Corporate Social Responsibility
Inemmo Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Inemmo’s perspective on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) involves leveraging our expertise and collaborations to generate a beneficial influence on a global scale, extending beyond the boundaries of the United Kingdom. We are convinced that embracing social and environmental responsibility is not only advantageous for the well-being of our planet as a whole but also indispensable for ensuring the enduring viability of our business.
Inemmo’s CSR approach places emphasis on addressing the concerns that hold utmost significance for our business partners, while also identifying areas where we can effectively and practically make substantial contributions in terms of time and resources.
The Inemmo ‘Levelling-Up’ Coaching and Mentoring Programme
Inemmo operates a highly successful coaching program called ‘Levelling-Up’ that aims to provide explicit support to young individuals who encounter various forms of inequalities and discrimination.
The coaching program initiates with weekly sessions but gradually reduces as the mentee’s confidence grows. The frequency of coaching interventions is determined by an ongoing assessment of the mentee’s needs. The participation in inemmo’s ‘Levelling-Up’ program incurs no financial cost for the young individuals.
This program has played a crucial role in fostering their resilience, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, self-leadership, accountability, and career progression. Since its establishment in 2015, the program has significantly expanded. Joy Maitland and Atiya Sheikh, the directors of Inemmo, are dedicated to meeting each individual at their current stage and assisting them in reaching their desired or necessary goals.
View interviews with coachees here: ‘The Levelling-Up Interviews’
CHARITIES AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS WE SUPPORT
“Plane Saver Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial co-operative, owned and controlled by its members. They offer an easy way to save and borrow. Profits are reinvested into the credit union to help provide more affordable services and to pay dividends to members. “
Our Contribution: Time
“The Limehouse Project (LHP) has worked to respond to the needs of minority communities throughout the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for over 25 years. Our aim is to alleviate the difficulties and help realise the aspirations of the most disadvantaged members of local communities, with an especial focus on women, all peoples of ethnic minority origin and those for whom English is not a first language.”
Our Contribution: Time and Consultancy
“CodeYourFuture (CYF) is a UK based non-profit organisation that trains some of the most deprived members of society to become web developers and helps them to find work in the tech industry. “
Our Contribution: Time and Consultancy
The Institute of Leadership & Management
“The Institute of Leadership & Management is a professional membership body for leaders and managers. Its stated mission is to inspire great leadership – everywhere.”
Our Contribution: Time
“The Amos Bursary is dedicated to empowering state educated British young men of African and Caribbean heritage to realise their career ambitions. We work in partnership with volunteers and supporters to deliver programmes that help our students achieve successful performance at university, and enhance their ability to thrive in a competitive world.”
Our Contribution: Time, Consultancy and Monetary Donation
“Ekaya Housing Association is a not for profit organisation, with over 25 years of experience providing housing and accommodation support to predominately black and ethnic minority women and their families in South London.”
Our Contribution: Time
“Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales, Mosaic inspires young people from deprived communities to realise their talents and potential. Mosaic’s mentoring programmes in schools and prisons are delivered by volunteers and lift the aspirations of young people and close the gap between those aspirations and their attainment.”
Our Contribution: Time
Meet Our Partners
JOY MAITLAND MBE
Managing Director
Joy Maitland MBE is a distinguished leadership authority, business psychologist, exceutive coach, educator, author and founder of inemmo...
ATIYA SHEIKH
Director
Atiya is an exceptional business psychologist, executive coach and leadership development consultant who works with managers on a wide range of solutions to help them achieve critical....
FRANK PALAMARA
Business Development Director
Frank Palamara has for years played a lead role in shaping the proposition and driving the growth of a number of high performing organisations....
Contact Info
(Registered Office) 207 Regent Street, London England (UK), W1B 3HH
0800 689 9110
Leadership is not defined by intent. It is defined by impact.
Most leaders believe they are effective.
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The gap between the two is where performance is won or lost.
Under pressure:
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Why Lumina Leader is different
Most leadership frameworks focus on capability.
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From leadership style to leadership impact
Understanding your leadership style is useful.
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From leadership identity
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From consistency
To range
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What you gain
Lumina Leader equips leaders and organisations with the ability to:
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Align leadership behaviour with organisational goals and strategic priorities.
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Understand how personality influences judgement, particularly in complex environments.
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Adapt leadership approach to meet the needs of different individuals and teams.
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Ensure leaders are not working at cross purposes due to unseen behavioural differences.
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Move beyond insight to sustained behavioural change and performance.
Seeing leadership through others’ eyes
One of the most powerful aspects of Lumina Leader is the optional 360 feedback.
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Lumina Leader brings this into sharp focus.
Built on a whole-person foundation
Lumina Leader builds on the Lumina methodology, integrating:
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How it works
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Who it is for
Lumina Leader is designed for:
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Applied in real organisational contexts
Lumina Leader is used globally in:
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The focus is always the same:
Turning leadership insight into organisational impact.
Part of a connected leadership system
Lumina Leader sits alongside Lumina Spark and Lumina Emotion as part of an integrated suite.
- Lumina Spark reveals how you think and behave
- Lumina Emotion reveals how you respond emotionally
- Lumina Leader reveals how you lead and create impact
Together, they provide a complete picture of leadership:
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- Behaviour
- Emotion
- Impact
This enables a far more precise and effective approach to leadership development.
