DEI: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Funding Circle 

Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Funding Circle is an important part of our culture and who we are.  We are dedicated to embracing diversity of thought from Circlers that are from different backgrounds. We believe this fosters innovation, enhances employee engagement and we love to celebrate individuality!

We have a number of Employee Resource Groups, which we call Circler groups, and are very proud of how they have grown organically. DEI initiatives in our Circler groups create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best and proudly celebrate their heritage and backgrounds. Each group holds a whole range of events and panel discussions for all Ciclers.

Here are all the groups we have at Funding Circle and their missions:

Women@FC – To build a community where women connect, thrive and win. 

Let’s Talk about Heritage – To educate on the experiences of minorities, celebrate racial diversity, and create a safe space to continue to engage in dialogue.

Circle of Pride – To champion inclusion for All through an LGBTQ+ lens by building an open community and celebrating LGBTQ+ contributions.

Neurodiversity@FC – To spearhead the discussion on how neurodifferences add value, and build the infrastructure for an equitable and accessible workplace.

FC Impact  – To come together and give back to communities in need, raise awareness for worthy causes, and make an impact through charity & volunteering projects. 

Parents@FC – Providing a supportive space and a network for working parents

We also hold open sessions each quarter in which all Circlers can submit any DEI related question and have it answered by a panel that represents each of our Circler groups. This session creates a safe space for everyone to learn together and for peers to share their lived experiences.

Our Circler groups have collectively organised over 50 events this year already, including panel meetings, educational sessions, donation drives and more. Some of the highlights are:

• Supporting the homeless with Nishkam SWAT charity  
• Donating sanitary products to Hygiene Amnesty
• Panel events and forums on heritage, racial discrimination, gender identity and mental health
• Practice sessions on parenting skills 
• Reverse mentoring schemes for managers to learn from neurodivergent employees
• Mentoring scheme for male managers on how best to support female employees