Strategic Partners

"Change happens when you step in and act and when you say, this is about all of us."

At PurpleSpace we are building a global community of disabled employee networks / resource groups supported by their employers, allies and stakeholders to create a game-changing movement.

#PurpleLightUp is the movement that is capturing the hearts and minds of disabled people across the world as we proudly celebrate our different abilities and unique contributions in the workplace and across society as a while. Much the same as the Rainbow Flag and Pride enable the LGBTQ+ communities to galvanise behind a unifying identity.

We are inviting ten organisations at the vanguard of business inclusion to join us as Founding Strategic Partners by investing in the #PurpleLightUp movement and driving forward the economic empowerment of disabled people through employment.

As a Strategic Partner your organisation will be instrumental in:

Creating long-term system change on business inclusion by placing disabled employees centre stage
Sharing thought leadership around influencing disability confidence culture across countries, sectors and industries
Raising awareness of the economic value of the $8 trillion 'Purple Pound'
Harnessing 'purple' talent from a global community of over 1 billion people

To find out more about becoming a Strategic Partner, email kate@purplespace.org.

Meet our Strategic Partners

Fujitsu

Our business growth totally depends on having talented people and a work place culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. I am determined that Fujitsu continually improves and has a solid reputation as being a great employer

Paul Patterson, Senior Vice President, Head of Northern and Western Europe, Fujitsu

Project People

At Project People, we believe in focusing on skills whilst cutting through misconceptions. We give ourselves and our clients access to broader talent pools, knowing everyone gains through improved engagement, productivity, performance and retention. Our teams are more confident, higher-performing and happier when they’re part of an inclusive workforce.

Pank Koria, CEO, Project People

Omniserv

At OmniServ, it is our fundamental belief that every customer, regardless of their assistance needs, has the right to enjoy air travel with comfort and dignity. We support more than a million passengers with every type of disability every year, and look forward to partnering with PurpleSpace to continue vital work to ensure that travel is accessible for everyone, including those with visible or hidden disabilities.

Antony Marke, Group Managing Director at OmniServ

Enterprise Holdings

At Enterprise, we have thousands of locations in very diverse parts of the world, so it’s imperative that our workforce reflects the communities that we serve. It’s equally important that everyone has the opportunity to thrive with the support to progress their careers as far as they can. We provide a work environment where employees feel valued and free to be themselves. The very notion of diversity and inclusion forms part of our cultural compass, and we pride ourselves on championing and promoting our values at every level throughout the organization.

Jeff King, AVP of European IT at Enterprise Holdings

Life is much tougher than it needs to be for disabled people. There are a million disabled people who want to work but are not given the opportunity to do so. Scope are here to end inequality for disabled people. By working with PurpleSpace, together we will make a difference.

Mark Hodgkinson, CEO, Scope

We want HSBC to be a place where people of all abilities are valued and able to reach their full potential, and where all our customers feel comfortable and supported when banking with us.

Ian Stuart, CEO, HSBC UK