Inclusion and Diversity
We foster collaboration through a broad range of forums, bringing together businesses, policymakers, and thought leaders.
By providing evidence-based insights, credible research, and strategic foresight, we help organisations make informed decisions that not only benefit their operations but also contribute to the collective good of society.
Our Reverse Mentoring programme brings together leaders and voices from under-represented groups to spark meaningful change across the food and consumer goods sector.
What is reverse mentoring
A free cross-company programme that fosters understanding of what great inclusion looks like.
Our ambition is to create a more inclusive industry by supporting companies to drive positive cultural change.
By working together, we can create a more inclusive workforce, impacting the lives of the millions of people working in our industry.
We create a safe and collaborative space where senior leaders (mentees) are paired with individuals from under-represented groups (reverse mentors) to:
Share lived experiences
Build understanding of what great inclusion looks like
Inspire confident, inclusive leadership
Why take part?
For senior leaders (mentees):
Gain fresh perspectives on inclusion
Build awareness and drive cultural change in your organisation
For reverse mentors:
Share your views and experiences
Grow your external network and connect with senior leaders
For everyone:
Build cross-industry relationships
Help shape a more inclusive workforce
How it works
Each mentoring pair includes:
A senior leader (Director, GM, Head of) ready to lead change
A reverse mentor from an under-represented group, keen to share insights and grow their network
Pairs are matched across different, non-competing companies.
Time commitment
Just 5 hours over 3 - 4 months:
1-hour virtual welcome event
3 hours of mentoring sessions
Optional drop-in sessions
1-hour virtual wrap-up event
2025 Intakes
Intake | Programme Dates | Survey Deadline |
1 | 12 Feb – 7 May | 29 Jan 2025 |
2 | 9 Apr – 9 Jul | 26 Mar 2025 |
3 | 4 Jun – 10 Sep | 21 May 2025 |
4 | 8 Oct – 14 Jan | 24 Sep 2025 |