Watch a webinar we held on 14 October 2025 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 about the pros and cons of different approaches to DEI, including what has worked, what hasn’t, and in which circumstances. You’ll hear what organisations would have done differently in hindsight. We also explore what organisations think funders, including Esmée, can do to continue supporting DEI work.
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
Outline of the webinar
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00:00:00 Welcome and introductions
00:05:26 Background
00:08:46 Report findings
00:26:54 Recommendations
00:32:06 Q&A
Further information
You can also find out more through the case studies we’re sharing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work funded through Funding Plus. These are designed to help anyone looking to commission or undertake similar work.
