Diversity associations and groups
Various charities, organisations and groups exist to promote diversity in the workplace for underrepresented groups. They are often able to offer tailored support and resources.
We will continue to update these resources. Please contact us at careers@sussex.ac.uk if you have a recommendation.
Black, Asian and minority ethnic
Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers - networking, mentoring and support
Black Fundraisers UK - community for fundraisers
The Black Solicitors' Network - runs careers workshops for students and graduates
Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division - part of the Law Society, offering networking and training
Leading Routes - initiative that aims to prepare the next generation of black academics
Society of Asian Lawyers - free membership
Care leavers
Buttle - offers emergency grants to those who have left care
The Care Leavers' Association - supports those who have been in care
Propel - service provided by the charity Become focusing on supporting care leavers into higher education
upReach - social mobility charity offering exclusive work experience opportunities, insight days and mentoring
Disability and long-term conditions
Blind in Business - helps people who are blind or have partial sight into work
EmployAbility - not-for-profit organisation assisting those with disabilities into employment
Evenbreak - accessible jobs board for disabled jobseekers who want to work with inclusive employers
Incluzy - inclusive jobs hub for neurodiverse people
MyPlus Students' Club - a wealth of resources on starting your career and getting the job you want
STAMMA - get support at work - stammering and employment issues, including jobhunting and interviews. Plus useful advice on gaining confidence at university. From the British Stammering Association
The Shaw Trust - helps those with disabilities prepare for work
Workability - supports adults to get training, volunteering or paid work opportunities (West Sussex based)
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ Society at Sussex - Students' Union society
Stonewall - championing inclusive workplaces, with a list of the best 100 employers for LGBT people
Women
Brighton Digital Women - monthly meetup group for women in digital
ICAEW Women in Finance Community - networking and personal development opportunities for women in finance
Portia - a group to help advance women's role in science
WISE - an organisation that works to encourage woman to get into science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Women Ahead - mentoring programmes to increase diversity in a range of sectors
Women in Engineering - charity and professional network of women engineers, scientists and
Women in STEM - resources for women interested in careers in science, technology, engineering or maths