Inclusive Companies

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 (America/Detroit) | 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Shavuot
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-23

Staff Networks
2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar
Facilitated by Westminster City Council
This webinar will bring together Staff Network Chairs to share their experiences of leading and developing our networks.
Chairs will reflect on:
· Key successes they have achieved within their networks
· Challenges they have faced and how they have navigated these
· What has made the biggest difference in driving engagement, impact and inclusion
This is an opportunity for colleagues to hear directly from network leaders, learn from real experiences, and better understand the role staff networks play in shaping a more inclusive workplace.
The session will include a 15-minute Q&A, giving participants the chance to explore topics further, ask questions, and gain practical insights from the Chairs.
Participants will also come away with clear takeaways they can apply in practice, whether that’s getting involved in networks, supporting inclusion, or applying learning within their own teams.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE!
About the Speakers
Jeffrey Lake:
Jeff is Deputy Director of Public Health at Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. Jeff is also an Anglican Priest and has been Co-Chair of Multi Faith Network since 2019.
Martina, Co-chair of the Rainbow network:
My work within the network focuses on ensuring that LGBT+ employees’ voices, experiences, and needs are meaningfully represented in decision-making processes, helping to create a workplace culture where individuals feel safe, respected, and empowered to be themselves.
I collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement, audit existing policies to ensure they reflect the needs of LGBT+ colleagues, and advocate for inclusive practices that strengthen representation, engagement, and support.
Patrick Rigabie
I am from the Caribbean Island of Jamaica where I grew up and undertake my early years of study and achieved a Diploma and an Associated Science Degree in Agriculture Science. I then moved to the Uk where I undertake further studies in Environmental Health gaining a BSc, Management obtaining a MSc, and Public Health in which I hope to attain a MSc on completion.
I have previously worked in Agriculture and Forestry in Jamaica, then in the Uk within a range of Environmental Health fields, and currently within Public Health as Head of Health Protection & Promotion. In my other areas of interests, I am one of the cochairs of the Global Majority Network and finally support a Charity to help children to achieve education attainment in Jamaica.
Shofa Miah
Shofa is the Westminster Youth Council Strategic Manager and Chair of the Westminster Women’s Network, as well as the Founder of Ashok’s Vision International CIO and Director at Newham Voices Newspaper CIC. They also contribute as a member and facilitator for a Metropolitan Police Reference Group and are an artist and neurodivergent keynote speaker.

Declaration of the Báb (Baháʼí)
2026-05-24

Pentecost (Catholicism and Protestantism)
2026-05-24

George Floyd’s Anniversary
2026-05-25

Eid al Adha (Islam)
2026-05-27

Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh (Baháʼí)
2026-05-29
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh (Baháʼí)

Trinity Sunday (Protestantism)
2026-05-31

Volunteers’ Week
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-07
