Transgender Day of Visibility 2025: Celebrating the Trans Community and Raising Awareness
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), observed on March 31st, celebrates the achievements and visibility of transgender individuals while raising awareness about their challenges. In 2025, TDOV highlights ongoing conversations around gender identity, equality, and human rights that shape societal views and policies.
Inclusion as a Survival Instinct: The Case for Diversity in the United Kingdom
At the National Centre for Diversity, we believe that inclusion is not just a legal or moral obligation—it is a fundamental survival instinct. Throughout history, societies and organisations that embraced diversity and worked collaboratively thrived, while those that excluded and marginalised others often stagnated or failed. In today’s UK, the need for inclusion is greater than ever. Whether in workplaces, education, or public life, embracing diversity strengthens resilience, fosters innovation, and secures long-term success.
FREDIE: Inclusion of Your Muslim Employees, Learners, Service Users, and Customers This Eid
Eid is one of the most significant celebrations for Muslims worldwide, marking the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) or the conclusion of Hajj (Eid al-Adha). For Muslim employees, it is a time of joy, prayer, and togetherness with family and the wider community. However, balancing workplace commitments during Eid can sometimes be challenging.
Practitioner Profile: Halima Khan
Working in the field of sport development, Halima Khan has spent the last decade championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) from community to strategic level. This has involved working at a local, national and international level.
How Solat Chaudhry is Redefining Leadership Through Diversity and Inclusion
For over two decades, Solat Chaudhry, founder and CEO of the National Centre for Diversity, has been a trailblazer in advancing workplace equality and inclusion. With his groundbreaking FREDIE framework—Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement—Solat is shaping the future of leadership by embedding inclusive practices into organisational cultures.
Discover how Solat’s pioneering initiatives, like the Investors in Diversity standards and Inclusion IQ, are transforming businesses and empowering leaders to embrace equity and diversity as drivers of success. Whether you’re curious about actionable steps for fostering inclusive workplaces or inspired by stories of real-world impact, this interview offers invaluable insights for anyone passionate about creating meaningful change.
Practitioner Profile: Kam Urwin
Kam Urwin’s journey in the not-for-profit and social enterprise sectors has been one of dedication and passion, particularly in the areas of mentoring, inclusion, and diversity. Over nearly a decade, she has worked with disability-focused charities and supported women escaping domestic abuse. Working with the National Centre for Diversity Kam collaborates with a wide range of organisations to foster inclusion, fairness, and engagement.
FREDIE Spotlight: Carrington West
Carrington West is a UK-based recruitment agency specialising in the built environment, connecting top talent with both public and private sector organisations.
Since its founding in 2010, the company has expanded to serve diverse sectors, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Through their Investors in Diversity journey, Carrington West aims to foster an inclusive workplace, enhance employee wellbeing, and strengthen relationships with clients and communities, while embedding ethical and socially responsible practices across their operations.
Online Training for Further Education
Unlock the potential of your diverse student body with our tailored online EDI training. Discover how fostering inclusivity and empowering staff through Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion can transform your institution. Learn to break down barriers, enhance learning outcomes, and prepare students for a diverse world.
Diversity 101: Deciphering EDI Acronyms and Understanding the Imperative for Inclusion
This blog explains the importance of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in modern workplaces, emphasising the need to create fair, respectful environments where everyone can thrive. It also introduces the FREDIE framework, which adds Fairness, Respect, and Engagement to EDI, advocating for a more holistic approach to fostering inclusivity and equity across diverse workforces.