A key part of fostering inclusion is understanding how allyship drives change—by increasing awareness, confidence, and action around equity and belonging. This programme explores how language, behaviour, and conversations contribute to building inclusive environments and how we can each challenge exclusion in constructive, courageous ways.
Delivery over four weeks includes:
- Week 1: Onboarding virtual session with an inclusion expert to introduce allyship and set the foundation.
- Weeks 2 & 3: Guided learning through videos, workbook activities, and weekly buddy discussions focusing on inclusive language and courageous conversations.
- Week 4: Final virtual session to reflect, share the Inclusion Allies Pledge, and celebrate progress.
The whole programme will take around four hours to complete, including the virtual sessions.
Who is this programme for?
Anyone who wants to build their confidence as an ally and support a more inclusive workplace.
What will the programme cover?
- What it means to be an active ally
- Using inclusive language with confidence
- Having courageous conversations around exclusion and difference
- The role of empathy, listening and reflection in allyship
- How to support others and influence change in everyday moments
- Making a personal allyship pledge
This training supports participants in becoming intentional, thoughtful advocates for inclusion—whatever their role or background.
This event is fully funded for VCSE groups & organisations in Gloucestershire.
Booking information
To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per organisation. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosvcsalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accomodate individual needs where possible.
Our courses are often oversubscribed and we therefore have a waiting list system in place for each course. If this course is fully booked, you can add yourself to the waiting list and we will let you know as soon as a place becomes available.
If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosvcsalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.
If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosvcsalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.
We look forward to welcoming you on 4 November.
Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team
