The Latest Breaking News from Smart Works

Young women are falling out of the workplace faster than men – are they prioritising their mental health over a career?

IN FOCUS: The number of young female ‘Neets’ – not in education, employment, or training – has reached its highest level in almost a decade. From the women who are intentionally ‘decentering’ work, to those who are finding it impossible to find a job that works for them, Katie Rosseinsky…

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025

Bicester Village Has Just Launched the Pre-Loved Pop Up Filled with Designer Gems

Curated by legendary stylist Bay Garnett, with all proceeds going to Smart Works

Marie Claire · Oct 23, 2025

Meghan hits red carpet at glamorous event in Beverly Hills while Harry embarks on solo New York trip

Duchess of Sussex attended glitzy ceremony to honour her friend, filmmaker Tyler Perry

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

North East business life: charity, community and awards events of the week

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Smart Works, Zentia and the Great Run Company, Different Narrative, Fusion for Business and Miller Homes

Birmingham Post · Jul 6, 2023

Meghan Markle speaks of pride for new role after Archetypes podcast is axed by Spotify

Spotify may have severed ties with Meghan Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, but the two are hyper-focused on Smart Works, a charity dedicated to giving women the "confidence" needed in order to "change the trajectory of their lives"

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023

North East business life: charity, community and award events in the region

Companies and organisations to feature in this week's round-up include The Apartment Group, NEPO and Parkdean Resorts

Birmingham Post · Apr 27, 2023

9 female-founded fashion brands to shop this International Women's Day

The inspirational female-founded fashion brands to shop on International Women's Day and beyond

Woman & Home · Mar 8, 2023

North East business life: charity, community and award events in the region

This week's round-up includes Newcastle Building Society, Amazing Jane, Modo Bloc, Muckle LLP, Mott Macdonald, Turner & Townsend and RBC Brewin Dolphin

Birmingham Post · Feb 15, 2023

Meghan Markle spends Thanksgiving preparing meal for more than 300 women experiencing homelessness

Duchess of Sussex shared photo of Thanksgiving lunch preparation on Archewell website

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

Meghan Markle joins fashion brand to give 500 of her favourite $248 handbags to charity

The Duchess says the bags from US brand Cuyana would support women in the UK as they try to find a way back into the workforce

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022