Episode Twenty Five : Is the Charity Sector the Home of DEI?

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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