Be Inclusive Hospitality CIC is a social enterprise and not-for-profit organisation founded by Lorraine Copes, a former hospitality executive board member with over 20 years’ experience in the industry.

Our mission is to advance inclusion and belonging across the UK’s hospitality sectors.

Be Inclusive Hospitality was established in response to the persistent underrepresentation of black and ethnic minorities in leadership positions and across the supply chain. The organisation was born from a clear commitment to address these systemic inequalities and to create lasting change.  

Positioned as a catalyst for critical conversations and action, Be Inclusive Hospitality delivers impactful research, funded initiatives, and partnerships designed to drive transformation across the sector.

Today, we are a growing and vibrant community of 15,000 individuals and businesses united by a shared belief: that collaboration is essential to accelerating inclusion and belonging. Together, we are working towards a more inclusive, representative, and sustainable future for the hospitality industry.

Join us as we shape an industry where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.