Belfast City Council has become the first local authority in Northern Ireland to sign up as a champion for the #NotJustForBoys initiative. This campaign is an initiative led by Women’s…
Study reveals gender gap in trades
A new analysis of ONS data by experts at The Paint Shed has revealed a significant gender gap across UK trade occupations, with men outnumbering 60 to 1. Despite modest progress in…
Women in the industry
Women are playing an increasingly important role in the painting and decorating sector. Their numbers are still relatively low, but growing all the time. And, as these three ground-breaking professionals show, women are ready, willing and able to lead from the front.
First Female Apprentice at Livv
This week (6-12 February) marks National Apprenticeship Week. With the current skills shortage and the challenge of encouraging more women into construction, Merseyside housing association, Livv Housing Group, is proud to have welcomed its first female painting and decorating apprentice.
International Women’s Day
Debbie Sampson, store manager at Dulux Decorator Centre Falkirk, tells us about her job.
International Women’s Day
Women play an important part in the painting and decorating trade, but they need to be supported, as it can be a daunting business to be in.