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In the run up to Women Installers Together conference, we’re showcasing the Register of Tradeswomen, another project founded by Hattie Hasan MBE. The register of Tradeswomen is a not-for-profit company providing householders with trustworthy, verified tradeswomen all over the UK.

“Central to our customer service standards is the provision of a safe service that works for the most vulnerable householders. While we make no assumptions about our customers, our services are designed to work for people who feel vulnerable. We believe if they work for this group, they work for everyone.

Our verification process is strict and thorough, and our systems (kindly donated by Commusoft) allow us to track exactly where tradeswomen are, giving them and householders an additional layer of safety.

We’re also working with organisations that support survivors of domestic abuse to ensure our processes and training meet their requirements. We believe these high standards benefit all householders and all tradespeople”

Every time the register is used a small contribution goes towards the empowerment of women.

The register came about for several reasons:

1. From being contacted by organisations working with vulnerable women asking if we could provide trades other than plumbers and heating engineers.

2. The increase in incidences of domestic abuse reported to police between March and April 2020

3. The need to find a way to train more women in trades

4. To make finance available for women wishing to train in trades

5. The need to have an accurate count of tradeswomen. Even trainees count.

6. To use this information to drive change

We believe these to be good enough reasons to start a movement that will create lasting and sustainable change.

Cathy Cockin of Little Miss Electrical says:

“I joined the register because I think it’s an amazing thing Hattie and Mica are doing. People regularly come to us and ask if we can recommend other tradeswomen and we often have to say we don’t know of any in the area but now we can direct them to the register”

You can find out more about joining, or follow the register on Twitter, here.

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