Hello, my name is Anita Powell, and I have been working with lower socioeconomic and minority groups in the community space for over 20 years. Recently, I have been focusing on the conversation around older women's health and menopause, as I believe it is crucial in supporting these communities. I am the host of a podcast called Black Menopause and Beyond, where I share my perspective as a community worker, person of colour and working-class individual. I have co-founded an online peer support group called Black Women in Menopause, and a face-to-face peer support group in my hometown for all women, which focuses on working with menopausal women and including communities that don't talk about menopause, such as ethnic minorities and working-class women. I am also proactive in speaking to organizations about the conversation of menopause and how women of colour, black women, and economically disadvantaged women need to be included more in the menopause space. As a single mother, a woman of colour, and a working-class woman who does not experience financial privilege, I often self-finance or volunteer for free. However, it is becoming harder and harder to do, especially in these current times. I am reaching out for help with funding to cover the cost of meeting space, resources, speakers, and refreshments for my group. I also need to buy a projector and projector screen for the group, as well as cover PR and marketing costs. Additionally, I need financial support for my podcast, which can be expensive on equipment and time-consuming. I am trying to raise funds to put on activities and educational events for menopause for my group and the women of my town from diverse communities. If you're interested in supporting menopausal women from disadvantaged backgrounds, please consider supporting me in my work. Thank you for your consideration.