Diversity, equity and inclusion support webinar, 14 October 2025

Watch our webinar where we're joined by a panel of experts to discuss the findings and share reflections from our review of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) support provided to organisations we fund through Funding Plus. In this session, you’ll learn: • What works (and what doesn’t) in different DEI approaches • What organisations would have done differently in hindsight • How funders can better support DEI work • Answers to audience questions about the research and findings The panel includes: • Theresa Jones, Founder & Qualitative Researcher, Luminance Insight • Amira Tharani, Research & Evaluation Consultant, Tharani Learning and Research • Taslim Tharani, Organisational & Coaching Pyschologist, Thriving Together • Dawn Hall, People Support and HR Manager, JERICHO • Kevin Walsh, Joint CEO/Executive Director, Graeae Theatre Company • Saba Shafi, CEO, The Advocacy Academy • Gina Crane, Director of Communications and Learning, Esmée • Shemain Wahab, Impact Support Manager, Esmée Read more about our review here: https://esmeefairbairn.org.uk/review-... Find out more about our DEI Funding Plus case studies: https://esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-... Outline of the webinar 00:00:00 Welcome and introductions 00:05:26 Background 00:08:46 Report findings 00:26:54 Recommendations 00:32:06 Q&A