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#WECAN: Driving Change – Accessing Business Finance takes place on 24 February 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Room 412, Rose Bowl, Leeds Beckett University. This session explores the barriers women entrepreneurs face when accessing finance, drawing on key research and practical insights. Part of the #WECAN Driving Change series, the event brings together experts and business leaders to discuss challenges, share experiences, and highlight strategies to improve financial accessibility for women-led enterprises.

#WECAN (Women Empowered through Coaching and Networking) is an initiative led by Leeds Beckett University, in partnership with Edge Hill University and Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber (SEYH), and supported by Lloyds Bank Business & Commercial. The program aims to support, champion, and connect women in leadership roles. It offers leadership development opportunities, celebrates women’s successes, and facilitates networking among women, businesses, and supporting organizations.