Our Story
At Variegate Growth, we’re dedicated to reshaping economic inequality and promoting social mobility across the UK. With first hand experience overcoming systemic barriers, our founders are uniquely positioned to address today’s most urgent challenges.
We go beyond consultancy—positioning ourselves at the heart of social value creation.
By blending talent development with compliance support, we provide businesses, charities, and communities with a path toward sustainable growth. From guiding organisations through tender processes to fostering stronger community partnerships, we allow every stakeholder to contribute, and benefits from, meaningful, long-term change.
Our Theory of Change
We operate at the crossroads of public policy, corporate responsibility, and third-sector impact. By engaging communities and influencing policy, we help businesses and impact-driven organisations collaborate for positive, measurable outcomes. Our holistic approach ensures businesses are not just supply-chain ready, but also capable of making a real difference in the communities they serve.
At Variegate Growth, we believe in driving change from the ground up and the top down, creating partnerships that build sustainable futures for all.
Our Vision
We envision a future where businesses, communities, and charities work together to promote inclusive growth, creating opportunities and social value accessible to all. By embedding social impact at the core of every organisation, we aim to create stronger, more resilient communities.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower underrepresented groups and help organisations turn social value compliance into tangible, real-world benefits. We bridge the gap between business success and community development, ensuring that growth leads to sustainable social impact for everyone.
Our Values
- Integrity: We are committed to doing what’s right, ensuring our actions and decisions are guided by strong ethical principles.
- Innovation: We pursue creative, forward-thinking solutions that challenge the status quo and foster inclusive growth.
- Equity: We strive for fairness and equal access to opportunities, working to uplift marginalised communities and create lasting, meaningful change.
Meet the team
Felix has a decade of experience working with social enterprises and grassroots organisations, with a strong focus on operational management and talent development. His background enables him to craft solutions that link business growth with community impact, ensuring the partners and clients he works with can thrive while delivering meaningful social value. Felix is passionate about driving sustainable, inclusive progress through targeted strategies that empower both businesses and the communities he serves.
Ayan is an intersectionality leader in sustainability and global strategy, with over 15 years of experience, her expertise lies in integrating sustainability frameworks into national and international agendas, with a focus on fostering inclusive leadership. Ayan is known for her ability to create impactful public-private partnerships and align them with global standards like the ISSB and Agenda 2030. Her work has consistently advanced systemic change, ensuring diverse voices are represented in decision-making processes.
Mohamed specialises in inclusive hiring and social mobility, with a proven track record of connecting diverse talent to forward-thinking employers. His work focuses on creating customised pathways into employment, apprenticeships, and training programs that help businesses meet their EDI goals while fostering innovation. Mohamed’s deep understanding of social mobility and diversity allows him to deliver strategies that drive long-term inclusion and business success.
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