Inclusive Companies

Good Friday (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
2026-04-10

Pascha – Easter (Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
2026-04-12

Yom HaShoah Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day
2026-04-13

Vaisakhi (Sikhism)
2026-04-14

The Double Rainbow - Intersecting Identities
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Online Webinar
Facilitated by Charlie Hart — AKA Ausome Charlie
Many neurodivergent people are also LGBTQIA+ yet workplace inclusion often addresses these identities separately. This session explores this ‘Double Rainbow’ intersection — combining research, lived experience, and practical inclusion strategies.
Participants will:

Understand the link between neurodivergence and LGBTQIA+ identities
Explore minority stress, and the impact of intersecting marginalised identities
Learn practical inclusion and allyship strategies
Gain insights into creating psychologically safe, neuro-inclusive environments

About the facilitator
Charlie Hart — also known as Ausome Charlie — is an autistic and ADHD professional speaker on inclusion, with a 20-year background in HR Analytics. Charlie specialises in neuro-inclusion at work, intersecting identities, psychological safety, and translating lived experience into practical, evidence-based inclusion strategies.
Drawing on her lived experience as a late-diagnosed autistic, bi/pan, and gender non-conforming woman, Charlie speaks candidly about identity, minority stress, and community power. Her work helps organisations move beyond tokenism, to meaningful inclusion.

Round Table: Accountability and Strategy – Moving Beyond the Tick-Box
2026-04-16 12:00 - 15:00 | TalkTalk, The Soapworks, Manchester, M5 3TT, United Kingdom
You’re warmly invited to join us for an exclusive roundtable discussion, “Accountability and Strategy: Moving Beyond the Tick-Box,” on Thursday 16 April, 12:00–15:00, hosted at TalkTalk, The Soapworks, Ordsall Lane, Salford, Manchester, M5 3TT.
This session will bring together a select group of DEI leaders for an engaging afternoon of meaningful conversation, collaboration, and practical insight.
Following the success of our DEI Leaders Afternoon Tea earlier this year, we’re delighted to reconvene this community, this time focusing on moving beyond awareness and into measurable accountability, strategic action, and tangible change.
We recognise that advancing DEI can often feel like a solitary effort, particularly amid increased scrutiny, budget pressures, and shifting organisational priorities. This roundtable is designed to create an open, energising space for leaders to connect, reflect, and explore new approaches together.
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To help shape the conversation, please select two of the following topics that interest you most:

From Optics to Outcomes: How do we move from DEI statements to measurable progress in 2026?

Embedding Inclusion into Performance: Should inclusive leadership behaviours form part of performance reviews and promotion criteria?

Diagnosing Your Starting Point: How can organisations use internal data, not just benchmarking, to shape more effective EDI strategies?

The Business Case Reinvented: How can EDI metrics be linked to retention of scarce talent and team performance?

Pay Transparency and Reporting: Preparing for evolving requirements, including ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting.

ERGs: How can we reignite momentum and impact across employee networks?

Lunch will be provided, so please share any dietary or allergy requirements when registering.
Places are limited.
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If you would like to contribute ideas or themes to the discussion, we would welcome your input.
We look forward to welcoming you.

First Day of Riḍván (Baháʼí)
2026-04-21

Stephen Lawrence Day
2026-04-22

Stephen Lawrence Day: What does it mean to be anti-racist?
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Webinar
Facilitated by Anuli Changa (she/they)
Recognise Stephen Lawrence Day by exploring his powerful legacy, what his story can teach us about different forms of racism, the need for inclusivity and active allyship. From name pronunciations, to representation, to language, we can all play a part in anti-racist practices.
This webinar will include:

Learnings from Stephen Lawrence’s legacy
Exploration of racism in different forms
How we can make biases conscious
The importance of recognising power and privilege
The importance of small acts of allyship
Anti-racism tools and intersectionality

About the facilitator
Anuli Changa is a multifaceted UK-based creative, educator, consultant and advocate whose work spans education, heritage, the arts, healthcare, corporations and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She creates and delivers DEIB training for adults and young people, incorporating exploration of microaggressions and Active Bystander education.
Anuli holds a Law degree from the University of Manchester, is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor and trained in trauma-informed practices. She is also the Inclusion and Representation Trustee for Bi Pride UK.
Anuli also writes/directs Theatre in Education programmes exploring anti-racism and Black history delivered in Schools across the country. Anuli champions intersectional anti-oppression and active allyship across her work. She is frequently invited to moderate/speak on panels to share her professional and lived experience as a Queer, Neurodivergent, Woman of Global Majority, as well as exploring these experiences in her writing (@wordsbyanuli)

St George’s Day (Protestant)
2026-04-23

World Day for Safety & Health at Work
2026-04-28

Ninth Day of Riḍván
2026-04-29
Ninth Day of Riḍván (Baháʼí)

Equal Parenting Week: Panel Discussion
2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Online Webinar
As part of Elliott Rae’s groundbreaking Equal Parenting Week, Inclusive Companies is proud to host a powerful fireside conversation exploring the realities, challenges, and opportunities of modern parenthood. This session brings together lived experience, global advocacy, and practical insight to spark a meaningful dialogue on what equal parenting truly looks like today.
Your Host
Lucian Main – Account Manager, Facilitator & Webinar Host, Inclusive Companies
Lucian will be responsible for guiding this conversation with openness and authenticity, drawing on his own lived experience as a stepparent. As Lucian reflects, “being a stepdad came suddenly… overnight I became the parent of a three‑year‑old, and at times it was a really lonely experience.” His perspective sets the tone for a session rooted in honesty, empathy, and real-world understanding.
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Featured Speakers
Make Mothers Matter (MMM)<
Representing a global movement for mothers’ rights, Make Mothers Matter is an international NGO founded in 1947. With General Consultative Status at the UN and longstanding engagement with the EU and UNESCO, MMM champions the recognition of mothers’ essential contributions to society and advocates for systems that allow women to balance motherhood with personal and professional aspirations.

Angela Garcia – Projects Director, MMM
With a rich international career spanning law, music rights, philanthropy, and real estate, Angela brings a multidimensional perspective on inclusive development. Her work is grounded in human connection, care, and education, and she is dedicated to ensuring the often invisible contributions of motherhood are recognised and valued

Claire Wilde – Senior Associate, Blake Morgan
Claire brings a decade of lived experience navigating childcare, flexible working, and career progression since returning from maternity leave in 2016. As a Senior Associate in Real Estate, she will share candid reflections on balancing professional ambition with parenting a now ten‑year‑old, the challenges she and her husband have faced, and the strategies they’ve developed — sometimes successfully, sometimes not — to make it all work.

Ian Dinwiddy – Founder, Inspiring Dads Ltd
Ian specialises in supporting fathers through the personal and professional transitions that come with parenthood. Through Inspiring Dads, he empowers men to step confidently into equal parenting roles, making his voice an essential part of this conversation.

What You’ll Gain from This Webinar
This session will offer:

Real stories from parents navigating different paths — step-parenting, co-parenting, returning to work, and balancing responsibilities.
Global perspectives on motherhood, gender equity, and the societal structures that shape parenting experiences.
Practical insights into flexible working, shared responsibilities, and supporting parents in the workplace.
A deeper understanding of what equal parenting means — and how organisations, communities, and families can help make it a reality.

Whether you’re a parent, a leader, an HR professional, or someone passionate about inclusion, this conversation will leave you with fresh perspectives and actionable ideas.
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Beltane – May Day (Paganism)
2026-05-01

World Interfaith Harmony Week
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-07

Deaf Awareness Week
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-10

Banter and Inclusive Language
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Webinar
Facilitated by Chris Allan
It’s Just Banter is a practical, interactive lunch-and-learn workshop that explores how everyday language, jokes, and “harmless” banter can impact inclusion, wellbeing, and psychological safety at work. The session helps teams understand where the line is, why it matters, and how to challenge problematic behaviour confidently and constructively — without fear of “saying the wrong thing.”
Key outcomes:

A clearer understanding of when banter crosses the line into exclusion or harm
Increased confidence to call in or challenge language in the moment
Practical tools and shared language to support a more respectful, inclusive workplace culture

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About the facilitator
Hi, I’m Chris.
For years, I’ve worked with organisations for the past 9 years, who care about inclusion, but aren’t always sure how to put it into practice.
Many feel overwhelmed by the language, worried about saying the wrong thing, or frustrated by initiatives that look good on paper but don’t change everyday behaviour.
My approach is honest, practical, and grounded in real conversations. I don’t do jargon or judgement — just clear, supportive guidance that helps people navigate tricky topics with confidence and care.
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Black Inclusion Week
2026-05-11 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00

Twelfth Day of Riḍván (Baháʼí)
2026-05-12
Twelfth Day of Riḍván

National Loving Day
2026-05-12

National Day for Staff Networks
2026-05-13

How Do We Continue Our Work: Repairing Narratives
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Webinar
Facilitated by Mabinty Esho
The conversation around inclusion is shifting, and the leaders who will continue to move this work forward are the ones willing to evolve how they do it. In this session, Mabinty will explore four anchors for repairing and progressing the narrative: better business partnering, data-driven DEI, linking the work clearly to ROI, and building the coalitions that make change durable. Expect a candid look at how culture and inclusion leaders can position themselves as genuine strategic partners rather than service providers, how data can be used to sharpen rather than soften the case for change, and how to articulate impact in the language the business already speaks. Mabinty will also share what she has learned about building the cross-functional coalitions that hold this work steady when the political weather changes. The session closes with 15 minutes for open Q&A.
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About the facilitator
Mabinty Esho is a Culture and Inclusion specialist, executive coach, and Head of Culture and Inclusion at Comic Relief. She works at the intersection of identity, impact and intention, helping leaders build workplaces where people and performance thrive together. Mabinty has led organisation-wide culture transformation, launched anti-racism and Cultural Intelligence programmes, and positioned inclusion as a board-level priority. She is currently completing her ILM Level 7 in Executive Coaching and Mentoring and supports senior leaders across charity, corporate, healthcare and education sectors. Known for her warm, direct style, Mabinty creates spaces that are honest, human and practical, equipping leaders to turn values into everyday behaviours that shape truly inclusive cultures.
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Holy Ascension (Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
2026-05-14

Ascension Day (Catholicism)
2026-05-14

Ascension of Jesus (Protestantism)
2026-05-14

Tourette’s Awareness Month
2026-05-15 - 2026-06-15

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)
2026-05-17 08:00 - 17:00

1st Dhul Hijjah (Islam)
2026-05-18

Global Accessibility Awareness Day
2026-05-21

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
2026-05-21
