About Us
Menopause Knowledge CIC came about during the 2020 pandemic lockdown, bringing together women with shared and varied passions, driven to make a difference to our community through targeted actions and activities.
Our menopause initiative is all about empowerment of people having the knowledge and confidence to thrive in their peri and post menopause. Through its work and collaborations, Menopause Knowledge CIC also reaches employers and clinicians.
Our Vision
A world where menopause is an empowerment, a time to thrive, an opportunity for new beginnings and adventures.
A world where all genders and people have access to evidence-based information and holistic strategies to anticipate and manage their menopause journey positively.
Our Values
- Transformational
- Non-judgemental
- Compassionate
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
Our Mission 🦋 Knowledge Is Power!🦋
We campaign for menopause awareness across all genders and communities to help prevent the negative impacts of menopause.
We help people, organisations and health care providers understand the mental and physical health changes that occur during perimenopause and post menopause, and the holistic options available to manage those.
We signpost to appropriate service and evidence-based resources.
The Directors
Aline Boblin
Aline Boblin is a passionate advocate and campaigner for menopause awareness. She is the Founder and CEO of Menopause Knowledge CIC, a women-led non-profit dedicated to educating and supporting individuals, communities, and employers in the peri- and post-menopause journey.
Aline believes that wellbeing in menopause starts with a holistic approach, encompassing cognitive, mental, and physical health, and recognising that every menopause journey is as unique as an individual’s life path. At the heart of Menopause Knowledge CIC is the mission to empower people with the knowledge they need to thrive.
As an Expert by Experience, with education in hormonal health, Aline combines compassion with evidence-based knowledge to lead impactful initiatives. She actively campaigns for better menopause education and improved NHS and Integrated Care Systems support, advocating for higher-quality care in both primary and secondary healthcare settings.
In her leadership role, Aline brings business acumen, project management expertise, and fundraising experience. She also serves as the organisation’s finance director and safeguarding lead. From identifying funding opportunities and writing applications to managing daily operations and driving business strategy, she ensures governance, compliance, and the long-term sustainability of Menopause Knowledge CIC.
Louise Ware
Louise is a senior prescribing nurse in Scotland with over 20 years experience.
Louise was inspired to join the team to support our menopause initiative. She brings her medical background experience and zest for life to our delivery.
Louise completed her prescribing course in the spring of 2022 and is now a qualified prescribing nurse. She plays a key role in the direction of our menopause initiatives as our consultant on its medical content to ensure its quality and compliance. She supports the development of our business strategy and funding applications. As
part of her work across primary care surgeries, Louise is also a strong
advocate of empowering women and clinicians towards a positive health journey in
peri and post menopause.
Samantha Halton
Samantha is a dedicated primary school teacher with over 20 years' experience, a passionate Early Years specialist and a qualified Level 3 Forest School Leader. In 2024 she founded Brightside Forest School and Tuition CIC, offering Forest School sessions and tailored outdoor learning experiences to schools and nurseries, inspiring children to explore, discover and thrive through outdoor education.
Samantha joins Menopause Knowledge as a Director, bringing a strong education-led approach and a belief that time in nature, physical activity and emotional wellbeing are central to good health, a perspective that mirrors Menopause Knowledge's holistic vision for the peri- and post-menopause journey. Her talent for making complex ideas accessible, together with the governance, safeguarding and community-engagement experience gained from founding her own community interest company, strengthens the direction and delivery of our menopause initiatives.
Eloïse Boblin
Eloïse is a marine biologist passionate about environment conservation. She eagerly supports Aline’s work to help others avoid the challenges her mother faced, including volunteering to support community events.
As well as supporting our community work, social media presence and administration tasks, Eloïse contributes to the development of our business strategy, keeps a keen eye on our business practices and environment conservation compliance, and supports writing our funding applications.
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