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Inclusive Futures CIC exists to create a more inclusive world where people thrive. We work across two sectors.

We work across education and business, through coaching-led programmes, to improve attainment rates and social mobility, as well as developing confident, inclusive leaders. Inclusive Futures CIC exists to create a more inclusive world, where people can thrive. Firstly, with students and educators, using coaching methods and workshops to improve attainment rates, support Access & Participation teams and improve social mobility. Secondly, we work with organisations to develop confident, inclusive leaders, using coaching-led workshops such as LEGO Serious Play, GC Index and bespoke programmes, to help improve retainment, engagement and productivity. As a social enterprise, all profits are reinvested into the work we do helping improve social mobility. By working with us, you are helping contribute to a more inclusive society, where individuals can realise their best future.

06/10/2026

'I'm an ally' is an easy thing to say. But what does it actually look like in practice?

As we mark Black History Month 2026, we’re taking a closer look at allyship — and what it means to move beyond good intentions.

Being a good ally isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being willing to listen, learn, challenge your own assumptions and speak up when it matters.

It might mean having an uncomfortable conversation. Challenging something you hear when nobody else does. Making space for voices that are often overlooked. Or, sometimes most importantly, recognising when you need to step back and listen.

We’ve explored what good allyship looks like, why it matters and how we can all put it into practice in our latest blog.

👉 Read the blog through the link in the comments
💬 What does being a good ally mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments, we’d love to hear different perspectives.

29/09/2026

🗣️ How inclusive are your meetings?

A meeting can look inclusive on the surface, but that doesn’t always mean everyone feels able to contribute.

Who gets interrupted?
Whose ideas get picked up?
Are decisions made before the meeting even starts?
What happens when someone needs a different way of participating?

We’ve put together a simple Inclusive Meetings Checklist with some practical prompts to help you pause and think about how your meetings work for different people.

It’s not about getting every meeting “perfect”. It’s about being more intentional about creating space for people to contribute, challenge and be heard.

📌 Save this post for your next team meeting and use it as a quick check-in.
👥 And share it with someone who runs a lot of meetings — because a few small changes can make a big difference to how people experience them.

What’s one thing you think makes a meeting genuinely inclusive to you? Let us know 👇

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We are Inclusive Futures, a social enterprise on a mission to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through coaching, training and community, we help people unlock their potential, build confidence and create futures shaped by their ambitions — not their circumstances.

28/09/2026

💬 What should be more normalised in the workplace?

We asked our team, and their answers highlighted something important: inclusive workplaces don’t expect everyone to work, communicate or show up in exactly the same way.

Some things we think should be more normalised:

🗣️ Asking people what they need to work effectively rather than expecting everyone to figure out the same working environment independently.

👀 Rethinking what ‘professionalism’ looks like, eye contact, communication styles and ways of participating can look different for different people without reflecting someone’s commitment or capability.

🏡 Flexible working - recognising that productivity and performance aren’t necessarily tied to being in the same place, at the same time, every day.

🚧 Setting and respecting boundaries by creating a culture where people can communicate their capacity, protect their time and still be seen as committed to their work.

None of these are about lowering expectations. They’re about creating workplaces where people have the conditions they need to do their best work.

What would you add to the list?

24/09/2026

It’s easy to point to a policy and say, “We’re committed to inclusion.”

But policies are only the starting point.

Inclusion is experienced in the everyday: who gets heard in meetings, who gets opportunities, how managers respond to different needs, whose ideas are valued, and whether people feel safe enough to challenge what isn’t working.

There can be a big difference between what an organisation says it values and what people actually experience.

That doesn’t mean policies aren’t important. They create standards, expectations and accountability.

But the real question is:
What difference does your policy make to someone’s experience?

💬 What do you think organisations most often struggle with when it comes to turning inclusion policy into practice?

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We are Inclusive Futures, a social enterprise on a mission to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through coaching, training and community, we help people unlock their potential, build confidence and create futures shaped by their ambitions — not their circumstances.

23/09/2026

Are you a qualified coach looking to gain CCE units, or learn a new style of coaching?

Our ICF Accredited Elective modules will take your expertise to the next level, providing practical, evidence-based tools to empower your clients in specialised areas of coaching.

Our upcoming Introduction to Wellbeing Coaching will teach coaches how to support individuals recovering from, or aiming to prevent burnout.
📌Zoom
📆7th October 2026, 1PM-5PM

Can't make it? We run our elective modules 2-3 times per year, get in touch with us to be the first to know when new dates are available.

Email: [email protected] to get involved!💫

If you would like to learn more, you can visit our website - linked in our bio

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We are Inclusive Futures, a social enterprise on a mission to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through coaching, training and community, we help people unlock their potential, build confidence and create futures shaped by their ambitions — not their circumstances.

21/09/2026

📚 What’s one book you’d recommend?

We asked the Inclusive Futures team to share one book that’s stayed with them, taught them something, or simply made them think differently.

And because there’s no one right way to learn, our recommendations aren’t limited to books — one of our team members chose a podcast instead. 🎧

From fiction to non-fiction, what’s one book (or podcast!) you’d recommend?
Drop yours in the comments 👇

18/09/2026

Want to experience the power of coaching, first hand, for free? ⭐

Our Coaching Exchange connects people who want to experience coaching with trainee coaches completing their Diploma in Inclusive Coaching.

💚For participants, it’s an opportunity to access free coaching — a space to explore goals, challenges or something they’d like to change, with a trained coach.
🩵For our trainee coaches, it’s a chance to put their formal training into practice, build experience and complete the coaching hours they need for their Diploma.

Real coaching. Real experience. No cost to the person being coached.

It’s one of the ways we’re working towards our vision of making coaching more accessible, inclusive and diverse — while supporting the next generation of coaches to develop their practice.

A win for participants.
A win for trainee coaches.

🌱 Want to get involved? Sign up through the link in our bio.

If you would like more information, feel free to get in touch.

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17/09/2026

We left the Boys Impact Conference 2026 feeling challenged, inspired and hopeful about what’s possible.🤩

The conference brought together educators, policymakers, charities, community leaders and others committed to creating meaningful change that uplifts boys and young men.

The conversations didn’t shy away from the challenges ahead. But they also highlighted the power of collaboration, and what could be achieved when organisations come together with a shared commitment to better futures for boys and young men.

A huge thank you to Alex Blower and the Boys Impact team for bringing people together and creating space for these important conversations.

We’re particularly excited to be chairing the Bristol & Bath Boys Impact Hub, creating a local space for organisations to collaborate, share learning and drive positive change.

We’re now actively looking for organisations and funders who would like to support the Hub and help turn this ambition into action.

There’s a lot of work ahead. But there’s also a huge opportunity to create positive, lasting impact—and we’re excited to be part of it.

14/09/2026

What would coaching look like if it was genuinely accessible, inclusive and diverse?

That’s the question at the heart of the Inclusive Futures Academy💚

We’re working to make coaching more accessible, both for people who want to experience coaching and those who want to train as coaches.

Through the Academy, we offer:
🎓 Diploma in Inclusive Coaching — developing coaches who can work inclusively and ethically with a diverse range of people.
📚 Elective modules — exploring different approaches, perspectives and areas of coaching, so coaches can continue developing their practice.
🤝 Inclusive Coaching Exchange — a new opportunity to experience coaching for free, helping make coaching more accessible to people who may not otherwise have the opportunity.

We’re building a future where more people can access coaching — and more diverse voices can shape what coaching looks like.

Find out more about the Inclusive Futures Academy on our website, through the link in our bio.

10/09/2026

Want to ensure you are creating space for others at work? 💭

Here are five phrases that you can use to be more inclusive, from encouraging different perspectives, to empowering others with different working styles.

Think about the difference between:

"Does anyone have any objections?"
and
"Does anyone have a different perspective they could share?"

Although it seems like a small change - the latter could help employees feel that their perspective is welcome, and therefore more confident to share it.

We don't always notice how much one small phrase can change a conversation, but sometimes inclusion begins with the words we choose.

What phrase would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments!⬇️

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We are Inclusive Futures, a social enterprise on a mission to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through coaching, training and community, we help people unlock their potential, build confidence and create futures shaped by their ambitions — not their circumstances.

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