Strawberry Words is a training and education company that focuses on improving relationships with self and others and we specialise in antiracism.

We offer training, courses, talks and educational resources that help to develop better communication, empathy, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. Our training is designed to help people grow and develop in areas such as self-awareness, conflict resolution, active listening, and building healthy relationships in various personal and professional settings. We excel in helping people and organisations improve relationships in and between cultures.

We offer a comprehensive online antiracism course. Talking about racism can seem difficult and uncomfortable. The temptation can be to avoid discussion. However, issues around race seldom disappear. This 2-hour, Time to Talk about Race online CPD accredited course, provides a foundational education on racism to help increase racial literacy which includes building confidence to speak about and deal with issues of race. It provides a language through which meaningful conversation can take place (particularly in the workplace).

Pop’n’Olly is the UK’s leading provider of LGBT+ educational resources for primary children, parents, carers and teachers. The company focuses on primary age educational content and have distributed over 30,000 of it’s LGBTQ+ children’s books worldwide, of which over 11,000 have been donated to UK primary schools through our ‘Pride in Primary’ campaign. Millions of people have engaged with Pop’n’Olly’s inclusive YouTube videos and LGBT+ storybooks while our classroom resources have been used by thousands of teachers across the UK.

Whether you are watching our free Youtube videos, reading our LGBT+ inclusive storybooks, our first-of-its-kind introductory guide ‘What Does LGBT+ Mean?’, or using our free classroom resources, there is something everyone. Teachers can also have full access to our classroom resources (designed by teachers, for teachers) which range from full medium term plans and lesson plans to worksheets and activities for all primary ages while also covering National Curriculum targets . We also offer school workshops, staff training and support in having conversations with parents.

Our mission is sparking joy, eradicating shame and empowering all children, teachers, parents & carers through LGBT+ inclusive education and inclusive storytelling. Put simply, Pop’n’Olly’s work exists to save lives and ensure LGBTQ+ people make it to adulthood. No child should experience the shame, secrecy and isolation that so many LGBTQ+ adults have felt growing up. With being the most common form of bullying in UK schools, we want future LGBTQ+ adults to have a fair opportunity at life. We want them to feel inspired, powerful and safe.

Gaydio Award Winner – LGBT+ Enterprise of the Year

Rainbow Honours Award 2024 – Highly Commended Small Brand of the Year

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True, personal stories are remarkably economical in conveying complex messages in graspable ways. Behind Your Mask was set up as a storytelling consultancy to help individuals, businesses, communities, and the general public through media harness the power of personal stories to educate, engage, inspire, and heal.

Founder Dr Lalith Wijedoru is a former consultant paediatrician in emergency medicine from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). He championed staff stories as a way to support staff wellbeing during times of organizational crisis including the global pandemic and Black Lives Matter. He now works full-time across all work sectors helping people craft and share their true personal stories in audio, audio-visual, and written formats.

A lot of the work of Behind Your Mask is in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space. Stories of clients can directly reflect life’s uncomfortable truths in terms of discrimination, but also celebrate and illum the breadth of protected characteristics, identity, and intersectionality.

Lalith has spoken at the Association for the Advancement of International Education, the World Education Summit, the International Baccalaureate Organization, and works with the Educational Collaborative for International Schools. He works with schools both in the UK and overseas as a storyteller, facilitator, and external consultant.

Behind Your Mask is a Strategic Partner of the All-In Diversity Project.

Behind Your Mask was recognised by the Welldoing Inspiration Awards (2024).

Lalith features in podcasts talking about diversity, including Emmy Award-winning US TV chat show host Montel Williams’ ‘Free Thinking’ podcast. He also highlights diversity and inclusion topics in his contributions to the NHS@70 oral history project.

Why We Exist:
D.I.I.verse is dedicated to fostering environments where D.iversity, I.nclusion, and I.ntersectionality are not just ideals, but lived realities. We exist to challenge systemic inequalities and to amplify the voices of those often marginalised in society.

How We Work:
Our approach is multifaceted and collaborative. We offer tailored workshops, strategic consultations, and comprehensive training programmes designed to equip organisations with the tools and knowledge needed to embrace and promote diversity. By engaging with stakeholders at all levels, we create sustainable change through policy development, community engagement, and continuous support.

What Impact We Have:
D.I.I.verse has a proven track record of working throughout various different professional practice sectors. Our efforts have successfully helped institutions implement policies that reflect true inclusion and have empowered individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive in their environments. Our impact is measured not just in numbers, but in the meaningful change experienced by those we support.

Who We Are:
We are a passionate collective of experts in Diversity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality, each bringing a unique perspective and a wealth of experience. Our team of academics, are committed to creating a more equitable world. We believe in the power of diverse voices and work tirelessly to ensure these voices are heard and valued.

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Cultural Nexus Ltd. is about connecting people through difference. People are our passion. We value diversity, break boundaries and leverage the power of being unique.

The founder, Cecilia Harvey has had the privilege of working across diverse industries and cultures, solidifying her belief that differences are not only valuable, but essential. Cultural Nexus Ltd, is driven by the conviction that individuals and their unique identities are assets to be celebrated and leveraged for collective growth, societal impact, knowledge sharing and innovation.

When you are committed and excited about creating inclusive workplaces, we are too. At Cultural Nexus, we work with you to assess, review, and measure your ED&I efforts, striving for continuous improvement and celebrating successes. We will support you in establishing your starting point, planning your trajectory and creating or reviewing your ED&I strategy. Our focus will then turn to growing awareness and capabilities through engaging interactive workshops, The GC Index and Cultural Intelligence (CQ) assessments, mentoring programmes and setting up and empowering ERGs (employee resource Groups) or ED&I Committees, to help you drive change. All our work is bespoke to your organisation because we really care about building relationships with those who we support. Our work can be delivered in English, Italian and French.

By the time you are ready to fly solo, you will have the skills and knowledge to ensure your organisation will be inclusive, resilient and in full thrive-mode because of the richness of diversity you will have nurtured.

Our Blogs and articles can be found on LinkedIn. Please also take a look at our Testimonial page on the website.