Women in Racing, in collaboration with Racing Home, proudly launched Mentors for Mums (M4M) at the Women in Racing Summit at York Racecourse on 14 May. This new initiative is an expansion of WiR’s flagship mentoring programme and is designed to offer dedicated peer-to-peer support for mothers working across the racing industry.

M4M connects women with mentors from all areas of the racing sector – from grassroots roles to corporate leadership – and at every stage of motherhood. Whether planning a family, navigating pregnancy and maternity leave, returning to work, balancing career with childcare, or guiding teenagers through key life transitions, M4M offers a supportive network of experienced peers who understand the unique challenges of raising a family and parenting within the industry.

Dana Mellor, Racing Home Project Lead, commented: “Mentors for Mums, Women in Racing’s latest initiative, represents a vital step forward in supporting mothers in racing. Sometimes the greatest impact comes from simply knowing someone is in your corner. With M4M, no parent working in racing needs to navigate this path alone.”

Cheryl Caves, WiR Mentoring Lead, said: “We are incredibly grateful to the Racing Home team for identifying this important area of need within our industry. Women in Racing is proud to offer Mentors for Mums as a natural extension of our established mentoring programme, which has successfully supported and guided women in racing for over 12 years.

M4M is one of several benefits open to all WiR members, and the depth of knowledge and lived experience within the mentor network is truly unparalleled. As someone who has worked in the racing industry for 25 years – and as a mum to two young children – I know just how valuable it is to have a friendly, understanding voice on the other end of the phone during those demanding early years.”

M4M is available to all WiR members at no cost. Applications for support should be made via the WiR website.

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