About Us
Diversity UK is an equality charity that aims to research, advocate and promote ideas for improving diversity and inclusion in Britain. It is an evidence-based initiative that seeks to influence policy, enhance civic engagement and improve the perception of the minority ethnic community in Britain.
Purpose
The purpose of Diversity UK is to advance the education of the public in diversity and inclusion in the workplace, in particular by carrying out research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject and to publish the useful results.
Diversity UK Strategy 2012 - 2019
Between 2012 - 2019, Diversity UK delivered its objectives by initially focusing on three areas: Public Appointments, Research and hosting Roundtable & Networking Events. Diversity UK:
- undertook quantitative market research on individuals’ experiences of applying for a public appointment and the outcomes. It launched the survey report ‘Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Representation in Public Appointments’ in 2013 and monitored public appointment statistics.
- compiled and co-published the annual Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech list from 2015 to 2020, which showcased the impact of Asians on Britain's digital and technology sectors.
- supported networking amongst diverse groups of individuals and hosted roundtable and networking events for members. In 2016, it initiated the annual Paul Stephenson Lecture.
Diversity UK Strategy 2020 - 2022
Following the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on fundraising and face-to-face events, Diversity UK revised its Strategy 2020 - 2022 to deliver on Race Equality by focusing on five core activities in :
- Amplifying the work of other organisations and campaigns.
- Collaborating to deliver initiatives.
- Disseminating research papers, equality initiatives and diversity campaigns through its website and monthly newsletter.
- Participating in roundtable consultations, panel debates and events.
- Promoting race equality by hosting the annual Paul Stephenson lecture.
Founded in 2012, Diversity UK is a registered charity (No: 1155189) in England & Wales.
Diversity UK is managed by its Trustees and guided by its Advisory Board.
London Stock Exchange welcomes Diversity UK
The London Stock Exchange Group welcomed Diversity UK on Monday 11th June 2018 to mark its contribution to improving equality and inclusion in Britain. The date coincided with the launch of London Tech Week 2018 and the 171st birthday of women’s rights campaigner, Millicent Fawcett. Diversity UK members and guests were welcomed by Nikhil Rathi, CEO of the… Read More »