Cultural Humility
Cultural Humility represents a powerful framework for addressing systemic inequities and transforming organisations. Unlike traditional diversity approaches that focus on acquiring knowledge about others, Cultural Humility shifts the focus inward, emphasising ongoing self-reflection, addressing power imbalances, and building equitable partnerships. It is a lifelong process that enables individuals and organisations to become more comfortable with the uncomfortable conversations necessary for meaningful change. Organisations that engage with our Cultural Humility
programs experience:
Improved relationships across difference within teams
Enhanced ability to navigate difficult conversations about race and equity
Greater capacity to identify and address systemic barriers to inclusion
More effective engagement with diverse communities and stakeholders
Sustainable frameworks for ongoing equity work
Sense-making across difference
At the intersection of diverse perspectives lies the potential for transformative insights. Our sense-making services create structured spaces for authentic dialogue across difference, enabling organisations to navigate complexity, build equitable partnerships, and generate solutions that honour all voices. We integrate cultural humility principles into all our facilitation, helping participants recognise cognitive biases, navigate difficult emotions, and become more comfortable with the productive discomfort that drives growth and innovation. Find out more about our sense-making workshops here.
Equity Assessments & Organisational Audits
Our comprehensive equity assessment and audit services help organisations understand their current equity landscape and develop targeted strategies for meaningful improvement. By using a blend of quantitative analysis, qualitative research, and culturally responsive methodologies, we provide a clear picture of where you stand and a roadmap for where you need to go.
Our approach combines robust social science methodologies with deep cultural understanding. Our assessments don't just identify problems---they build your organisation's capacity to address them, creating a foundation for sustained equity work long after our engagement ends. By understanding where you stand today, we can help you chart a course toward true equity tomorrow. We provide in-depth examination of your organisation's practices, policies, and culture through:
Data-driven equity audits that analyse demographic representation, participation, outcomes, and experiences across different groups
Cultural competence assessments that evaluate your organisation's ability to effectively engage with diverse communities
Policy and process reviews that identify structural barriers to equity
Staff and service user surveys that capture lived experiences of your stakeholders
Our approach combines robust social science methodologies with deep cultural understanding. Our assessments don't just identify problems---they build your organisation's capacity to address them, creating a foundation for sustained equity work long after our engagement ends. By understanding where you stand today, we can help you chart a course toward true equity tomorrow. We provide in-depth examination of your organisation's practices, policies, and culture through:
Data-driven equity audits that analyse demographic representation, participation, outcomes, and experiences across different groups
Cultural competence assessments that evaluate your organisation's ability to effectively engage with diverse communities
Policy and process reviews that identify structural barriers to equity
Staff and service user surveys that capture lived experiences of your stakeholders
Testimonials
"In most workshops about race and discrimination, I keep my mouth shut for fear of not being PC. Today, I could not stop talking – it was very liberating."
Small Charity - ManagerCultural Humility Participant
"I was not sure what to expect. I thought that as a white person I might feel like an outsider. However I was able to join in. Not only learning from others but also contributing my own experiences."
Mental Health ProfessionalCultural Humility Participant
“The workshop has helped me greatly, giving me the tools to deal with the things that I didn’t and wouldn’t deal with.”
Nurse - NHSCultural Humility Participant
"I have learned that I didn't really know the difference between equity and equality. That my reluctance to engage in conflict can be quite damaging for me and for others, through avoidance of some issues. Thank you for bringing this to my attention."
Voluntary Sector LeadNurturing Cultural Humility 1:1
"I've learned that the emotional fragility of white people generally (and therefore the onus placed on people of colour to work hard to make us feel comfortable) prevents/protects me from being challenged on some of my whiteness. It means I need to take responsibility to work much harder than I could unfairly get away with, to challenge my own whiteness (as well as that of others)."
Health Sector CEONurturing Cultural Humility 1:!
"I will spend more time trying to learn about the past and current experiences of my black colleagues. Try not to shut down difficult conversations but be open to listening and trying to understand how these experiences have impacted their lives. I will also be be more alert to noticing (micro)aggressions in myself and others."
Large Charity ReceptionistCultural Humility Participant
"The workshop has already informed my awareness and inspired me to enter into conversations with colleagues and friends that I would otherwise been uncomfortable starting."
Pubic Health ManagerNurturing Cultural Humility 1:1
"It gave me a totally different perspective on the idea of discussing race issues with people of different backgrounds. By creating a safe and non judgemental environment it allowed us to reflect and learn from others and ourselves."
Adult Safeguarding SpecialistCultural Humility Participant
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