In this episode, Natasha Broomfield-Reid talks to Anita Jakhu and Kyriacos Spyrou about what it really takes to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion within the charity sector. Together, they explore the very real challenges charities continue to face, including limited resources, gaps in knowledge, and a lack of capacity that can stall progress.

They discuss why leadership buy-in is essential and how inclusive leadership teams and trustee boards can help drive meaningful, long-term change. The conversation also addresses white saviourism and highlights the importance of working with local communities, listening to the right people, and responding to genuine needs rather than assumptions.

You’ll hear practical insights on:

• Involving marginalised communities in shaping decisions
• Centring service users’ voices
• Building approaches that focus on long-term sustainability
• Recognising cultural wealth and strengthening community relationships
• Tackling inequities in access and funding
• Recruiting and supporting diverse volunteers and teams
• Rethinking what counts as relevant skills
• Making volunteering accessible and fair
• Bringing private sector skills into charity settings with care and cultural understanding
• Co-creating values, vision, and action plans that make a difference
• Improving infrastructure and planning for steady, realistic change

Episode 25 offers thoughtful guidance and grounded recommendations for charities committed to meaningful EDI work. If you want to move beyond performative action and towards lasting impact, this conversation is for you.

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Join host Natasha Broomfield-Reid as she speaks with Aiesha Alexander and Lorna Phillip about the experiences of Black and racialised women in pregnancy, maternity, and child health.

In the full episode, we explore:

• Personal and professional experiences with maternity care

• The impact of systemic and historical inequalities

• The role of support systems such as doulas, midwives, and community networks

• Ways to advocate for change and raise awareness

Don’t miss this important and candid conversation.

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In this episode of Diverse Talk Matters, Natasha Broomfield-Reid, Founding Director of Diverse Matters, is joined by Elise St Palmer, Head of Operations and People at Possible. Together, they explore what it means to move beyond Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) to create truly anti-oppressive organisations.

Elise shares Possible’s journey – from developing inclusive practices to building an anti-oppression strategy that addresses the deeper, systemic issues that influence workplace culture and opportunity.

This powerful conversation delves into:
✨ The key differences between EDI and anti-oppression.
✨ Understanding the “Four I’s of Oppression” and how they show up in organisations.
✨ Practical steps to create inclusive, anti-oppressive cultures through policy, accountability and reflection.
✨ The importance of leadership buy-in, psychological safety and ongoing learning.

🎧 Tune in to learn how you can begin, or continue – your journey towards becoming an anti-oppressive organisation.

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