Announcement: Expanding Our Impact - Collectively Diverse is Now a Community Interest Company!
- Liz Day
- Mar 25
- 3 min read
We are thrilled to announce that Collectively Diverse has been officially incorporated as a Community Interest Company (C.I.C.). This marks a significant milestone in our journey to create a more inclusive and understanding society, and it enables us to expand our impact across a wider range of communities, both corporate and non-corporate.
As a Community Interest Company, all our profits will be reinvested into outreach, education, and training, ensuring accessibility and affordability for those who need it most. Our mission is to benefit neurodivergent individuals, their families, educators, employers, and community groups through tailored training, workshops, and initiatives. We are committed to fostering inclusivity, increasing understanding of neurodiversity, and supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Meet the Directors of our Community Interest Company
Behind Collectively Diverse C.I.C. are three individuals passionate about driving change and empowering communities. While Liz leads the organisation in its day-to-day operations, Christine and Tom provide invaluable strategic support as non-executive directors, offering their professional expertise and lived experiences to guide our mission.
Liz Day – Chief Executive and Founder
With a background in education and communications, research in mental health literacy, and personal lived experience of neurodiversity, Liz is committed to breaking down barriers and empowering communities through training and support.
Christine Peden – Non-Executive Director
A highly experienced Head Teacher, Christine brings a deep understanding of education and inclusion. Liz and Christine first met nearly 30 years ago while studying to be teachers at the University of Wales, Institute, Cardiff (now Cardiff Met). Their longstanding friendship and shared commitment to education make this collaboration even more meaningful.
Tom Stockley – Non-Executive Director
A Creative Producer, Tom (He/They) is an artist, writer and facilitator with over a decade of training and experience in the youth, community and creative sectors. Tom enhances the reach and accessibility of our work.
Liz Day, Chief Executive and Founder, shared:
“Becoming a C.I.C. is a huge step forward in our mission to empower communities with the knowledge and tools they need to create truly inclusive spaces. This structure allows us to reinvest any profits into outreach and further support, ensuring no one is left behind. I’m incredibly grateful to Christine and Tom for supporting me as non-executive directors —having their professional expertise and lived experiences close at hand makes Collectively Diverse even stronger.”
Purpose and Impact
The aims of Collectively Diverse C.I.C. are to:
Increase Understanding and Awareness – Providing accessible, training to challenge misconceptions and foster a more informed society.
Empower Individuals and Organisations – Equipping businesses, schools, and families with practical tools to create inclusive environments.
Strengthen Communities – Bridging gaps between different groups and fostering empathy, collaboration, and resilience.
Enhance Wellbeing and Support Systems – Promoting mental health literacy and providing signposting to help organisations and individuals offer better support.
Ensure Accessible and Purpose-Driven Support – Unlike profit-driven companies, our work is community-focused, ensuring that affordability and accessibility remain at the core of everything we do.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we welcome collaborations with local authorities, businesses, grant providers, and community organisations who share our vision of a more inclusive society. If you’d like to find out more or explore partnership opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!
Let’s work together to create communities where everyone belongs.
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