Co Derry mental health charity CEO wins Pitch Perfect competition

Coleraine Mental Health charity CEO Yasmin Geddis was recently victorious in winning a funding pitch competition at the Institute of Directors Women in Leadership Conference on Friday, March 6 at the Crowne Plaza in Belfast.

Yasmin Geddis, the CEO for The Zachary Geddis Trust pitched for £4,000 to support the charity at the Northern Ireland Pitch Perfect competition at the prestigious conference.

Yasmin was overjoyed when her pitch was successful, and surprised to hear that her winning pitch had secured 47% of the vote.

Pitching the essential services of the Zachary Geddis Trust in front of 500 people, Yasmin described her reaction to the announcement that they had won.

“I was honoured to represent our charity, The Zachary Geddis Trust, in the Institute of Directors Women in Leadership Pitch Perfect competition," she said.

“It was a huge shock and thrill when The Zachary Geddis Trust were named as the winners, securing £4,000 for our organisation.

“I was delighted by the result, which displayed the faith and confidence placed by the people of Northern Ireland in our organisation to deliver essential mental health services in our community.

“This much needed funding boost is vital in supporting our core services and in the delivery of additional programmes which positively impact our service users and meet the community's growing needs in mental health provision.

“I would like to thank everyone who voted for our pitch, wished us luck and to all those who support and follow the work of the Zachary Geddis Trust.”

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The annual Institute of Directors Women in Leadership Conference is a celebration of women in leadership roles and aims to unite a community of inspiring leaders.

Yasmin faced stiff competition in the pitch from other female led organisations such as Last Say Ltd., Bloom Band, Kitchen Sync and CAST planning.

For further information about The Zachary Geddis Trust, please contact info@zgbtst.org, visit the website or follow the organisation on Facebook, Instagram or Linkedin.