Radiant and Brighter New Offices

General information

Radiant and Brighter Community Interest Company is an award winning company which was founded by Micheal and Pheona Matovu in 2014 following their lived experience of the challenges of migrants in Scotland. Awards include; CEMVO Employability Impact Award 2014, The Evening Times Community Award 2015, Marks and Spencer Partnership Award 2016, and The African Challenge Ethnic Minority Impact Award 2017.

The Radiant and Brighter approach applies insights gained by the founders on their own journey to integrate in the Scottish society and the needs of the growing Minority Ethnic communities in Scotland. A key element of the organisation is to deliver greater societal integration, inclusion and economic participation through education, inspiration and changing perceptions; supporting organisations to understand diversity and individuals to utilise their skills and talent to the full.

In November 2016 Radiant and Brighter became part of the newly established Social Innovation Partnership with the Scottish Government (Social Justice Directorate) and The Hunter Foundation. This Partnership aims to promote collaboration between social entrepreneurs, statutory agencies and independent funders to challenge and disrupt existing systems in order to tackle poverty and inequalities.

The organisation also partners with a range of expert organisations and a voluntary team of highly experienced individuals from recognised businesses and minority ethnic communities. Partners include; Marks & Spencer, Centrestage, The Wise Group, Adopt An Intern, The Royal Conservatoire Scotland, Nneoma Women’s Group and Baseline360. Supporters and sponsors also include, The Royal Bank of Scotland, Latta and Co Solicitors, Growbiz Perthshire, Chamber of Commerce, and Women’s Enterprise Scotland.

Radiant and Brighter’s innovative and inclusive practices have resulted in a trustworthy relationship with local communities, organisations and businesses also featuring in the Scottish Entrepreneurship Government paper as a good practice case study.

Vision

Developing a true understanding of culture and diversity through education, inspiration and changing perceptions, building stronger communities and a brighter future.

Mission

To provide a holistic person centred approach engaging and empowering minority ethnic communities to share experiences, build relationships and reach their full potential to become an integral part of the local community contributing socially, economically and culturally.

To raise awareness of cultural diversity within private, public and 3rd sector organisations through educational programs, creating a platform to explore the impact of culture and diversity within the workplace and society.

To influence policy driving systemic change to promote inclusion for a radiant and brighter future for society.

Values

1. Respecting one another’s differences
2. Equal opportunities for everyone
4. Everyone is unique, gifted and of value
5. Believe in shared learning
6. Positive participation for everyone in the community

Radiant & Brighter aims are to:

1. Support people to build careers for life.
2.Create a self-sustaining culture among marginalised communities.
3.Raise awareness of opportunities available to the community.
4. Improve and encourage diversity and integration within communities
5. Expand culture awareness within the private, public and third sector.
6. Support mainstream organisations to understand and reach marginalised communities
7. Influence policy

Radiant and Brighter Services:

1. Diversity Training for Public, Private and Third Sector Organisations
2. Leadership and Enterprise Programs
3. Orientation and Integration
4. Employment Training and Support