Proof of Change
Since 2020,“Champion Inclusivity C.I.C. has transformed small actions into measurable change, strengthening people’s sense of belonging, confidence, and connection across Coventry.
Behind every number is a story of people reconnecting, rebuilding, and rediscovering home.
20+
Projects delivered across Coventry & West Midlands
1,200+
Residents engaged through workshops, events, and storytelling circles
95%+
Positive participant feedback on feeling “more connected”
50%+
Grant success rate since 2023
10+
Regional partnerships & collaborators
We measure success not by attendance, but by connection — by the number of people who leave our spaces feeling seen, heard, and part of something bigger.
We’re proud to work alongside partners who share our belief in creative connection and inclusion:
Together, we’re building a region where every voice is heard and every culture celebrated.
Our Journey So Far (2020–2025)
2020
Seeds of Connection
Champion Inclusivity CIC was founded in Coventry to strengthen community voice and bridge generational and cultural divides through creativity and empathy.
2021
Building Belonging
Launched intergenerational storytelling circles and the first community garden pop-ups, drawing over 200 volunteers
2022
Growth Through Partnership
We manage the project end-to-end with care, clarity, and accountability.
We take care of the whole project with care, transparency, and shared responsibility.”
2023
Recognition and Reach
Named delivery partner on Coventry’s “Inclusive Communities” initiative; ran 5 funded projects including heritage workshops and The Big Lunch.
2024
From Local to Legacy
Awarded multi-partner commissions with Warwick Arts Centre and the Legacy Centre of Excellence. Developed Museum of Meaning pilot and community exhibitions
2025
Scaling Impact
Champion Inclusivity CIC now operates as a trusted partner for councils and funders, testing new models of inclusion through creative practice, faith-friendly engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration.
Each year has been a chapter of connection — every project a new root in the garden of belonging.
Champion Inclusivity has become a reliable and valued delivery partner for local engagement work. Their projects consistently deliver high-quality community outcomes.
Community Development Officer, Coventry City Counci
I brought my mother to a workshop for the first time. She told stories I’d never heard before. It reminded her of home — and reminded me where I come from.
Participant, Storytelling Circle
It’s rare to find an organisation that listens this deeply. They don’t just deliver — they nurture, connect, and make change feel human.
Partner, Legacy Centre of Excellence
From Silence to Storytelling
In one of our intergenerational circles, a grandmother shared her migration story for the first time in 40 years. Her granddaughter said, “I never knew we were that brave.” That single conversation sparked a scrapbook documenting their journey, creating a lasting record of memory, courage, and connection across generations.
The Garden Table
A small plot in front of the local library became a meeting place for neighbours who had never spoken before. They now share harvests, recipes, and laughter every Monday afternoon. One participant said, “This garden gave me back the happiness of connecting with others.”
Reclaiming Home
During The Heritage Festival, one attendee stood to sing an old Malaysian song — the whole crowd joined in, many without knowing the words. “It didn’t matter,” she said. “We felt like one family again.” (I have photos for this event)
Behind every event is a ripple effect — one that continues long after the chairs are folded away.
Heritage Engagement
600+ participants
Cultural Festival
5 cities engaged
Intergenerational Project
8 workshops
Creative Practitioners Supported
22 artists
Food & Wellbeing
1,200 meals shared
Volunteer Hour
1,000+ contributed
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Want to See Our Full Impact Report?
Download our latest Impact Deck (2020–2025) — a concise visual summary of our work, achievements, and the change we’ve helped create across Coventry.
