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== Games Industry ==
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|[https://tutorials.crayta.com/black-creators-prize-fund-mentoring-programme/ Crayta Black Creator's Prize Fund]
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|[https://www.dailydot.com/parsec/gay-characters-video-games-history/ A History of LGBT Video Game Characters]
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|Fund
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|Resource
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|A monthly prize fund and mentoring programme for games made by black people, published within the Crayta platform.
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|An article from the Daily Dot summarising the history of LGBTQ+ game characters.
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|-
 
|-
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|[https://payloadstudios.com/diversity/ Game On]
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|[https://accessible.games/join-player-panels/ AbleGamers Player Panels]
 
|Initiative
 
|Initiative
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|Payload Studio's regular series of industry panels, workshops and fireside chats promoting and supporting diversity, equality and inclusion.  
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|Connects players with disabilities with game companies and other organizations to test games and participate in player research and development to make games more accessible.
 +
|-
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|[https://www.autistica.org.uk/get-involved/autisticaplay Autistica Play]
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|Charity
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|Working with the players and creators of games to achieve change that matters to autistic people and their families.
 
|-
 
|-
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|[https://www.kowloonnights.com/fairchild The Fairchild Initiative]
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|[http://balancepatch.co.uk/ Balance Patch]
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|Fund
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|Consultancy
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|A $2m fund dedicated to projects led by Black creators and studios, run by Kowloon Nights.
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|A specialist inclusivity, equality and diversity consultancy service for the games industry.
 
|-
 
|-
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|[http://rainbowjam.games/ Rainbow Game Jam]
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|[http://www.bameingames.org/ BAME in Games]
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|Initative
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|Initiative
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|An annual 2 week game jam to celebrate and promote diversity within the games industry.
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|Encouraging more diverse talent to work in mobile, online and console gaming, VR, AR, eSports, VFX, animation and entertainment industries.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[http://www.blackgamedevs.com/ Black Game Developers]
 
|[http://www.blackgamedevs.com/ Black Game Developers]
 
|Resource
 
|Resource
 
|A directory of black game developers and companies from around the world.
 
|A directory of black game developers and companies from around the world.
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|-
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|[http://theblackgirlgamers.com/ Black Girl Gamers]
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|Community
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|Online platform-based community that aims to positively promote diversity and affect change within the games industry
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|-
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|[https://checkpointorg.com/ Checkpoint]
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|Charity
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|An Australian charity that provides mental health resources for gamers and the gaming community.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[https://codecoven.co/ Code Coven]
 
|[https://codecoven.co/ Code Coven]
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|A games industry-focused online bootcamp, catering towards people of marginalized genders.
 
|A games industry-focused online bootcamp, catering towards people of marginalized genders.
 
|-
 
|-
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|[https://www.techtalentcharter.co.uk/diversity-directory Tech Talent Charter Diversity Directory]
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|[https://tutorials.crayta.com/black-creators-prize-fund-mentoring-programme/ Crayta Black Creator's Prize Fund]
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|Fund
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|A monthly prize fund and mentoring programme for games made by black people, published within the Crayta platform.
 +
|-
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|[https://payloadstudios.com/diversity/ Game On]
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|Initiative
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|Payload Studio's regular series of industry panels, workshops and fireside chats promoting and supporting diversity, equality and inclusion.
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|-
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|[https://www.gamesaid.org/ GamesAid]
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|Charity
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|A games industry charity collectively raising more for important causes.
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|-
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|[https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-08-06-resources-for-victims-of-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace GamesIndustry.biz Academy - Sexual Harassment Resources]
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|Resource
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|A collection of tools and resources to help victims of sexual harassment get mental health support, seek help, and seek action should they want to.
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|-
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|[https://gamingthemind.org/ Gaming The Mind]
 
|Initiative
 
|Initiative
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|A directory of UK programmes and organisations promoting and supporting diversity in the technology sectors.
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|An an organisation of UK-based mental health professionals, promoting positive mental health within the gaming community and the games industry.
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|-
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|[https://gaymingmag.com/ Gayming Magazine]
 +
|Magazine
 +
|Games magazine website focusing on LBGT+ related content.
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[https://www.notion.so/The-TTC-Open-Playbook-of-Best-Practice-27144a5947ef4e0a9b5f5addffd9c68b Tech Talent Charter Open Playbook]
+
|[http://www.girlsgamelab.com/ Girls' Game Labs]
 
|Initiative
 
|Initiative
−
|An open resource, sharing best practices for improving diversity across the technology sectors.
+
|Professional Game Developers teaching girls how to make games.
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[https://www.takethis.org/ Take This]
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|[https://www.girlsmakegames.com/ Girls Make Games]
 
|Initiative
 
|Initiative
−
|A US-based mental health nonprofit decreasing stigma and increasing support for mental health in games.
+
|UK branch of the award-winning US summer camps.
 
|-
 
|-
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|[https://checkpointorg.com/ Checkpoint]
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|[https://twitter.com/leveluplinkup/ Level Up Link Up]
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|Charity
+
|Community
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|An Australian charity that provides mental health resources for gamers and the gaming community.
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|Creating a space for Black gamers to decompress, relax and network while making a more diverse video games industry in the UK.
 
|-
 
|-
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|[https://gamingthemind.org/ Gaming The Mind]
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|[https://www.limitbreak.co.uk/ Limit Break]
 
|Initiative
 
|Initiative
−
|An an organisation of UK-based mental health professionals, promoting positive mental health within the gaming community and the games industry.
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|A London-based mentorship program aimed at women and gender-diverse people in the games industry.
 +
|-
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|[https://www.londongaymers.co.uk/ London Gaymers]
 +
|Community
 +
|A safe place for the LGBT gaming community in London and across the UK to connect with like minded individuals.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[https://www.outmaking.games/ Out Making Games]
 
|[https://www.outmaking.games/ Out Making Games]
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|Connecting and empowering the LGBTQ+ community working in the UK games industry.
 
|Connecting and empowering the LGBTQ+ community working in the UK games industry.
 
|-
 
|-
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|[https://www.autistica.org.uk/get-involved/autisticaplay Autistica Play]
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|[https://www.pixall.org/ PixAll]
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|Charity
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|Resource
−
|Working with the players and creators of games to achieve change that matters to autistic people and their families.
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|Independent site for developers and studios, to help them create more inclusive games, esports and workspaces.
 +
|-
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|[http://pocplay.org/ POC In Play]
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|Initiative
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|The racial equity and inclusion movement for video games
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|-
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|[https://www.queergameslibrary.com/ Queer Me]
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|Resource
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|An archive of games offering queer perspectives for young people.
 +
|-
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|[https://queerlyrepresent.me/database Queerly Represent Me]
 +
|Resource
 +
|A database of LGBTQ+ characters in games, maintained by the Australian not-for-profit.
 +
|-
 +
|[http://rainbowjam.games/ Rainbow Game Jam]
 +
|Initative
 +
|An annual 2 week game jam to celebrate and promote diversity within the games industry.
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[https://www.gamesaid.org/ GamesAid]
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|[https://www.raisethegame.com/ Raise the Game]
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|Charity
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|Initiative
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|A games industry charity collectively raising more for important causes.
+
|A Ukie-led collaborative and high-impact pledge to improve diversity and inclusion in the games industry - creating cultures where everyone belongs, and ideas can thrive.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[https://safeinourworld.org/ Safe In Our World]
 
|[https://safeinourworld.org/ Safe In Our World]
 
|Charity
 
|Charity
 
|Fostering positive mental health wellbeing and support for players and games industry workers.
 
|Fostering positive mental health wellbeing and support for players and games industry workers.
 +
|-
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|[https://twitter.com/SavePointSocial Save Point]
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|Community
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|A relaxed weekly hang-out Discord for people of under-represented genders working in the Video Games industry.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/ SpecialEffect]
 
|[https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/ SpecialEffect]
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|Using video games and technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities.
 
|Using video games and technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities.
 
|-
 
|-
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|[https://twitter.com/leveluplinkup/ Level Up Link Up]
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|[https://www.takethis.org/ Take This]
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|Community
 
−
|Creating a space for Black gamers to decompress, relax and network while making a more diverse video games industry in the UK.
 
−
|-
 
−
|[https://www.raisethegame.com/ Raise the Game]
 
 
|Initiative
 
|Initiative
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|A Ukie-led collaborative and high-impact pledge to improve diversity and inclusion in the games industry - creating cultures where everyone belongs, and ideas can thrive.
+
|A US-based mental health nonprofit decreasing stigma and increasing support for mental health in games.
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[http://balancepatch.co.uk/ Balance Patch]
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|[https://www.kowloonnights.com/fairchild The Fairchild Initiative]
−
|Consultancy
+
|Fund
−
|A specialist inclusivity, equality and diversity consultancy service for the games industry.
+
|A $2m fund dedicated to projects led by Black creators and studios, run by Kowloon Nights.
−
|-
 
−
|[https://www.innovateher.co.uk/ InnovateHer]
 
−
|Initiative
 
−
|A national initiative to encourage girls aged 12-16 to pursue a career in the tech industries.
 
−
|-
 
−
|[https://queerlyrepresent.me/database Queerly Represent Me]
 
−
|Resource
 
−
|A database of LGBTQ+ characters in games, maintained by the Australian not-for-profit.
 
−
|-
 
−
|[https://www.dailydot.com/parsec/gay-characters-video-games-history/ A History of LGBT Video Game Characters]
 
−
|Resource
 
−
|An article from the Daily Dot summarising the history of LGBTQ+ game characters.
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[https://wingsfund.me/ Wings Fund]
 
|[https://wingsfund.me/ Wings Fund]
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|Venture fund looking to support games by diverse teams, starting with games made by women and gender minority developers.
 
|Venture fund looking to support games by diverse teams, starting with games made by women and gender minority developers.
 
|-
 
|-
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|[https://www.girlsmakegames.com/ Girls Make Games]
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|[http://www.womeningames.org/ Women in Games]
 
|Initiative
 
|Initiative
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|UK branch of the award-winning US summer camps.
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|Not for profit organisation for women in video, mobile, online games and esports.
−
|-
 
−
|[http://www.girlsgamelab.com/ Girls' Game Labs]
 
−
|Initiative
 
−
|Professional Game Developers teaching girls how to make games.
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[https://www.womenmakinggames.com/ Women Making Games North East]
 
|[https://www.womenmakinggames.com/ Women Making Games North East]
 
|Community
 
|Community
 
|Monthly meetups for Women in Games in the North East, UK.
 
|Monthly meetups for Women in Games in the North East, UK.
−
|-
+
|}
−
|[https://www.londongaymers.co.uk/ London Gaymers]
+
 
−
|Community
+
== Tech / General ==
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|A safe place for the LGBT gaming community in London and across the UK to connect with like minded individuals.
+
 
−
|-
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|[https://gaymingmag.com/ Gayming Magazine]
+
!Name / Link
−
|Magazine
+
!Type of Initiative
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|Games magazine website focusing on LBGT+ related content.
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!Short description
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[https://www.includecpp.org/ #include <C++>]
 
|[https://www.includecpp.org/ #include <C++>]
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|IncludeCpp is a global, inclusive, and diverse community for developers interested in C++
 
|IncludeCpp is a global, inclusive, and diverse community for developers interested in C++
 
|-
 
|-
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|[http://www.bameingames.org/ BAME in Games]
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|[http://www.23codestreet.com/ 23 Code Street]
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|Initiative
+
|Coding school
−
|Encouraging more diverse talent to work in mobile, online and console gaming, VR, AR, eSports, VFX, animation and entertainment industries.
+
|Teaching women in the UK and India
 +
|-
 +
|[https://30percentclub.org/ 30% Club]
 +
|Non-profit
 +
|Dedicated to increasing women on boards
 +
|-
 +
|[http://www.5050pledge.com/ 50/50 Pledge]
 +
|Network
 +
|A pledge for events and conferences to be 50:50 represented
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[http://www.womeningames.org/ Women in Games]
+
|[http://www.vwvr.org/ A Vision for Women in VR]
 
|Initiative
 
|Initiative
−
|Not for profit organisation for women in video, mobile, online games and esports.
+
|A collective visionary document challenging gender imbalance in the creative industries and tech
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[https://twitter.com/SavePointSocial Save Point]
+
|[https://accelerateher.co/#/ Accelerate Her]
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|Community
+
|Company
−
|A relaxed weekly hang-out Discord for people of under-represented genders working in the Video Games industry.
+
|Born out of Founders Forum, consulting fast growth tech companies
−
|-
 
−
|[https://www.limitbreak.co.uk/ Limit Break]
 
−
|Initiative
 
−
|A London-based mentorship program aimed at women and gender-diverse people in the games industry.
 
−
|-
 
−
|[https://accessible.games/join-player-panels/ AbleGamers Player Panels]
 
−
|Initiative
 
−
|Connects players with disabilities with game companies and other organizations to test games and participate in player research and development to make games more accessible.
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[https://www.bima.co.uk/en/Article/2019/04-Apr-2019/Major-Study-Finds-Diverse-Members-of-the-Tech-Sector-Experience-Discrimination-and-Stress BIMA Tech Inclusion & Diversity Report]
 
|[https://www.bima.co.uk/en/Article/2019/04-Apr-2019/Major-Study-Finds-Diverse-Members-of-the-Tech-Sector-Experience-Discrimination-and-Stress BIMA Tech Inclusion & Diversity Report]
 
|Report
 
|Report
 
|The first official study to explore the experiences of diverse members of the UK tech sector.
 
|The first official study to explore the experiences of diverse members of the UK tech sector.
 +
|-
 +
|[https://www.codefirstgirls.org.uk/ Code First: Girls]
 +
|Non-profit
 +
|Non-profit teaching women how to code and helping them get work in tech companies
 +
|-
 +
|[https://www.colorintech.org/ Color in Tech]
 +
|Non-profit
 +
|Non-profit promoting a fairer tech industry
 +
|- 
 +
|[https://developher.org/ DevelopHer]
 +
|Non-profit
 +
|Non-profit social enterprise promoting women in technology
 +
|-
 +
|[http://wearedivinc.com/ Divinc]
 +
|Incubator
 +
|Young Enterprise focused on inner city schools
 +
|- 
 +
|[https://doteveryone.org.uk/ Dot Everyone]
 +
|Non-profit
 +
|Focused on tech companies
 +
|- 
 +
|[http://www.fearlessfutures.org/ Fearless Futures]
 +
|Training group
 +
|Training focused on Social Justice
 +
|-
 +
|[http://www.hustlecrew.co/ Hustle Crew]
 +
|Community
 +
|Community for entrepreneurial women of colour
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[https://www.inclusionintech.com/ Inclusion in Tech]
 
|[https://www.inclusionintech.com/ Inclusion in Tech]
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|A step-by-step guide to help you plan, deploy, monitor and improve a Diversity & Inclusion strategy suited to your company.
 
|A step-by-step guide to help you plan, deploy, monitor and improve a Diversity & Inclusion strategy suited to your company.
 
|-
 
|-
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|[http://theblackgirlgamers.com/ Black Girl Gamers]
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|[http://www.inclusiveboards.co.uk/ Inclusive Boards]
−
|Community
+
|Company
−
|Online platform-based community that aims to positively promote diversity and affect change within the games industry
+
|Helping recruit more ethnically diverse boards
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[http://pocplay.org/ POC In Play]
+
|[https://www.innovateher.co.uk/ InnovateHer]
 
|Initiative
 
|Initiative
−
|The racial equity and inclusion movement for video games
+
|A national initiative to encourage girls aged 12-16 to pursue a career in the tech industries.
−
|-
+
|-  
−
|[http://www.vwvr.org/ A Vision for Women in VR]
+
|[https://muslamicmakers.com/ Muslamic Makers]
−
|Initiative
+
|Meet-up group
−
|A collective visionary document challenging gender imbalance in the creative industries and tech
+
|Meet-up group for Muslims in Tech
−
|-
 
−
|[https://www.allbrightcollective.com/ AllBright]
 
−
|Angel group
 
−
|Angel group and co-working club focussed on female founders
 
−
|-
 
−
|[http://www.angelacademe.com/ Angel Academe]
 
−
|Angel group
 
−
|Angel group focused on female founders & angels
 
−
|-
 
−
|[http://astia.org/astia-angels/ Astia Angels]
 
−
|Angel group
 
−
|Angel group focused on female founders & angels
 
−
|-
 
−
|[https://www.rareseedcapital.com/ Rare Seed Capital]
 
−
|Angel group
 
−
|Angel group focused on BAME investors
 
−
|-
 
−
|[http://www.23codestreet.com/ 23 Code Street]
 
−
|Coding school
 
−
|Teaching women in the UK and India
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[http://capitalenterprise.org/onetech/ One Tech]
 
|[http://capitalenterprise.org/onetech/ One Tech]
 
|Collective / network
 
|Collective / network
 
|Focussing on promoting entreprenrship to BAME / female entrepreneurs
 
|Focussing on promoting entreprenrship to BAME / female entrepreneurs
−
|-
 
−
|[http://www.hustlecrew.co/ Hustle Crew]
 
−
|Community
 
−
|Community for entrepreneurial women of colour
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[https://peopleofcolorintech.com/ People of Color in Tech]
 
|[https://peopleofcolorintech.com/ People of Color in Tech]
 
|Community
 
|Community
 
|Community for entrepreneurial people of colour
 
|Community for entrepreneurial people of colour
 +
|-
 +
|[http://www.success-talks.co.uk/ Success Talks]
 +
|Event series
 +
|Platform and event series showcasing diverse speakers
 +
|-
 +
|[https://www.techtalentcharter.co.uk/diversity-directory Tech Talent Charter Diversity Directory]
 +
|Initiative
 +
|A directory of UK programmes and organisations promoting and supporting diversity in the technology sectors.
 +
|-
 +
|[https://www.notion.so/The-TTC-Open-Playbook-of-Best-Practice-27144a5947ef4e0a9b5f5addffd9c68b Tech Talent Charter Open Playbook]
 +
|Initiative
 +
|An open resource, sharing best practices for improving diversity across the technology sectors.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[http://www.techishpod.com/ Techish]
 
|[http://www.techishpod.com/ Techish]
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|Community
 
|Community
 
|Community group of diverse entrepreneurs
 
|Community group of diverse entrepreneurs
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|}
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== Investment ==
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
 +
!Name / Link
 +
!Type of Initiative
 +
!Short description
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[https://accelerateher.co/#/ Accelerate Her]
+
|[https://www.allbrightcollective.com/ AllBright]
−
|Company
+
|Angel group
−
|Born out of Founders Forum, consulting fast growth tech companies
+
|Angel group and co-working club focussed on female founders
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[http://www.inclusiveboards.co.uk/ Inclusive Boards]
+
|[http://www.angelacademe.com/ Angel Academe]
−
|Company
+
|Angel group
−
|Helping recruit more ethnically diverse boards
+
|Angel group focused on female founders & angels
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[http://www.success-talks.co.uk/ Success Talks]
+
|[http://astia.org/astia-angels/ Astia Angels]
−
|Event series
+
|Angel group
−
|Platform and event series showcasing diverse speakers
+
|Angel group focused on female founders & angels
−
|-
 
−
|[https://www.janevc.com/ Jane VC]
 
−
|Fund
 
−
|Fund focused on female founders
 
−
|-
 
−
|[https://www.merianventures.com/ Merian Ventures]
 
−
|Fund
 
−
|Fund focused on female founders
 
−
|-
 
−
|[https://www.voulez-capital.com/ Voulez Capital]
 
−
|Fund
 
−
|Fund focused on female founders
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[https://backstagecapital.com/ Backstage Capital]
 
|[https://backstagecapital.com/ Backstage Capital]
 
|Fund / Accelerator
 
|Fund / Accelerator
 
|Accelerator in the UK focussed on LGBT, people of colour and female founders
 
|Accelerator in the UK focussed on LGBT, people of colour and female founders
−
|-
 
−
|[http://wearedivinc.com/ Divinc]
 
−
|Incubator
 
−
|Young Enterprise focused on inner city schools
 
−
|-
 
−
|[https://muslamicmakers.com/ Muslamic Makers]
 
−
|Meet-up group
 
−
|Meet-up group for Muslims in Tech
 
−
|-
 
−
|[http://www.5050pledge.com/ 50/50 Pledge]
 
−
|Network
 
−
|A pledge for events and conferences to be 50:50 represented
 
 
|-  
 
|-  
 
|[https://www.femstreet.com/ FemStreet]
 
|[https://www.femstreet.com/ FemStreet]
 
|Newsletter
 
|Newsletter
 
|Start-ups / VC
 
|Start-ups / VC
−
|-
+
|-
−
|[https://30percentclub.org/ 30% Club]
+
|[https://www.janevc.com/ Jane VC]
−
|Non-profit
+
|Fund
−
|Dedicated to increasing women on boards
+
|Fund focused on female founders
−
|-  
 
−
|[https://www.codefirstgirls.org.uk/ Code First: Girls]
 
−
|Non-profit
 
−
|Non-profit teaching women how to code and helping them get work in tech companies
 
−
|-
 
−
|[https://www.colorintech.org/ Color in Tech]
 
−
|Non-profit
 
−
|Non-profit promoting a fairer tech industry
 
−
|- 
 
−
|[https://developher.org/ DevelopHer]
 
−
|Non-profit
 
−
|Non-profit social enterprise promoting women in technology
 
−
|- 
 
−
|[https://doteveryone.org.uk/ Dot Everyone]
 
−
|Non-profit
 
−
|Focused on tech companies
 
 
|-   
 
|-   
 
|[https://www.level20.org/ Level 20]
 
|[https://www.level20.org/ Level 20]
 
|Non-profit
 
|Non-profit
 
|Focused mainly on women in the Private Equity and LP community
 
|Focused mainly on women in the Private Equity and LP community
−
|- 
 
−
|[http://www.fearlessfutures.org/ Fearless Futures]
 
−
|Training group
 
−
|Training focused on Social Justice
 
 
|-
 
|-
 +
|[https://www.merianventures.com/ Merian Ventures]
 +
|Fund
 +
|Fund focused on female founders
 +
|-
 +
|[https://www.rareseedcapital.com/ Rare Seed Capital]
 +
|Angel group
 +
|Angel group focused on BAME investors
 +
|-
 +
|[https://www.voulez-capital.com/ Voulez Capital]
 +
|Fund
 +
|Fund focused on female founders
 
|}
 
|}
  
−
The initial list of initiatives below was sourced via the Atomico 2018 [https://2018.stateofeuropeantech.com/chapter/state-european-tech-2018/ State of European Tech] report, although this has now been expanded.
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The initial list of initiatives above was sourced via the Atomico 2018 [https://2018.stateofeuropeantech.com/chapter/state-european-tech-2018/ State of European Tech] report, although this has now been significantly expanded.

Latest revision as of 08:57, 11 August 2021


Games Industry

Name / Link Type of Initiative Short description
A History of LGBT Video Game Characters Resource An article from the Daily Dot summarising the history of LGBTQ+ game characters.
AbleGamers Player Panels Initiative Connects players with disabilities with game companies and other organizations to test games and participate in player research and development to make games more accessible.
Autistica Play Charity Working with the players and creators of games to achieve change that matters to autistic people and their families.
Balance Patch Consultancy A specialist inclusivity, equality and diversity consultancy service for the games industry.
BAME in Games Initiative Encouraging more diverse talent to work in mobile, online and console gaming, VR, AR, eSports, VFX, animation and entertainment industries.
Black Game Developers Resource A directory of black game developers and companies from around the world.
Black Girl Gamers Community Online platform-based community that aims to positively promote diversity and affect change within the games industry
Checkpoint Charity An Australian charity that provides mental health resources for gamers and the gaming community.
Code Coven Initiative A games industry-focused online bootcamp, catering towards people of marginalized genders.
Crayta Black Creator's Prize Fund Fund A monthly prize fund and mentoring programme for games made by black people, published within the Crayta platform.
Game On Initiative Payload Studio's regular series of industry panels, workshops and fireside chats promoting and supporting diversity, equality and inclusion.
GamesAid Charity A games industry charity collectively raising more for important causes.
GamesIndustry.biz Academy - Sexual Harassment Resources Resource A collection of tools and resources to help victims of sexual harassment get mental health support, seek help, and seek action should they want to.
Gaming The Mind Initiative An an organisation of UK-based mental health professionals, promoting positive mental health within the gaming community and the games industry.
Gayming Magazine Magazine Games magazine website focusing on LBGT+ related content.
Girls' Game Labs Initiative Professional Game Developers teaching girls how to make games.
Girls Make Games Initiative UK branch of the award-winning US summer camps.
Level Up Link Up Community Creating a space for Black gamers to decompress, relax and network while making a more diverse video games industry in the UK.
Limit Break Initiative A London-based mentorship program aimed at women and gender-diverse people in the games industry.
London Gaymers Community A safe place for the LGBT gaming community in London and across the UK to connect with like minded individuals.
Out Making Games Community Connecting and empowering the LGBTQ+ community working in the UK games industry.
PixAll Resource Independent site for developers and studios, to help them create more inclusive games, esports and workspaces.
POC In Play Initiative The racial equity and inclusion movement for video games
Queer Me Resource An archive of games offering queer perspectives for young people.
Queerly Represent Me Resource A database of LGBTQ+ characters in games, maintained by the Australian not-for-profit.
Rainbow Game Jam Initative An annual 2 week game jam to celebrate and promote diversity within the games industry.
Raise the Game Initiative A Ukie-led collaborative and high-impact pledge to improve diversity and inclusion in the games industry - creating cultures where everyone belongs, and ideas can thrive.
Safe In Our World Charity Fostering positive mental health wellbeing and support for players and games industry workers.
Save Point Community A relaxed weekly hang-out Discord for people of under-represented genders working in the Video Games industry.
SpecialEffect Charity Using video games and technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Take This Initiative A US-based mental health nonprofit decreasing stigma and increasing support for mental health in games.
The Fairchild Initiative Fund A $2m fund dedicated to projects led by Black creators and studios, run by Kowloon Nights.
Wings Fund Fund Venture fund looking to support games by diverse teams, starting with games made by women and gender minority developers.
Women in Games Initiative Not for profit organisation for women in video, mobile, online games and esports.
Women Making Games North East Community Monthly meetups for Women in Games in the North East, UK.

Tech / General

Name / Link Type of Initiative Short description
#include <C++> Community IncludeCpp is a global, inclusive, and diverse community for developers interested in C++
23 Code Street Coding school Teaching women in the UK and India
30% Club Non-profit Dedicated to increasing women on boards
50/50 Pledge Network A pledge for events and conferences to be 50:50 represented
A Vision for Women in VR Initiative A collective visionary document challenging gender imbalance in the creative industries and tech
Accelerate Her Company Born out of Founders Forum, consulting fast growth tech companies
BIMA Tech Inclusion & Diversity Report Report The first official study to explore the experiences of diverse members of the UK tech sector.
Code First: Girls Non-profit Non-profit teaching women how to code and helping them get work in tech companies
Color in Tech Non-profit Non-profit promoting a fairer tech industry
DevelopHer Non-profit Non-profit social enterprise promoting women in technology
Divinc Incubator Young Enterprise focused on inner city schools
Dot Everyone Non-profit Focused on tech companies
Fearless Futures Training group Training focused on Social Justice
Hustle Crew Community Community for entrepreneurial women of colour
Inclusion in Tech Resource & Guide A step-by-step guide to help you plan, deploy, monitor and improve a Diversity & Inclusion strategy suited to your company.
Inclusive Boards Company Helping recruit more ethnically diverse boards
InnovateHer Initiative A national initiative to encourage girls aged 12-16 to pursue a career in the tech industries.
Muslamic Makers Meet-up group Meet-up group for Muslims in Tech
One Tech Collective / network Focussing on promoting entreprenrship to BAME / female entrepreneurs
People of Color in Tech Community Community for entrepreneurial people of colour
Success Talks Event series Platform and event series showcasing diverse speakers
Tech Talent Charter Diversity Directory Initiative A directory of UK programmes and organisations promoting and supporting diversity in the technology sectors.
Tech Talent Charter Open Playbook Initiative An open resource, sharing best practices for improving diversity across the technology sectors.
Techish Community Podcast / community showcasing diverse tech rolemodels
YSYS Community Community group of diverse entrepreneurs

Investment

Name / Link Type of Initiative Short description
AllBright Angel group Angel group and co-working club focussed on female founders
Angel Academe Angel group Angel group focused on female founders & angels
Astia Angels Angel group Angel group focused on female founders & angels
Backstage Capital Fund / Accelerator Accelerator in the UK focussed on LGBT, people of colour and female founders
FemStreet Newsletter Start-ups / VC
Jane VC Fund Fund focused on female founders
Level 20 Non-profit Focused mainly on women in the Private Equity and LP community
Merian Ventures Fund Fund focused on female founders
Rare Seed Capital Angel group Angel group focused on BAME investors
Voulez Capital Fund Fund focused on female founders


The initial list of initiatives above was sourced via the Atomico 2018 State of European Tech report, although this has now been significantly expanded.

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