# FLISS: FEMALE LEADERS IN STEM SUBJECTS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1203716
- **Other names:** FLISS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** June 23, 2023
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1203716


## Contact

- **Address:** 35 BURNS STREET, NOTTINGHAM
- **Postcode:** NG7 4DS
- **Phone:** 07969122546
- **Email:** mentoring@fliss.uk
- **Website:** fliss.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECT OF THE CIO ISTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG WOMEN PROFESSIONALS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, WITH A PARTICULARFOCUS ON EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT BY:A. PROMOTING GREATER DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, WITH THE AIM OF ADDRESSING THEUNDERREPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN THESE FIELDS;B. PROVIDING MENTORSHIP AND SUPPORT TO YOUNG WOMAN PROFESSIONALS OR THOSE IN THEIR EARLY CAREER YEARS, THIS INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS RETURNING TO WORK POST A CAREER BREAK IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, WITH THEGOAL OF INSPIRING AND EMPOWERING THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL; ANDC. RAISING AWARENESS OF ISSUES RELATED TO EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, AND TO PROMOTEBEST PRACTICES IN THESE AREAS.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARENOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008].

**Activities:** FLISS is a dedicated mentoring network that strives to promote equality and diversity in science and engineering, with a particular focus on advancing the representation of women. Our charity is committed to empowering young women professionals in these fields and addressing the unique challenges they face during their early careers.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | £6393 | £2291 | — | — |
| April 1, 2024 | £3000 | £702 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Julia Ward CEng** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 28, 2023
- Dr Katy McKenzie — appointed June 1, 2023
- Ellie Stevenson — appointed June 23, 2023
- Maria Jesus Bataller Vidal — appointed Oct. 25, 2024
- Ololade Okunrinboye — appointed Oct. 25, 2024
- Samuel Thursby — appointed Jan. 28, 2023
- Vincenzo Pizzoni — appointed Jan. 28, 2023