The Rise Foundation
supporting women's diversity throughout the workplaceResearch highlights the detrimental impacts racial microaggressions have on Women of colour's career paths and their mental health and well-being
Addressing Underrepresentation
By creating a talent pipeline, the Rise Foundation directly addresses underrepresentation, promoting diversity and inclusion at the highest levels of decision-making.
Empowering Communities
Empowering women of colour to achieve their career aspirations has a ripple effect, benefiting not only the individuals but also their families, communities, and the broader society. Our initiatives support personal and professional growth, leading to stronger, more resilient communities.
The Law:
Women make up 27% of Court of Appeal judges and 30% of High Court judges. There are just two female Supreme Court Justices and no women of colour
In Education:
Women account for 65% of secondary school teachers, but only 40% of headteachers. Just 6% of those women are from ethnic minority backgrounds
Enhancing Organisational Performance
Diverse leadership teams are proven to enhance organisational performance through improved decision-making, innovation, and problem-solving. By fostering a pipeline of diverse leaders, we contribute to creating more effective and dynamic organisations.
Creating Sustainable Change
The foundation’s programmes, including leadership training, mentorship, and advocacy, are designed to create long-term, sustainable change. These initiatives will provide is enduring, benefiting future generations of women of colour too.
Aligning with National Goals
Aligning with National Goals: Promoting diversity and inclusion is a priority for many businesses and organisations in the UK. The Rise Foundation’s initiatives align with these national goals, making it easier to secure partnerships and funding from stakeholders committed to social equity.
The Rise Foundation: Supporting women's diversity throughout the workplace
Locked out of progression: 28% of women of colour (compared to 19% of white women) report that a manager has blocked their progression at work, and 42% report being passed over for promotion despite good feedback (compared to 27% of white women).
Demonstrating Impact
The success of our programs will provide tangible evidence of the benefits of investing in diversity. This will not only help in attracting further support and funding but also inspire other organisations to undertake similar initiatives, amplifying the overall impact.
Implementing Initiatives
By implementing these initiatives, the Rise Foundation will significantly advance its mission, creating a more inclusive and equitable society where women of colour can thrive in leadership roles.
Organisations
with diverse leadership perform better financially
and having a diverse board encourages constructive and challenging dialogue which is key to the effective functioning of any board.
The Rise Foundation: Supporting women's diversity throughout the workplace
Effectively engaging with our stakeholders is vital to the success of The Rise Foundation's initiatives. By understanding their interests and influence, we can tailor our strategies to meet their needs, gain their support, and ultimately achieve our mission of increasing the representation of women of colour in senior leadership roles across various sectors in the UK.