COMPASSIONATE VOICES COLLABORATIVE SPEAK OUT 2025

Compassionate Voices Collaborative Speak Out
Empowering Women & Girls: A Night of Impact

We are delighted to announce our first-ever Compassionate Voices Collaborative Speak Out event, taking place at the Chesterfield Football Club on Friday, 12th September, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Doors open at 6:30pm

Join members of the Compassionate Voices Community as they take the stage alongside inspiring speakers. Together, we will celebrate the brilliance of women and girls through heartfelt stories, powerful poetry, and soul-stirring music. This evening is designed to empower, uplift, and ignite change.

We are proud to share that this special event has been funded by Foundation Derbyshire for its core costs and supported by additional sponsorship from Turbine Surface Technologies LTD to ensure an ultra-special evening for all.

Our programme features an incredible lineup of trailblazing women who are leading change in their fields and advocating for better mental health. One of our very special guests is Esther Ghey (mother of Brianna Ghey). Since the tragic loss of her daughter in 2023, Esther has appeared in numerous television interviews, becoming a passionate campaigner for social media reform. She is also the founder of Peace and Mind UK—a service dedicated to enhancing mental health for young people and their families through the promotion of mindfulness in schools. We are absolutely delighted by Esther’s presence; her compassion and determination to foster positive change are truly inspiring.

Tickets are available NOW! Stay tuned, as more guest speakers and the complete itinerary will be announced in the coming days.

Admission Details:

• This event is for women and girls (10 years and up). Girls under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Under 18s: FREE admission
• 18+: £5 admission

Let’s come together to inspire, support, and celebrate the mental health and well-being of women and girls everywhere. We look forward to welcoming you for a night that promises connection, empowerment, and hope!

We are so proud to have Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts (Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire) Another trailblazer, leader, strategist and changemaker. She will also be sharing her journey at our incredible Compassionate Voices Collaborative Speak Out.

Elected in May 2024, Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts leads the charge against economic and cyber-crime as one of the APCC Leads, tackling online fraud, hacking, harassment, and identity theft.

With a Criminology and International Relations degree from the University of Lincoln, Nicolle’s journey spans both the public and private sectors—from empowering SMEs as a Business Expansion Specialist to championing safer communities as a District Councillor.

A passionate advocate for collaboration, she bridges the gap between policing, policy, and public-private partnerships. As Vice Chair and Women’s Representative on Labour’s East Midlands Regional Board, she drives transformative community initiatives.

Beyond politics, Nicolle is deeply committed to online safety, shaping digital security efforts through the Nova Education Trust and the East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre. Her work with universities and local government fosters innovation, ensuring tech talent thrives in the region.

Nicolle’s vision is shaping a safer, stronger Derbyshire.

SOUND CHECK... 1, 2, 3!

Introducing the incredible Laura Moakes, our sound technician for the Compassionate Voices UK Collaborative Speak Out this September—and yes, we take girl power seriously!

Laura lives locally, but her talent travels far and wide—she’s worked with the likes of 50 Cent, ABC, and many more. When she’s not behind the mixing desk for legends, she’s busy working the UK festival circuit all summer long.

We’re buzzing she’s bringing her magic to our very first Speak Out event—who knows, if this becomes an annual celebration (and we hope it does!), maybe Laura will make it a regular gig too!

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Anne-Francis Hayes 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome Anne-Francis Hayes to the Compassionate Voices Collaborative Speak Out line-up — joining the inspiring Esther Ghey (Peace and Mind) and Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner.

Anne is a former County Councillor for the Staveley area and currently leads as Project Manager for the groundbreaking international initiative INFUSION (Indian Food Systems for Improved Nutrition) at the University of Sheffield.

Based in Bihar, East India, this powerful project is transforming lives by: ✨ Increasing access to nutritious foods to combat child stunting (affecting 35% of children under five in India)
✨ Empowering women through Didi Haats — women-led markets promoting safety, education, and enterprise
✨ Partnering with local governments to create long-term community impact — including the launch of their first women-led market in Telhara, Nalanda this June

🎤 Want to hear more? Join us on Friday 12th September at Chesterfield Football Club for an unforgettable evening of voices, vision, and empowerment.

Proof that determination knows no bounds... Joanna Raisin has dedicated 22 years to the Fire & Rescue Service, forging an inspiring path of resilience and achievement.

Now serving as Watch Manager at Chesterfield Fire Station, Joanna's journey spans roles in Control, Wholetime, and On-Call firefighting across Derbyshire and Leicestershire—demonstrating that with passion and perseverance, anything is possible.

We’re honoured to welcome Joanna to our Compassionate Voices Collaborative as one of the incredible guest speakers!