Anita Goyal MBE is the Chair and trustee of The Hemraj Goyal Foundation, and the Hallmark Foundation. She is the Vice President of Barnardo’s and an Ambassador of the Alzheimer’s Society. In 2021, Anita was invested with an MBE in Her Majesty’s New Year Honours List for services to Diversity and Female Empowerment. She is an award-winning philanthropist, community champion and author of Voices from Punjab and Voices from Gujarat and chair of the care sector fundraising ball in Championing Social Care. Anita is a shareholder of the family business – Hallmark Care homes and is a passionate ambassador of the company.
Prior to this, Anita spent twenty years teaching science and was an Assistant Headteacher. Anita completed her MA in Special and Inclusive Education and is now pioneering personal development workshops in schools across the UK. She is a member of the advisory panel for Regent College London and a member of the Khalsa Academies Trust.
Anita is committed about making a difference and believes in doing everything with passion and purpose helping transform lives.
I am always genuine, honest and true to my word. I work hard to understand the experiences of others, build trust, and share from a place of empathy and compassion. I treat others with respect and dignity, as I wish to be treated myself. And although I can’t guarantee I won’t make mistakes, I can promise to do everything in my power to put them right.
I am passionate about learning and exploring different perspectives. My mission is to enrich others’ lives by sharing my knowledge and experiences; to open their minds to new concepts, people and possibilities. I never stop evolving and am constantly working towards a greater understanding of myself and others. I practice self reflection, listen as much as I speak, and continually strive to broaden my mind.
I believe that human connection is our most powerful transformational tool. By connecting with others, we can enrich lives, inspire minds, open new doors and embrace positive change. That’s why I continually strive to build a diverse community of connections, based on mutual support, compassion and encouragement. No-one should have to face challenges alone. I proactively facilitate connections that help others to grow, succeed, and get to the place they need to be.
So many of life’s frustrations arise from feelings of powerlessness. My aim is to equip people with the tools they need to transform their mindset; to overcome their internal barriers and make empowered decisions. I open doors, spark fresh thinking and reveal new pathways. I seek to inspire people by sharing my experiences, knowledge and connections. And I empower others – from the inside out – to identify, pursue and achieve their goals.
I am always genuine, honest and true to my word. I work hard to understand the experiences of others, build trust, and share from a place of empathy and compassion. I treat others with respect and dignity, as I wish to be treated myself. And although I can’t guarantee I won’t make mistakes, I can promise to do everything in my power to put them right.
I am passionate about learning and exploring different perspectives. My mission is to enrich others’ lives by sharing my knowledge and experiences; to open their minds to new concepts, people and possibilities. I never stop evolving and am constantly working towards a greater understanding of myself and others. I practice self reflection, listen as much as I speak, and continually strive to broaden my mind.
I believe that human connection is our most powerful transformational tool. By connecting with others, we can enrich lives, inspire minds, open new doors and embrace positive change. That’s why I continually strive to build a diverse community of connections, based on mutual support, compassion and encouragement. No-one should have to face challenges alone. I proactively facilitate connections that help others to grow, succeed, and get to the place they need to be.
So many of life’s frustrations arise from feelings of powerlessness. My aim is to equip people with the tools they need to transform their mindset; to overcome their internal barriers and make empowered decisions. I open doors, spark fresh thinking and reveal new pathways. I seek to inspire people by sharing my experiences, knowledge and connections. And I empower others – from the inside out – to identify, pursue and achieve their goals.
In 2021, she was awarded an MBE for services to diversity and female empowerment, including her life-changing work tackling female genital mutilation, menstrual discrimination, and human trafficking. She is a podcast host, a self-development pioneer, an ardent campaigner for social care, and the author of charity book The Voices of Punjab. Through this work, Anita continues her commitment to furthering equality in disadvantaged areas of society, promoting the importance of education, protecting vulnerable people, and expanding the opportunities available to women, children and young people.
Fifteen women. Fifteen inspirational stories. From award-winning leaders and inspirational philanthropists, to ordinary women who have embraced British life, a range of Punjabi women all share personal stories of racism, gender inequality and the partition of India and Pakistan.
