A mumpreneur decided to dedicate her birthday to raising money for Australia’s abused women and children.
Sara Banks, who lives in Wembley, Perth, WA, said: “I chose Zonta House Refuge because they were one of the many support services that helped me two and a half years ago years ago with their amazing program, Positive Pathways.
“Not everyone will know why I used them, but if you want to help other women and children break free from abuse even a small donation will help others to rebuild their lives.”
Sara, who owns Mammas HQ – the only hair and beauty salon with a creche in Perth – aimed to raise £100 and hit the target within hours: “ I know, having worked for charities, whilst in Perth that fundraising is so important to being able to reach everyone who needs assistance.”
Beauty boss Sara left Manchester in the UK for Australia a decade ago but her dream-come-true fell apart with her relationship with her son’s dad.
She said: “I was facing becoming middle-aged too, so I wanted to do something with my life after things started to go wrong. That’s when I decided to open the salon. It’s been difficult because of Covid but things are going the right way now. I can call myself a mumpreneur finally.”
A mumpreneur is an entrepreneurial mum, who has children of 18 or under, but at the same time is running a business.
Operating since 1984, Zonta House is a small not for profit organisation in Perth focused on the needs of women and the gaps in the community.
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