They combine: • Trust and legitimacy within marginalised communities • Specialist legal, policy and advocacy expertise • Independence from statutory bodies • The ability to work preventatively and systemically From October 2021 to March 2025: • Over 202,000 individuals were supported to access rights, remedy discrimination and improve wellbeing • Over 12,200 organisations, including public bodies, received training, advice or tailored support • Funded organisations contributed directly to the development and implementation of legislation including hate crime law, the Human Rights Bill, the Disability Equality Plan and the Minimum Income Guarantee These organisations act as bridges between lived...