About Us

Our Values

Innovate with Passion

We are driven by a desire to innovate with passionate drive, forging new ground and creating solutions that reflect the needs of society.

Excel with Determination

We pursue excellence, ensuring that our programs and services are fit for purpose for everyone.

Champion Diversity and Equality

We champion diversity and equality, embracing the uniqueness of individuals and fostering inclusive tech workspaces while breaking down stereotypes. By embracing inclusivity with compassion, we can ensure that technology is accessible to everyone — and that d backgrounds and experiences are seen and valued

Empower with Purpose

We empower our students with a sense of purpose, and the tools and knowledge to become technology designers, guiding them on a transformative journey of self-discovery and mastery of the latest technologies.

We are open, accessible, and transparent. Authenticity and integrity are fundamental to our work. We approach our work with a fun, transformative, and inspirational mindset. We prioritise industry and individual improvement and hold integrity in high regard.

Diverse & Equal

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There are so many adult career-changers from Black and under-represented backgrounds that are ready to bring their experience and excellence to the industry. They're not only the immediate answer to the skills gap -- they're critical to building products and services that fit the needs of society.

Annette Joseph MBE

Diverse & Equal CEO & Founder, Annette Joseph MBE, is striving to improve innovation in digital tech by increasing the number of talented people from Black and under-represented backgrounds in the industry. 

Diverse & Equal’s multi-strand focus equips adults from under-represented groups with the necessary skills for careers in tech, through DiverseTech’s Taster sessions and bootcamps. Diverse & Equal also leads research, initiatives and support that empower organisations to create inclusive environments where diverse talent can thrive and the business benefits of diversity can be actualised.

LinkedIn       –      Medium/@Diversenett @DiverseNett and @DiverseandEqua1 on Twitter and Instagram

Annette received an MBE in the Queen’s 2022 New Year Honours — click above to watch her interview on BBC News

Award and recognition highlights:

New Year’s Honours 2022 MBE for services to Technology

EVAS 2022 Winner of Internet Industry Award

2022 Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK Tech 

2022 Black Tech Achievement Awards Social Impact Finalist

2019 TechNation Top 50 most influential and inspiring Black voices in UK Tech

2022 & 2023 NW Top 50 Tech Transformer