Daffodils for Doris
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Empowering Women Through Mentorship

Daffodils for Doris connects ambitious women with experienced mentors, creating pathways to success in careers, business, and personal growth.

What We Do

We believe every woman deserves a champion in her corner.

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Personal Development

Building internal empowerment — helping mentees develop confidence, self-awareness, emotional resilience, mindset, and a clear sense of purpose.

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Business Development

Equipping mentees with practical workplace skills — from professional communication and career navigation to business acumen and networking.

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Financial Development

Building financial independence — covering budgeting, investing, debt management, tax literacy, and long-term financial planning.

200+
Mentees Supported
85+
Active Mentors
50+
Workshops Delivered
12+
Partner Organisations

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you want to be guided or guide others, there's a place for you in our community.

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Become a Mentee

Get paired with an experienced mentor who will support your personal and professional development.

Become a Mentor

Share your experience and expertise to inspire and guide the next generation of women leaders.

Our Story

Daffodils for Doris was founded in honour of Doris, a woman who believed passionately in the power of community and the importance of lifting others as you climb. What began as a small local initiative has grown into a registered UK charity (number: 1168073) touching the lives of hundreds of women across the country.

We match mentees with mentors who understand their challenges — women who have walked similar paths and are committed to sharing their wisdom, network, and encouragement.

Our Values

🌼 Empowerment

We believe every woman has the potential to achieve extraordinary things with the right support and guidance.

🤝 Community

We foster genuine connections — not just professional networks, but real friendships and mutual support.

🌍 Inclusivity

Our programme welcomes women from all backgrounds, industries, and stages of their personal journey.

🌱 Growth

We champion continuous learning, resilience, and the courage to take on new challenges.

UK Registered Charity

As a registered charity (number: 1168073), we are committed to transparency, accountability, and maximising the impact of every donation and partnership we receive. All funds go directly to supporting our mentorship programmes, workshops, and community initiatives.

Our Three Core Pillars

Every mentoring relationship at Daffodils for Doris is structured around three foundational pillars. Together they build the confidence, competence, and financial independence needed for lasting empowerment.

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Personal Development

Focuses on strengthening internal empowerment, enabling mentees to build confidence, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.

  • 🔹 Mindset & Resilience — growth mindset, handling failure, stress management
  • 🔹 Goal Setting & Habits — OKRs, SMART goals, habit formation, accountability
  • 🔹 Communication & Public Speaking — storytelling, presentation skills, assertive communication
  • 🔹 Emotional Intelligence — self-awareness, empathy, conflict resolution
  • 🔹 Time Management & Prioritisation — deep work, avoiding burnout, productivity systems
  • 🔹 Career Clarity & Purpose — identifying values, defining success, long-term vision mapping
  • 🔹 Health & Well-being — physical health habits, mental health awareness, work-life balance

This pillar addresses the psychological barriers that often limit women's ability to take action, positioning it as the foundation for long-term empowerment.

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Business Development

Enhances professional growth and career progression by equipping mentees with practical workplace skills and clarity.

  • 🔹 Understanding the Workplace — organisational structure, decision-making, company culture
  • 🔹 Professional Communication — clear emails, speaking up in meetings, giving & receiving feedback
  • 🔹 Building Your Reputation — personal brand, reliability, becoming the "go-to" person
  • 🔹 Working with People — cross-team collaboration, managing up, handling difficult colleagues
  • 🔹 Taking Initiative & Problem Solving — identifying improvements, proposing solutions, showing ownership
  • 🔹 Career Navigation — promotion criteria, career conversations, clear progression path
  • 🔹 Workplace Productivity — prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines, managing workload under pressure
  • 🔹 Professionalism & Business Etiquette — punctuality, dress standards, digital etiquette
  • 🔹 Basic Business Acumen — how your company makes money, key metrics, your role's impact
  • 🔹 Networking — building internal allies, attending industry events, using LinkedIn effectively

This pillar supports mentees in translating internal growth into tangible career outcomes, improving employability, performance, and advancement opportunities.

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Financial Development

Focuses on building financial independence and decision-making capability, essential for sustainable empowerment.

  • 🔹 Budgeting & Saving — income tracking, expense management, emergency funds
  • 🔹 Debt Management — understanding credit, repayment strategies, avoiding bad debt
  • 🔹 Investing Fundamentals — asset classes, risk tolerance, portfolio diversification
  • 🔹 Tax Literacy — personal tax obligations, deductions, filing basics
  • 🔹 Retirement & Long-term Planning — pension options, compound growth, financial independence
  • 🔹 Income Diversification — side income, passive income streams, freelancing basics
  • 🔹 Financial Psychology — behavioural biases, spending triggers, healthy money mindset

This pillar ensures mentees can manage resources effectively, reducing financial vulnerability and increasing long-term stability and autonomy.

Ready to Join?

Applications are open now. Select your role and fill in our short application form — we'll be in touch within 5 working days.

🔗 Become a Partner

Interested in supporting Daffodils for Doris? We'd love to hear from you. Fill in the form below and our partnerships team will be in touch.