New research investigates socio-economic diversity in social investment
Our new report uses elite education as a proxy to investigate aspects of diversity not yet well analysed in the social investment sector: socio-economic inclusion
Evenbreak – transforming employment for disabled people
Evenbreak is a social enterprise set up to close the disability employment gap, giving disabled people access to the same opportunities in the workplace as others.
Learning disability social enterprise Nickel Support crowned Britain’s best ‘Heart of Gold’ small business at The Small Awards
Nickel Support, a Community Interest Company from Sutton, which works with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, was celebrated as best ‘Heart of Gold’ business at this year’s Small Awards
Diversity Champions & Social Enterprises Bi-Monthly Meetings
The Diversity Forum have set up bi-monthly online meetings that are open to representatives from social enterprises with an interest in equality, diversity and inclusion.
Inclusive recruitment with Roots HR
14 September 2022 This webinar hosted by Alison Smith, CEO of social enterprise Roots HR looked at ways of how organisations can ensure their recruitment practices are fair and how they can limit unconscious bias from influencing decision-making. It also looked at what you can do to make the recruitment and selection process itself more inclusive … Continued
Charity Bank becomes the latest organisation to sign the new Diversity Forum Manifesto
Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank for charities and social enterprises, has signed up to the Diversity Forum Manifesto, reaffirming its commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
Changing the conversation on disability – Diversity and Ability
How social enterprise Diversity and Ability are breaking down the barriers that limit the opportunities and freedoms of disabled people
Butterfly Books – children’s books tackling gender stereotypes
Whilst at school Kerrine Bryan excelled at maths and science, enjoying the problem-solving aspect of these subjects. However, when it came to choosing a career, she felt that the subjects she loved did not give her many options beyond the expected accountancy qualifications. When she was 17 her maths teacher recommended she attend an engineering … Continued