About us
Mabadiliko CIC is a Black-led community interest company dedicated to creating organisations and systems where racial equity and social justice are embedded in culture, policy, and practice.
We operate at the intersection of individual experience and systems change, recognising that transformation requires both personal growth and structural reform. Our work spans multiple sectors – healthcare, education, research, public services, and beyond – because the dynamics of inequity cross these same boundaries.
What sets us apart is our unique approach that values lived experience as a crucial form of expertise while also applying rigorous social and behavioural science methodologies. As trained researchers and practitioners, we bridge traditional academic approaches with community wisdom, creating a powerful synergy that leads to more effective and sustainable solutions.
Our approach centres on creating safe, brave spaces for honest conversation about race, power, and equity. We amplify voices often overlooked, using community engagement and participatory research to ensure those most affected by decisions have meaningful input in making them through equitable partnerships. Simultaneously, we provide culturally responsive emotional support and resilience-building tools for those experiencing discrimination and oppression.
Our social purpose drives everything we do. We measure success through tangible improvements in the lived experiences of racially minoritised communities and the transformation of systems that have historically marginalised them, advancing equity across all levels of society.
Lived Experience as Expertise
We believe transformative change happens when lived experience guides institutional practice through equitable partnerships. We position communities as co-creators rather than subjects, recognising that lived experience is a form of expertise essential to achieving equity. Yet we also understand the power of combining this wisdom with rigorous methodologies; as social and behavioural scientists, we bring evidence-based approaches that complement and elevate community knowledge.
Cultural Humility as Process
At the heart of our approach is Cultural Humility -a lifelong process of critical self-reflection, addressing power imbalances, and building equitable partnerships. We create safe spaces for honest conversation while pushing organisations to critically examine their own power structures and biases.
Systems Change as Destination
We address the underlying structures that perpetuate inequity, from organisational policies to sector-wide practices. We work at multiple levels – individual healing, organisational practice, and structural policy – all directed toward sustainable systemic change that centres social justice and equity.
Bridging Divides
We serve as translators between communities and institutions, helping both sides understand each other better through equitable dialogue. Our facilitation balances empathy with accountability, providing space for growth without judgement. We connect theory to practice through real-life experiences.
Community Power
We are committed to amplifying community voices and building collective power to reshape systems toward greater equity. Through community engagement, participatory research, and collaborative action, we create pathways for authentic partnership and lasting change that advances social justice.
Making discussions about equity the norm
Working with you to give the silenced a voice.
