The Association for Chairs’ EDI survey in September 2024 revealed that many chairs and boards don’t feel equipped or confident to focus on EDI. While around half of respondents said they felt “enthusiastic” and “motivated” about EDI, only 29% said they felt “confident”. 15% of respondents said they felt “unsure”, 11% felt “worried”, 9% felt “out of date” and 5% felt “fearful”.

40% of survey respondents also said they had experienced barriers to inclusion to being on a charity board, showing there is much work to be done when it comes to making charity boards more diverse and inclusive.

‘It starts from the top’ is written by people with lived experience and packed with practical tips from chairs, trustees, and charity leaders.

This guide acknowledges the challenges and provides practical actionable steps that any non-profit, no matter how big or small, can take.

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