Every story shared is a bridge built. Every gathering is an act of care
Champion Inclusivity CIC began with a simple idea: that connection awakens and empowers.
Founded in Coventry by Dr. Nor Aziz, the organisation was born from years of community engagement, creative work, and lived experience.
As a Malaysian-born community producer, changemaker and artist, Nor saw how easily stories and traditions can fade when people move between cultures. Through her work, she noticed the quiet loneliness hidden within multicultural cities and the joy that re-emerges when people are given a space to share and belong.
From a single storytelling workshop in 2020, Champion Inclusivity has grown into a trusted partner for local councils, cultural institutions, and neighbourhood groups, leading projects that combine art, heritage, wellbeing, and social change
At Champion Inclusivity, we believe inclusion is not a policy, it’s a way of working that we nurture. Belonging doesn’t happen by chance. It’s built, one story, one meal, one shared experience at a time.
Our work is grounded in
three guiding principles:
Care Before Action
Listening deeply before designing solutions.
Culture as Connection
Using heritage, creativity, and food as tools for unity.
Community as Strength
Empowering people to shape the places they live in together and creating the spaces they belong to.
Our approach is simple, human, and evidence-based.
We bridge creativity and care to design projects that strengthen community voice and confidence.
Our 4-Step Model for Meaningful Impact
1
Listen
We begin by understanding the community: their needs, stories, and hopes.
2
Co-Create
Together, we design inclusive experiences that invite reflection and participation.
3
Deliver
We manage the project end-to-end with integrity, clarity, and accountability.
4
Reflect
We document learning and share it to strengthen long-term change.
Our Methodology Includes
Facilitation approach in a safe and inclusive environment, being mindful of triggers and valuing cultural relevance to foster trust.
Intergenerational participation bringing different age groups together aiming to build understanding and create more cohesive communities.
Faith and culture-friendly design to create space and processes that respect, accommodate diverse religious spiritual belief and practices.
Evidence-driven evaluation uses credible data to assess the effectiveness and impact of programs for improvement and accountability.
Dr. Nor Aziz:
Founder & Creative Director, Champion Inclusivity CIC
A community leader, researcher, and artist, Dr. Nor Aziz has spent over two decades building bridges between people, cultures, and generations.
With a PhD in Industrial Relations and Climate Change from the University of Warwick, Nor brings a unique blend of academic insight and grassroots experience. Her work champions diversity not as a buzzword, but as a lived practice rooted in empathy, creativity, and faith.
Under her leadership, Champion Inclusivity CIC has become a trusted voice in Coventry’s community landscape — delivering over 20 projects that celebrate heritage, foster wellbeing, and create opportunities for connection.
Nor continues to mentor local artists, advise on inclusive engagement strategies, and lead projects that blend art, research, and humanity.
“STrue inclusion begins with care — and care begins with listening.”
Dr. Nor Aziz
20+ funded projects delivered across Coventry & WMCA
Board Director, Coventry Culture Trust
Regional Fellow, Warwick Institute of Engagement
Cultural Representative, Coventry Culture Compact
Our Values in Practice
Every project we deliver is guided by four simple but powerful values
Listening
Every voice matters.
Learning
Every story teaches.
Legacy
Every connection grows.
Love
Every act of care counts.
