Who we are

Equal to the Occasion was set up by Helen Wollaston, who has over 20 years experience delivering equality and social change projects in the public and voluntary sectors, including seven years as Director of Campaigns for the Equal Opportunities Commission.

Non-executive roles

Equal to the Occasion's approach is rooted in Helen's direct experience within the voluntary and public sector, which she continues via a number of Non Executive roles:

  • Chair of YWCA England and Wales
  • Non Executive Director of South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which provides mental health and learning disability services in Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield
  • member of West Yorkshire Criminal Justice Board's Diversity Panel
  • steering group member of Kirklees Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Network

Qualifications

Helen has an Advanced Diploma in Public Relations, a postgraduate diploma in Information Studies and a Certificate in Management in the Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector

Links with other consultants

Equal to the Occasion works with a wide network of consultants who bring specialist expertise as required for particular projects. Helen also works as an associate with Equality Works, Infrastruct Ltd and North West Employers Organisation.