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Application criteria 

For Global Majority Leaders – we are seeking applicants in middle management positions and above with lived experience of racialisation in the UK. 

For Senior Leaders – we are seeking people who are in senior management roles e.g. CEO, SMT, C-Suite regardless of how they racially identify. 

We can accept applications as follows: 

- One Senior and one Global Majority Leader from the same organisation apply together as a ‘duo’ 
- There can be more than one application per organisation if the application is from a national organisation and the duo applicants do not operate in the same geography or team. 
- Applicants do not need to be on the same team or have a direct management relationship   
- In cases of federations, alliances or umbrella organisations, duos could apply from separate organisations    

- Senior Leaders can apply solo if organisations are too small and/or don't have a Global Majority Leader in a mid-management role. 

- Global Majority applicants must apply with a Senior Leader. This is because we are seeking to bring about change at an organisational level and therefore the sponsorship of a Senior Leader is essential.  

- All applicants must be in salaried positions and based in the UK.

• be highly motivated individuals who show commitment to bring about positive change, to expand and broaden the ecosystem and who can demonstrate their leadership potential and/or capability

• Able to commit to the duration of the programme and to attend, in full, the three-day in-person event in Ilkley on 13,14 and 15 October 2026 (Global Majority applicants only) and the 24 hour in-person final gathering on 16 and 17 September 2027 in central London, venue to be confirmed (for all applicants)

Data Protection – using your data

Your data will be collected and stored in line with EU GDPR data laws. By completing this application form, you are consenting for Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Makani Cambridge and Common Purpose to store and use your data for the following purposes: 

• To communicate with you about your application and this programme

• To request feedback, and for evaluation and reporting purposes

• Publish your name, job title, employer organisation, short biography and programme attended as part of the programme materials given to programme speakers, and as part of our promotional materials.  

To see Common Purpose’s full Privacy and Data Protection Policy, please visit Privacy policy - Common Purpose

To see Makani Cambridge’s full Privacy and Data Protection Policy, please visit  Privacy policy – Makani Cambridge

To see Esmee Fairbairn Foundation’s full Privacy and Data Protection Policy, please visit Privacy policy - Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

During the programme
We may publish your name and contact details strictly to members of your own participant group to facilitate learning and connection during the programme.

After the programme
We would like to communicate and keep in touch with you post programme to share our latest news, resources, and upcoming opportunities

Terms and conditions
I confirm that in signing this application I have read and understood the terms and conditions and that I have the authority to agree them. I understand that I have a commitment to full attendance of the programme and to provide all of the required feedback surveys, and that failure to do so may jeopardize my ability to take part.

Common Purpose is the data controller for the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2018.

Except in connection with the activities described in the Privacy and Data Protection Policy or where required to do so by law, we will not disclose your data to third parties without your consent. Common Purpose takes all reasonable precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your data. If you have queries relating to the use of your data, please email info@commonpurpose.org

We value diversity on our programmes and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.