Start Change advances equality and diversity within BAME communities, specifically issues of intersectionality, by the delivery of an accessible and holistic platform providing help, information, signposting, support, mentoring and advocacy to address race, diversity, disability, poverty, inclusion and lack of opportunity.

Our mission is to promote and increase social change across our society. We exist to empower vulnerable individuals and communities to gain the right tools and attitudes to fulfil their dreams and to contribute to having a socially fair and sustainable society. Start Change supports BAME communities and disabled people to address the sources of the inequality they face through the lens of intersectionality at grassroots, regional and national levels. 

We have an extensive UK-wide network, that has been cultivated and nurtured over many decades. The organisation’s Executive Director, Julie Jaye Charles (former Chief Executive of ENC), whose personal work and many achievements span well over 30 years, leads an organisation which has something special and unique.

We have been fortunate to be able to be a part of many past initiatives and specialist programmes aimed towards BAME communities and disabled people to empower them, believe in themselves and become active members of their community.