EDI Consultancy that creates meaningful, measurable change
At DiversitiQ, EDI consultancy isn’t a tick-box exercise; it’s the work of strengthening systems, shaping culture, and embedding long-term equity. We support organisations to design inclusive environments where people, policies and practices align with your values and your mission.
Our consultancy blends data, insight, lived experience and strategic design to help you understand where you are, what needs to evolve, and how to build change that lasts. Whether you’re just starting out or progressing your current EDI efforts, we make inclusion practical, achievable and sustainable.
What is EDI Consultancy?
EDI consultancy is expert support that helps organisations build fairer, safer and more inclusive cultures.
It includes structured auditing, strategy development, policy refinement, leadership guidance and practical advice tailored to your organisation’s reality.
Many organisations want to advance equity and inclusion, but don’t have the internal capacity, expertise or time. Our consultancy provides the clarity, direction and hands-on support needed to embed EDI authentically... not superficially.
At DiversitiQ, you receive:
Evidence-based insight
Bespoke recommendations
Strategic planning
Practical implementation support
A partner who guides you through the journey, not just the first step
Our EDI Consultancy services
A clear, honest starting point for meaningful action.
EDI Audits & diagnostics
Our audits provide a clear, honest snapshot of your organisation, identifying strengths, gaps and opportunities for meaningful improvement.
Includes:
Policy and process reviews
Staff feedback and qualitative insights
Workforce and recruitment data analysis
Leadership and culture assessment
Lived experience and listening insights
Legal, risk and compliance alignment
You will receive:
A comprehensive diagnostic report outlining where you are now, what requires attention, and evidence-based recommendations that guide your next steps.
Practical, achievable and aligned to your organisational priorities.
Strategy & action planning
We co-design strategic EDI plans that move you from intention to informed, achievable action.
Includes:
Long-term vision, mission and goals
SMART actions and timeframes
Accountability structures and governance
Communication and engagement plans
Integration with HR, L&D, recruitment, ESG and organisational strategy
KPI and outcome measures
You will be provided with:
A strategic roadmap that directs your EDI efforts with clarity, focus and impact.
Empowering leaders to confidently champion equity and inclusion.
Leadership & board advisory
Equity and inclusion succeed when leadership leads.
We provide:
1:1 leadership coaching
Board advisory and governance alignment
Support through sensitive or complex EDI issues
Inclusive decision-making guidance
EDI risk management
Your organisation will benefit from:
Leaders equipped to model inclusion, communicate effectively and drive cultural change with confidence.
Transforming systems so inclusion becomes part of everyday operations.
Policy, process & culture review
We refine and redesign systems so inclusion becomes embedded, not optional.
We review:
Recruitment & selection processes
Onboarding, development and progression pathways
HR policies (e.g., flexible working, grievances, conduct)
Culture and behaviour frameworks
Reporting, escalation and safeguarding procedures
Accessibility and reasonable adjustment pathways
Measurable outcome:
Inclusive systems that reduce bias and support equitable outcomes across your organisation.
We offer flexible, high-impact consultancy designed around your context, capacity and goals.
Consultancy options for smaller organisations &
limited budgets
Inclusion shouldn’t depend on size, it should depend on intention.
Many small organisations, charities, community groups and start-ups want to build inclusion but don’t have resources for large consultancy projects. Our approach ensures meaningful EDI progress can start small.
Our Steps / Shifts / Scars™ framework offers scaled, accessible pathways that focus on:
Everyday habits
Small-team leadership
Realistic structural adjustments
Low-cost, high-impact actions
You don’t need big budgets to begin embedding equity; you need the right guidance.
On-going support package
Our “framework first” EDI package
A longer-term partnership for organisations that need ongoing guidance without committing to full consultancy hours.
Includes:
Monthly 1-hour check-in sessions
Quarterly Steps/Shifts/Scars depth reviews
Troubleshooting, accountability and micro-actions
Email support (up to 4 queries per month)
Light-touch document and policy review
Perfect for organisations wanting steady progress, reassurance and direction as they embed EDI practices over time.
Designed for organisations that want clarity, structure and direction without the cost of full-service consultancy.
Includes:
- Access to our EDI maturity framework (Steps, Shifts & Scars)
- A tailored 90-day action plan
- Simple diagnostic tools for mapping your current inclusion efforts
- Practical guidance for conversations, recruitment, culture and leadership
- Light-touch policy reviews
- Community impact alignment check
- Email support for questions and check-ins
Prefer to lead your EDI assessment in-house?
Our Steps / Shifts / Scars™ Self-Led Framework gives you everything you need to review your organisation independently, at your own pace.
Data. Insight. Co-Creation. Lived Experience. Measurable Impact.
Our consultancy approach
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Our methodology blends analytical insight with real-world understanding to ensure your strategy is human-centred and evidence-based.
Discovery
Understanding your organisation, culture, goals and challenges.
Diagnostics
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Conducting audits, data reviews, staff insights and risk assessments.
Co-design
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Working with leadership and staff to build realistic, aligned solutions.
Implementation support
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Supporting roll-out through workshops, frameworks, processes and coaching.
Evaluation & evolution
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Tracking progress, measuring impact and adapting where needed.
Organisations we support
We work with organisations that are:
Beginning their EDI journey
Redesigning outdated EDI processes
Seeking clarity and strategic direction
Strengthening leadership accountability
Improving recruitment and retention outcomes
Enhancing culture, behaviours and staff experience
Meeting social value, ESG or public sector equality duties
Sectors we work across:
Education
Health & Social Care
Charities & Social Enterprises
Corporate & Professional Services
Local Government
Community Organisations
SMEs
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Our commitment to social impact
As a Community Interest Company (CIC), a portion of our consultancy profits, alongside grant funding, supports NEET individuals and people from marginalised backgrounds into employment.
When you choose DiversitiQ, your organisation becomes part of a wider movement for equity.
Ready to build lasting inclusion?
Let’s explore what EDI progress could look like for your organisation.