Equity, Diversity & Inclusion isn’t a tick box exercise, it requires an engaged commitment to drive change and live and breathe an all-inclusive environment. We believe there is a wealth of untapped talent out there. We’re playing our part to identify and engage that talent, and to help them find their way into enjoyable and meaningful careers.
Whilst the team is trained in the fundamentals of EDI and we have invested in our own EDI initiatives such as MotherBoard and HeyFlow, we are aware that there are many protected characteristics and intersectionality to consider when it comes to building truly inclusive teams. It’s important to work with true experts in these areas.
Aquaintz Consulting is a forward-thinking inclusion consultancy. They believe in empowering organizations to drive meaningful change, redefining the way they operate, and fostering an environment that is inclusive and diverse from the top down.
Aquaintz Consulting was founded by Grace Mosuro, a black woman, mother, and cancer thriver, who has personally experienced and overcome various challenges, offering a unique perspective on inclusivity and resilience in the workplace.
They understand that achieving truly inclusive organizational transformation and success requires a comprehensive approach. Their team of experts collaborates closely with organizations, diving into their unique challenges and opportunities. They offer tailored solutions that drive real change, ensuring that the fabric of the organization reflects a commitment to EDI principles.
They believe in inclusion not just from a moral standpoint and a way of promoting equity and belonging, but also because it’s good business.
Their special approach is grounded in lived experiences, providing solutions that are customized to reflect the unique needs of each organization and individual to achieve real impact.
Babbasa is a Bristol-based social enterprise, established in 2013 to address inequalities and produce a fairer city. They support young people from minority ethnic and low income backgrounds to pursue their ambition in education, employment and enterprise, and support employers to create more inclusive workplaces.
Babbasa is always looking for businesses to support them through charity of the year arrangements, and professionals to volunteer with us as Equal Opportunity Ambassadors. They ask that all volunteers agree to undertake 3 of 7 possible challenges: Mentor a young person, support a learning experience, undertake a fundraiser, make a donation, introduce 5+ potential supporters, refer a young person(s) in need, provide pro bono consultancy/advice, equipment or venue space. If this sounds like something you could support with, please get in touch.
Two of the biggest challenges facing the creative industries right now are a long-term skills shortage and a lack of diversity in the sector.
The Bristol Creative Industries Internships Programme seeks to open the door to young people from underrepresented backgrounds and provide them with real opportunities to break into the creative industry.
WORKS is part of the Bristol Learning City Partnership and is building a unique collaboration between employers, learning providers, and local communities to develop a skilled local workforce.
The Covenant is a promise made by private, public or voluntary organisations to provide support for care leavers aged 16-25 to help them to live independently.
Climate Reframe is your guide to over 150 of the best black, brown, Asian, people of colour, and UK based Indigenous peoples from the Global South who are climate experts, campaigners and advocates living and working in the UK. Launched in 2019, the directory aims to help make it easier for the media and those working in the climate and environment movement to find climate experts from diverse backgrounds.
We partnered with Diversily, running an internal Inclusion Ideathon, to have courageous conversations internally and to co-create solutions to increase workplace diversity & inclusion here, and also to enable our clients to do the same. Diversily are known for their highly rated workshops and strategy services that help organisations embed inclusion into their people, practices and products. They have also created some brilliant free resources, such as their visual frameworks for driving inclusive change and The Inclusive Innovation Playbook for creating more inclusive digital products and services.
They work with partners to help raise awareness of opportunities for young people and engage them with the workplace. We partnered with them, running a “careers in data” session together with UWE, bringing together school students, uni students and employers for presentations and hands-on workshops.
Ending disadvantage for women in the workplace. Insight, learning and action for female* reproductive health inclusion in the workplace. Most women experience at least four reproductive health conditions that will directly impact or end their careers. They empower businesses to create change. * They actually mean people with internal reproductive health organs, it’s just not as catchy.
MotherBoard is a Business Charter, Community, and Event Series driving tangible change for mums working in the tech industry. They are on a mission to transform the industry to be more inclusive of women & mothers by tackling stigmas and supporting employers who want to create real change. Become a MotherBoard Charter signatory.
Myrtos believe that everyone should be given a fair chance to work, grow, and thrive, regardless of their past. Through workshops and educational initiatives, Esther challenges misconceptions surrounding individuals with criminal records, advocating for their employment opportunities.
Self Agency are a consultancy specialising in awareness, education and change around neurodiversity. To build an inclusive workplace or community, all neurotypes need to be accepted and supported. The neurodiversity model knows that valuing and nurturing brains that process things differently leads to a more inclusive, creative and productive environment.
Starting The Conversations facilitates discussions between colleagues and businesses about mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ topics. Danny does public speaking and workshops around Bristol and delivers virtual sessions nationally, sharing his personal stories and knowledge of both topics from a lived experience background.
Grassroot Communities engages, challenges and inspires young people and others in their neighbourhoods to be the changes they want to see, improving the quality of life and creating real social and environmental change. ADLIB are proud to sponsor and mentor a young person from the 2022 cohort.
TechSPARK is a not for profit with a mission to strengthen the tech community across the South West. TechSPARK gets involved in various DEI activities across the region with their partners – and have put together the SHIFT Speaker Database to facilitate access to a range of diverse tech and digital public speakers in the South West, as well as offer support to those who are new to the sector and region.
Elevating Trans and Non-Binary People in the Workplace.
They are the world’s largest organisation for trans and non-binary people in business. Established in 2017, a not-for-profit company since 2022, they’re led by trans and non-binary people and collaborate with over 300 global corporate partners to raise awareness, share contacts and best practice, provide role models and speakers and access to consultancy and training.
The OurCity2030 initiative aims to support 2,030 young people from low income households, starting from inner city Bristol, to secure a median salary role by 2030. Its purpose is to lift individuals out of poverty, increase representation in the workplace and create a new generation of role models.
Achieving this vision requires key city stakeholders to come together to break the cycle of inequality and deprivation. If you are a Bristol business, we urge you to join the OurCity2030 movement, and be part of the change to create a new generation of coders, creatives, activists, architects, engineers, entrepreneurs and social scientists who are truly diverse in race, faith, culture and class. Find out more, and register your interest at OurCity2030.com
Purple Goat is an international marketing agency like no other. They pride themselves on exceptional creative, content, and campaigns while also confidently representing and communicating a narrative in and around disability in everything they do.
The Women in Business Charter is a city-wide initiative, recognising and supporting the work of Bristol businesses to create workplaces that are gender equal.
They’ve turned outdated and uninspired marketing apprenticeship delivery on its head. Their team of trainers and coaches are expert marketers themselves who are passionate about creating a comprehensive programme that’s fit for the workplace – one that teaches apprentices strategies and techniques they can practice straight away.
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