Turn Inclusion into Business Advantage – how EDI can drive your business growth
How Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Can Drive Business Growth
Partner with us to create workplaces where inclusion drives competitive advantage
Great talent is often overlooked, not because people lack ability, but because workplaces aren’t designed to support different ways of thinking.
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At its heart, the Neurofriendly Programme is about helping organisations recognise the enormous value that neurodivergent employees bring to the workplace.
Those benefits can only be fully realised when individuals are supported through meaningful and personalised workplace adjustments.
The evidence is compelling. Research shows that organisations embracing neuro-inclusion experience:
- 30% improvement in staff retention
- 78% improvement in employee performance
- 85% stronger workplace culture
Sources: CIPD, Deloitte and SAP.
Together, these improvements demonstrate that investing in reasonable adjustments is not simply the right thing to do—it also delivers measurable returns for organisations.
What makes EnFold’s approach different is our combination of lived experience training and practical implementation support.
Many organisations have already invested in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training, yet we regularly hear from neurodivergent individuals who continue to struggle at work. Often, the issue is not the quality of the training itself but what happens afterwards. Without ongoing support, EDI training can become a one-off, tick-box exercise, with little focus on implementing the reasonable adjustments that enable individuals to thrive.
The Neurofriendly Programme bridges that gap. Alongside high-quality training, we work with organisations to embed lasting change by supporting them to identify, implement and review practical workplace accommodations.
Our ambition is for the Neurofriendly Programme to become the recognised benchmark for neuro-inclusive organisations across Northamptonshire. Accreditation will demonstrate a genuine commitment to attracting, supporting and retaining neurodivergent talent while creating environments that better serve an increasingly neurodiverse customer base. According to the 2025 Neurodiversity Index by City & Guilds, around 15% of the UK population is neurodivergent, making neuro-inclusion an increasingly important consideration for employers and service providers alike.
The business case extends beyond recruitment and retention. The European Commission in conjunction with IBM found that 87% of consumers prefer to buy from companies that employ people with disabilities, and so neuro-inclusive organisations will benefit from stronger public reputation and increased customer loyalty.
Membership of the Neurofriendly Programme provides organisations with practical recognition and ongoing support, including:
- A listing on EnFold’s preferred supplier directory, displaying their current accreditation status.
- A Neurofriendly membership badge for use on websites and social media.
- Window stickers to demonstrate their commitment to customers and visitors.
- Access to free resources and exclusive training opportunities.
- Annual audits that not only ensure standards are maintained but also provide opportunities to review existing workplace adjustments, ask questions and continue developing neuro-inclusive practice.
The Neurofriendly Programme is more than an accreditation. It is a commitment to creating workplaces where neurodivergent people can contribute their strengths, fulfil their potential and help organisations succeed. By combining evidence-based practice with lived experience, EnFold is supporting employers to build workplaces that are more inclusive, more productive and better prepared for the future.
EnFold specialise in EDI neurodivergent accreditation, delivering lived experience training, and expert support for reasonable adjustment delivery.
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Enfold [en-fohld] / ɛnˈfoʊld /To enfold is to wrap, to envelop or surround
EnFold is a local charity providing a range of support services to the 10,000 autistic people living in Northamptonshire and their families.
Enfold, intentionally employs neurodivergent talent because we recognise the unique insight they bring. Our lived-experience trainers understand first-hand what enables people to succeed. They know when organisations design inclusive policies, processes and workspaces, they unlock competitive advantage, where people can perform at their best.
We don’t just deliver training, we partner with you to embed learning into practice. By walking alongside you through implementation, we help turn good intentions into lasting, positive organisational change.
By creating neuro-inclusive workplaces, organisations unlock innovation, strengthen teams and improve business performance.
Not sure where to start, we can help:
We can help you understand your legal responsibilities, identify reasonable adjustments, review workplace practices & create a more neuro-inclusive environment
Ready to start thinking about improving your inclusion and getting ahead of your competitors? There are so many reasons to get in touch and find out more:
