Leadership Lighthouses

A series of 10 fully funded leadership development programmes for social purpose leaders from Global Majority backgrounds.

Applications now open for Bradford and Oxfordshire programmes.

Celebrating and strengthening your extraordinary leadership.

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Programme information

Leadership Lighthouses is a series of fully funded, leadership development programmes that unite social purpose leaders from Global Majority backgrounds. Designed as an experience that truly sees and honours the realities, collective wisdom, and transformative leadership already alive in our communities and across the sector, it equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and networks to excel further.

Spanning four years and 10 regional locations, the series will start in January 2026 with programmes in Bradford and Oxfordshire. Additional dates and locations will be announced soon.

Through tools like the Lumina Spark personality profile, peer learning, a leadership retreat and a range of themed workshops; participants will deepen their self-awareness, grow their strategic capability, and connect with a community of leaders who share their experiences. Leadership Lighthouses is about building clarity and community - enabling leaders not just to navigate change, but to shape it.

To learn more about the programme, sign up here to join us for a virtual information session on Wednesday 8 October or Wednesday 26 November 2025, from 11:00 to 11:45am. And you can register your interest to receive updates on the programmes and future locations.

Programme detail

Register here to join a webinar
Taking place in 10 regions over four years
All levels
Hybrid with in-person and online sessions
Fully funded

Programme features

Join a community of your peers
Bespoke to each region's needs
Leadership development
Developed in partnership with a steering group, local facilitators, a safeguarding lead and Clore Social Leadership

Thanks to National Lottery players, Clore Social Leadership has received more than £1 million over five years from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK. The funding will be used to support the leadership development of people from Global Majority backgrounds.

Leadership Lighthouses series

Free

Leadership Lighthouses: Oxfordshire

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A five-month programme for people working in Oxfordshire within local grassroots, community projects and organisations.

January 2026 - June 2026

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Free

Leadership Lighthouses: Bradford

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A five-month programme for people working in Bradford within local grassroots, community projects and organisations.

January 2026 - June 2026

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Programme partners

We are proud to be partnering with a steering group, safeguarding lead, locally connected facilitators, and independent evaluators to deliver this series of programmes. The partners reflect the diversity and reach of the local sector - indicative of the impact we want the programmes to achieve. The steering group's role is to help shape the programme to make it as relevant and impactful for the social sector in each regional location. We are actively working with two programme facilitators who are highly experienced and respected leadership experts and facilitators, from Global Majority backgrounds.

Programme partners

	Steering group: Cordelia Osewa-Ediae Cordelia is a Strategic Adviser and Leadership Development Consultant with almost two decades’ experience leading cross-sector inclusion and culture change programmes. A Clore Social Fellow and RSA Fellow, she has advised organisations including NSPCC, Ministry of Justice, BT Group, Tesco, Clarks, and London Metropolitan Police. Previously Operations Director at a youth employability charity, and Business Development Manager at a digital inclusion charity, Cordelia has degrees in Business and Politics. A trained Coach and Action Learning facilitator, she regularly delivers keynotes on leadership, inclusion and culture change. Awards include Baton ‘Thought Leader of the Year 2023’ and ‘Novi Inspiring Mentor 2024’.
	Steering group: Reem Assil Reem is a leadership development facilitator, consultant, and certified transformational coach, working at the intersection of equity, justice, and collective care. She co-founded Makani Cambridge CIC, which advances community-centred change through cultural activities, co-design, consultancy, and participatory research. A British Syrian with a career spanning academia, science, and social change, Reem has delivered over 2,000 hours of facilitation globally. Grounded in a collective liberation lineage and informed by somatic, trauma-aware practice, she brings a systems-change lens to organisational development, helping leaders and institutions re-imagine ways of being that nurture healing, awaken possibility, and cultivate authentic, equitable leadership.
	Steering group: Malcolm John Malcolm is the founder of the charity, Board Racial Diversity UK, which aims to address the significant under-representation of individuals from Black and Asian backgrounds on not for profit boards. In that role, he’s developed significant expertise in the need for diverse, inclusive and representative leadership in the charity sector. He brings considerable experience as a trustee/Vice Chair/Chair in nine charitable organisations over more than twenty years, covering a wide range of social justice issues. He is currently a trustee of three charities, including the Association of Chairs, the membership body for charity chairs in England and Wales.
	Steering group: Michael Hamilton Michael Hamilton currently works with The Ubele Initiative, a black led community organisation that works with communities of several levels including training, systems change initiatives, finance and leadership development. With over thirty-five years of experience working for the health and wellbeing of local marginalised communities, Michael Hamilton has worked with young people from ground level to executive directorship.
	Safeguarding lead: Michael Daley Michael Daley is the Founder of Bridging Perspectives Ltd and Safeguarding Lead for Clore Social Leadership Lighthouses programme. With 17 years' experience in safeguarding, an MSC in Social Work and a BSC in Psychology, he specialises in trauma-informed, reflective practice and online safety. Through Bridging Perspectives, Michael supports organisations, communities and carers applying these approaches in practice, building confidence and capacity to create safer, more inclusive environments. He provides both strategic safeguarding oversight and practical training that bridges the gap between policy and everyday practice.
	Facilitator: Jessica Rogers For more than 15 years, Jessica has coached ambitious, values-driven senior leaders to strengthen their voice, lead with authenticity, and progress in their careers without compromising who they are. Many of the leaders Jessica works with; directors, VPs, chiefs of staff, senior counsel and others care deeply about their teams and the difference they make. Yet they often feel unseen, undervalued, or pressured to fit into leadership models that don't reflect their true selves. Alongside individual coaching, Jessica collaborates with organisations to strengthen leadership pipelines, build inclusive cultures, and create environments where diverse talent can thrive. Jessica designs tailored programmes and group coaching that sharpens communication, increases influence and equips leaders with practical skills for sustainable impact. Jessica's approach is grounded in more than 2,500 hours of coaching, continuous professional development toward Master Coach Certification (MCC), and a deep belief that leadership without compromise is not only possible but essential.
	Independent evaluators: The Social Investment Consultancy The Social Investment Consultancy will play a crucial role in refining the programme design and enhancing monitoring and evaluation process, ensuring the programme remains accountable and responsive to feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need specific qualifications to access the programmes?

No, you don’t need to have any particular academic or professional qualifications to take part in the programme. We know that leadership development training can be very difficult to access in the social sector, so try to make it accessible to those with minimal prior training. Your passion for and experience in the social sector are all you need to apply.

Can I do this programme while doing a full-time job?

Yes, you can do this programme while doing a full-time job. The programme is designed to accommodate your busy work schedule.

Do I have to attend the live workshops and information sessions?

Yes, we strongly recommend that you attend all live sessions scheduled for this programme to make the most of the programme, deepen your learning and meet peers from across the social sector.

Who do I contact if I need any reasonable adjustments to engage with the programme?

We want to remove as many barriers as possible to support you to engage with this development opportunity. If you, or a colleague, need any reasonable adjustments please email us at info@cloresocialleadership.org.uk. Please expect a response time of 48 hours.

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