. Sue Tilley, head of business and innovation at the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP), received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Enterprising Women Awards 2023. She...