Meet the People Behind the Diversity Forum

Collective leadership | Diverse perspectives | Meaningful change

The Diversity Forum is guided by a committed Steering Group and supported by its appointed Delivery Leads. Together, they bring experience and expertise from across social investment, philanthropy, finance, community development, and equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our shared ambition is to create a thriving, equitable, and inclusive social investment ecosystem where decisions, capital, and leadership better reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.

Our Steering Group

The Diversity Forum Steering Group provides strategic leadership, guidance and oversight, helping to ensure that the Forum remains ambitious, accountable and responsive to the needs of the sector. Led by Chair Patricia Hamzahee and Deputy Chair Swati Pujari, members contribute their expertise, networks and perspectives to shape our strategic priorities, strengthen collaboration and support the delivery of our four-year strategy.

Patricia Hamzahee - Chair

Integriti Capital, Extend Ventures

Patricia is the founder of Integriti Capital and co-founder of Extend Ventures, bringing extensive financial services experience and a commitment to advancing racial equity, gender equality, and access to capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Nick Temple

CEO, Social Investment Business

Nick is Chief Executive Officer of Social Investment Business, bringing extensive leadership experience in social enterprise, social investment, and strengthening the financial resilience of charities and social enterprises.

Asha Karbhari

Architectural Heritage Fund

Asha is Director of Investment at the Architectural Heritage Fund, bringing extensive experience in social investment and blended finance to support community-led regeneration, social enterprises, and charitable organisations.

Julia Lenon

Better Society Capital

Julia is Impact Director at Better Society Capital, bringing expertise in impact measurement, portfolio management and data to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in how BSC invests and supports its portfolio.

Swati Pujari - Deputy Chair

Pathways Fund

Swati is Head of Programmes at Pathway Fund, bringing international experience in impact investing, gender-lens finance, and programme development to advance racial equity and improve access to capital for underserved communities.

Timothy Cheng

The Social Investment Consultancy

Timothy is a senior consultant and diversity, equity, and inclusion lead at The Social Investment Consultancy, specialising in inclusive organisational practice, research, evaluation, and impact measurement across the social impact sector.

Lydia Levy

Access – The Foundation for Social Investment

Lydia is Director of Impact and Evaluation at Access–The Foundation for Social Investment, bringing expertise in research, learning, and impact measurement to strengthen the effectiveness of social investment and funding programmes.

Our Delivery Leads

AM Consortium – Appointed Delivery Leads

AM Consortium was appointed in 2026 to lead the implementation of the Diversity Forum's four-year strategy, working closely with the Steering Group, signatories, funders, and partners. The consortium is jointly led by Atlyn Forde and Morinade Akinbobola, bringing complementary experience in strategic leadership, organisational development, equity, diversity and inclusion, stakeholder engagement, and programme delivery. Together, they are responsible for coordinating the Forum's delivery programme, strengthening relationships across the sector, supporting signatories and translating the Forum's strategic ambitions into practical action.

Atlyn Forde Morinade Akinbobola

AM Consortium - Co-Delivery Lead AM Consortium - Co-Delivery Lead

Get Involved

We believe lasting change requires collective action. Whether you are a social investor, funder, intermediary, social enterprise or organisation committed to a more equitable and inclusive social investment ecosystem, we welcome opportunities to collaborate.