ABOUT US!
Say hello to a multi-award winning social enterprise who work collaboratively and always in a heart centred way.
Our network of experts come together to inspire and support young people, their parents, schools & communities with a variety of wellbeing offers. Through an early intervention and prevention model, we empower them to feel more confident in managing the everyday ups and downs of life.
Stronger together
Our Vision
Our vision is to grow a happier and healthier world where children are resilient, compassionate and empowered to navigate life’s challenges and realise their potential.
Our founder IS Jackie Wilson. Here’s what you need to know about whose heart-centred-way of running Positively Empowered Kids has seen the CIC grow exponentially over the last 5 years.
Jackie Wilson
Founder
Jackie is an empowerment coach, trainer, speaker and author. She is a co-founder of Empower Education and Emotions Toolkit.
Jackie’s passion is inspiring the next generation of self-discover, empowering young people with ways to flourish and thrive.
Jackie works with children from 2 years old through to teenagers in educational settings where she offers fun, interactive, and creative wellbeing workshops, programmes and talks.
Sue Cooper
Non-Executive Director
Sue is a Nurse with over four decades of nursing experience in clinical care, management, research and health education, a Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher and an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Educator. Her passion is in the science and art of holistic integrative care practices.
Sue is Founder of MOMM, Moments Of Mass Mindfulness and Self Care World, both are dynamic, volunteer-led initiatives rooted in care and compassion, connection and collaboration and experienced through co-creating compassionate community gatherings, engaging in citizen, business, charity and governance action to raise awareness of mindfulness practices for conscious health and vibrant well-being.
Sue holds many voluntary roles in community, locally, she is a member of The Lieutenancy Commonwealth Group. Nationally, as a member of the Welfare and Wellbeing Advisory Group for The Queens Nursing Institute of Scotland and internationally as a co-founder of Living Cities Earth and co-director of Feast for the Soul.
Chloe Gwillam
Event and Project Manager
Chloe is from Nottingham and her role within PEK is Event Manager. She started originally as a Kickstarter in 2022 and grew in confidence during this time.
We were delighted to continue working with Chloe who now works part-time for PEK, alongside bringing up her son. She is an instrumental part of bringing the annual festival to life, as well as other events throughout the year. Being a part of the PEK team, Chloe feels she has been able to learn and grow her skills, whilst also feeling empowered.
Emma Astill
Communications and Marketing Manager
Emma is from Nottingham and her role within PEK is Social Media Manager and Graphic Designer. She started originally as a Kickstarter in 2022 and developed her skills during this time. We were delighted to take Emma on in a part-time for PEK. She has been a key part of bringing the awareness of PEK to others and her contribution to creating our resources is very much appreciated.
Emma’s other passion is advocating for Endometriosis and planning events to share as much awareness of the condition as she can.
Sam Newsome
Operations Manager
Sam Newsome is the Operations Manager at Positively Empowered Kids CIC. She began her career supporting families of children with additional needs, before moving into Sure Start Children’s Centres where she delivered a range of family support services. Sam later worked within CAMHS, providing therapeutic interventions to children and young people to strengthen their emotional health and wellbeing.
She has since trained as a hypnotherapist and mindfulness teacher, and has delivered relaxation and parenting classes as well as baby massage sessions. Sam brings a wealth of compassionate, practical experience to her role, supporting families and young people to feel calmer, more confident and better equipped to navigate life’s challenges.
EVERY CHILD HAS THE CAPACITY TO BE A SUPERHERO, THEY JUST NEED TO FIND THEIR UNIQUE POWERS
We collaborate with families, schools, organisations and businesses, in fact, the whole ecosystem of a child, to create healthy environments where children can thrive.
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