making communities visible in
policy-making
We work towards our vision for a world where first-generation migrants are fairly and proportionately represented across the public sector and where public sector workforces reflect the diversity and demographics of their communities.
The Social Equity Centre is not just about increasing numbers - it's about building a future where first-generation migrants can lead and drive change in their communities. By investing in this vision, we aim to create a more inclusive and equitable public sector where everyone, regardless of their background, has the power to contribute and shape the policies that affect them.
Why This Matters
The UK public sector does not reflect the diversity of its communities. First-generation migrants are significantly underrepresented in decision-making spaces.
Public decision-making processes overlook the needs of first-generation migrants as the system is not designed to accommodate their perspectives. As a result, unintended hierarchies have emerged, where some migrants are included while others are not. New and emerging communities often encounter more obstacles than migrant communities with longstanding ties to the UK.
Closing the Representation Gap in the Public Sector
With our two co-founders being first-generation migrants with lived experience of working in the public sector, we are uniquely positioned to tackle these challenges head-on. We plan to close the representation gap and break down barriers that keep first-generation migrants from accessing roles in local government through:
Empowering first-generation migrants with skills, knowledge and confidence to access public sector roles through tailored training on local government
Researching representation gaps to influence inclusive recruitment strategies and drive policy change in the public sector
Advocating for structural changes to ensure fair representation and inclusive leadership opportunities for first-generation migrants
