What we do

"I would just like to send you my personal thanks for a fantastic job in supporting us to develop the gender resource pack. It has been a real learning and pleasure working with you."

Shaila Sheikh, Equalities Adviser, Children's Services, East Sussex County Council

Equal to the Occasion helps organisations to achieve results, raise their profile and make a bigger impact in terms of equality and diversity.

Activities

  • Strategic review and evaluation: Review projects and programmes to identify learning and make recommendations for change.
  • Research: Desk research, online surveys and questionnaires, focus groups, stakeholder interviews, market research
  • Capacity building: Feasibility studies, strategic and business planning, income generation
  • Publicity and promotion: Events and conferences, website content, leaflets, brochures and resource packs, support with media relations and communications strategy

"What you have produced is pretty amazing." Shahien Taj, Henna Foundation

"I'm reviewing the document and I just wanted to express my gratitude at how well it is written." Steve Browning, Big Lottery Fund

Clients

Public sector clients include the Big Lottery Fund, Department of Communities and Local Government, North West Development Agency, 4NW, East Sussex County Council and the Department of Work and Pensions. Equal to the Occasion has also supported a number of community organisations including Pay and Employment Rights Service, Inspired Sisters, Henna Foundation, the Equity Partnership and Newham Asian Women's Project.

"I know it takes a huge amount of time and effort to deliver events like this. I'm really pleased that you have been able to deliver successfully time and time again." Angela Harrowing, Communities and Local Government