Education is never far from people’s minds, whether it is their own children, those of friends or relatives or as a hot topic for politicians. This year’s winner of Dabbers Den understands how important education is – both as a mother and as a business woman. We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2019 competition is Su Turner and her business Insight to Impact Consulting Ltd

Su is the founder and driving force behind the business. As a national governance expert with a track record for improvement Su understood how important it is for school governors to be able to overcome the barriers they face in their roles and help maximise their time to be effective and efficient in their undertaking of governance to ensure they deliver real impact. Through this she developed her solution – Shaping Governance

The Dabbers Den judges were extremely impressed by Su’s drive and determination, they commented that her presentation was exceptional and that her passion and commitment to educate school Governors shone through.

On receiving the news of her success Su commented: “We are delighted to have won Dabbers Den 2019.  Shaping Governance is making a real difference to school governance in Cheshire and beyond; and winning this means that we can broaden our reach and help more schools and pupils benefit”.

This year the standard of shortlisted entries has been extremely high and the judges had a difficult task to make a final decision. Martin Webb, partner at Howard Worth, said “Each year we are more impressed by the individuals that stand in front of us and tell us the story of their businesses and their plans for the future. Sue demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and showed us how her persistence and determination has made the difference in making her business a success”.

As first place winner Su will receive a £3,000 cash prize for her business, 12 months accountancy mentoring from Howard Worth Accountants and a Business Legal Health check from Poole Alcock Solicitors.

Second place in the competition went to The Little Cheshire Gallery – a new art gallery in the centre of Nantwich offering an outlet for local artists and more established names. Third place was awarded to Florists, Wild Bramble Blooms – who offer rustic floral designs for all occasions.

The ‘Dragons’ Den’ style competition is run in partnership by Howard Worth Chartered Accountants and Poole Alcock Solicitors, with support from NatWest and Cheshire East Council.

Further details for the winner can be found at their website www.insighttoimpactconsulting.co.uk

Howard Worth Accountants and Poole Alcock LLP solicitors ran their Dragons’ Den-style competition ‘Dabbers Den’ in 2019 for the eighth year.

The Dabbers Panel consisted of:

Martin Webb, Partner at Howard Worth, Scott Harding, Partner at Poole Alcock,, Joanne Butterill Relationship Manager, NatWest Bank, & Councillor Peter Groves, Cheshire East Council  WWW.dabbersdencompetition.co.uk

For further details please contact: Dawn Beschorner at Howard Worth on 07708 326104.