Equity,
Diversity
& Inclusion Specialists

We foster inclusive cultures where everyone thrives. Our strategies support equity, embrace diversity, and promote belonging across all levels of your organization.

Our Exclusive Services

We offer tailored solutions designed to meet your unique needs, combining innovation,
expertise, and dedication to deliver exceptional results every time.

Supporting you to build an evidence based and sustainable strategy to advance equality, diversity and inclusion in your organisation. Read more about strategy development.

Our person centred approach draws on real life case studies and encourages the sharing of stories and experiences by participants. Find out about our training packages.

We use a person-centred approach that includes real-life case studies and supports participants in sharing their stories and experiences. Learn more about our training packages.

Leadership Development Programmes

Empowering future leaders with practical skills and vision. Our programs inspire growth, confidence, and innovation.

Meet The Founder

Ayo has over two decades of experience of working in equality related roles, and has an academic background in Social Policy. She has worked with people who are underrepresented in community and corporate settings including in science and engineering, health, the voluntary sector, higher education, and social care services.

​Ayo has complementary skills in business development which includes improving financial performance through robust business strategies and income generation, and approaches EDI from a business performance, social justice, and compliance lens.

Ayo provides organisations with an impartial personalised service based on your unique history and starting point on the EDI journey.

Client Feedback & Reviews

Hear directly from those we’ve proudly served.
Their experiences highlight our dedication and results.

Ayo worked with us to deliver training for our members on how they might increase the diversity of people they involve. She was a real pleasure to work with – she responded to our brief and made changes to her plans following discussions with us. The training she delivered was great and really hit the spot. And it was delivered in a clear, authoritative and non-threatening way.

Bec Hanley Shared Learning Group

Working with Ayo to deliver engaging and insightful EDI training was a truly rewarding experience. Her approach was clear, collaborative, and tailored to our needs. The sessions she led provided practical knowledge and tools that deeply resonated with our team. This collaboration not only strengthened our inclusion efforts but also enhanced our overall understanding and practice.

Kim Platt Alder Hey Children's Charity

I find great satisfaction in crafting engaging and informative content that captivates readers and provides valuable insights. This role has not only honed my writing skills but also allowed me to explore a variety of topics, broadening my knowledge and skillset

Susan Miller Writer

I find great satisfaction in crafting engaging and informative content that captivates readers and provides valuable insights. This role has not only honed my writing skills but also allowed me to explore a variety of topics, broadening my knowledge and skillset

Susan Miller Writer

I find great satisfaction in crafting engaging and informative content that captivates readers and provides valuable insights. This role has not only honed my writing skills but also allowed me to explore a variety of topics, broadening my knowledge and skillset

Susan Miller Writer

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