You've navigated rooms where your competence is questioned before you speak. You've carried the weight of being the 'first' or 'only.' You shouldn't have to carry your community's hopes on your shoulders alone.
The numbers tell the story...
→ Only 4.6% of UK leadership roles are held by people of Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds (Parker Review, 2023)
→ Women of colour hold just 1.5% of senior leadership positions in FTSE 100 companies (Cranfield School of Management, 2023)
→ Women of colour face both gender and racial barriers in career advancement
→ It will take twice as long for women of colour to reach leadership parity
→ Ethnic minority professionals report higher levels of workplace exclusion and microaggressions
Your journey to authenticleadership starts here
Transformation shouldn’t require you to lose your identity. That’s why Rise exists.
Connect
Find your tribe of women who truly understand your journey through quarterly networking and community events.
Develop
Build skills and confidence with 1:1 mentoring and workshops that address your unique challenges.
Advance
Step into leadership roles whilst staying true to who you are, with authentic pathways to success.
Rise Foundation
Ready to Rise?
Join our community of women of colour who are building careers on their own terms, without compromising their authentic selves.
Ready to Mentor?
Share your journey and help the next generation of women of colour rise authentically through our mentoring programmes.
Our vision for impact
Rise Foundation was created by women of colour who understand the unique challenges of navigating corporate environments whilst maintaining cultural identity and authentic leadership styles.
We collaborate with forward-thinking organisations that share our vision of advancing women of colour into leadership. Together, we design training, share research, and build resources that benefit both professionals and employers.
Our trusted partners:
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