we bring together entrepreneurs and innovators at different stages of their journey
Meet Faith — The Engineer Building Technology That Works for People, Not Just Systems Faith Sodipe is a software engineer, cybersecurity advocate, speaker, and community
Meet Darren — The Ecommerce Leader Helping Businesses Turn Websites Into Growth Engines Darren Ratcliffe is the founder of Courageous, a Manchester-based ecommerce agency that
Meet Aliya — The Executive Presence Coach Helping People Find the Confidence to Be Seen Aliya Rajah is an Executive Presence and Public Speaking Coach,
Meet Carl — The Strategist Helping Businesses Turn Marketing Into Measurable Growth Carl Phillips is the Managing Director of The PMC, a Stockport-based digital consultancy
Meet Adnan — The Voice for Early Intervention and Healing Through Lived Experience Adnan Jouzaa is an accommodation support worker with Manchester City Council and
Meet Heidi — The Technician Challenging How Women Are Seen in the Music Industry Heidi Noble is a music technician and emerging creative working at
Meet Ash — The Music Curator Championing Independent Sound and Regional Talent Ash Anderson is a Nottingham-based entrepreneur and music enthusiast who has turned his
The Legacy Bench is proud to present the University of Manchester Edition, an exciting free event bringing together entrepreneurs, professionals, students, creatives, investors, and changemakers
On Friday 18th September 2026, Legacy Bench returns to bring together an inspiring community of business leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, creators, professionals, investors and future leaders
From Silence to Strength: The Story Behind Thomas Holroyd Thomas Holroyd is a founder, BSL interpreter, and director of The Interpreter Initiative, a business built
