Too many communities feel disconnected, neighbours living side by side, yet miles apart
Cultural misunderstandings grow quietly, elders stop sharing their stories, and younger generations lose touch with their roots.
But it doesn’t have to. We believe that when people are given space to talk, listen, create, and eat together, something powerful happens: connection returns.
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With every missed conversation, belonging slips further away.
“We don’t just host events - we nurture belonging.”
Champion Inclusivity CIC is a community-driven organisation rooted in Coventry
We create neutral, inclusive spaces where people can reconnect with their heritage, express themselves, and build new bridges across cultures.
Empower communities to find their voice Champion Inclusivity creating a context where friends, neighbours and stakeholders find their voice and build shared purpose to make a difference.
Through creative workshops, storytelling circles, food, and shared experiences, we help communities rediscover pride in who they are and where they live.
What we do
We help communities and partners build inclusion that lasts
Design & Deliver Community Projects
From Big Lunches to heritage workshops that bring people together.
Empower Local Leaders
Training, mentoring, and resources that strengthen grassroots voices.
Create Shared Understanding
Intercultural and intergenerational projects that connect people through food, art, gardening and storytelling
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Partner with Institutions
Helping councils, universities, and cultural organisations engage communities with authenticity, care and shared responsibility and engage communities in ways that build trust and respect.
2,400+
Residents engaged annually
5
5+ funded heritage projects
10+
Active regional partnerships
20+ funded projects delivered across Coventry & WM
Repeat funding from Coventry City Council and WMCA
Over 95% positive feedback from participants
Recognised by Culture Central and Coventry Culture Trust
Our collaborations
Our work has been
supported and recognised by
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As a dedicated Community Organiser and Producer, Nor is an invaluable asset to Coventry’s cultural and social landscape. Her unwavering passion for breaking down barriers, creating meaningful opportunities, and nurturing the confidence, skills, and experience of local communities to step into leadership roles is both inspiring and deeply authentic.
Head of Creative Learning
Warwick Art Centre
The Big Lunch 2018-2025
Celebrating Togetherness in Canley
What began as a small street meal has grown into a city-wide celebration of community pride, bringing together over 1,000 residents each year.
Families, faith groups, schools, and neighbours gather for food, music, crafts, and shared laughter.
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5,000+ attendees
55
volunteers
15
local partners
95% of attendees said it helped them feel more connected to their community
“Seeing everyone from different backgrounds sitting side by side over food — that’s what belonging looks like.”
Dr. Nor Aziz
Our Approach Is Simple, Human, and Proven
1
Listen
We start by understanding your community’s needs and stories
We begin by making space for your voice, because your experiences and views matter.
2
Co-Create
Together we design experiences that invite participation and joy.
“We make things together, in ways that help people feel welcome and involved and joyful”
3
Deliver
We manage the project end-to-end with care, clarity, and accountability.
We take care of the whole project with care, transparency, and shared responsibility.”
4
Reflect
We capture learning, impact, and legacy for future growth.
We learn from what happened, the difference it made, and how it can grow over time.”
You bring the vision — we bring the people, the structure, and the soul.
You bring the vision — we bring the people, the ways of working, and the care to make it real
Dr. Nor Aziz
A Malaysian-born community leader and environmental practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in social inclusion and heritage, Dr. Nor Aziz is the quiet force behind Champion Inclusivity.
Her work bridges lived experience and shared learning, connecting local and regional stakeholders, faith groups, and creative practitioners to build communities where everyone feels they belong.
True inclusion begins with care — and care begins with listening.
Dr. Nor Aziz
We believe inclusion isn’t a policy, it’s a practice. It starts around kitchen tables, in shared gardens, and between generations.
When we make belonging visible, we make communities stronger, safer, and kinder.
Champion Inclusivity CIC exists to make that visible, one story, one meal, one moment at a time. One shared purpose.
“When we make belonging visible, we make communities stronger, full of hope, and a source of pride.”
Let’s build something meaningful together.
→ Fund a project
→ Partner with us on community initiatives
→ Bring our approach to your neighbourhood
Whether you’re a local authority, charity, business or an international organisation with shared values , let’s collaborate to make inclusion more than a word.
