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AAI EmployAbility to transfer legacy to Changing the Chemistry

AAI EmployAbility (AAI) and Changing the Chemistry (CtC) are pleased to announce an agreement that will see AAI’s pioneering work and assets become part of CtC’s mission as a charity to champion diversity of thought on boards. This partnership ensures that AAI’s work as an award-winning social enterprise in inclusive recruitment and inclusion training will continue to benefit organisations and individuals alike.

The agreement follows a decision by AAI Founder, Joy Lewis, and the AAI board to seek an organisation whose values aligned with AAI’s and who could benefit from its assets. Their aim was to ensure Joy could fulfil her desire to retire knowing that AAI’s legacy would be preserved and built upon.

AAI’s valuable resources, comprising knowledge, training materials, a wide-reaching network and client contacts, will complement CtC’s existing programmes designed to support individuals pursuing board positions and organisations working to improve board diversity. These resources will also diversify CtC‘s offerings to organisations by supporting them with their inclusive working and recruitment practices.

Tania Watson, Chair of CtC, said:

“We are honoured to take up the baton from Joy and look forward to building on the legacy of AAI. These excellent resources will help us continue to deliver high quality programmes and services for our members and partner organisations and in doing so, support and advocate for all groups who are currently under-represented on boards as well as further diversifying our membership.

CtC is excited to be embarking on this journey, and a team from AAI and CtC will jointly work together on a structured timeline to ensure a smooth and collaborative transition.”

Joy Lewis, CEO of AAI, said:

“I am so pleased that CtC shares our commitment to diversity and inclusion and will continue this journey. This isn’t the end for AAI; it’s the beginning of a new chapter, where our legacy will flourish within a like-minded community.

I want to sincerely thank the many businesses, organisations, the Scottish Government, past employees, contractors, and both current and past board members for their invaluable support. I look forward to working with CtC to ensure a seamless transition and am confident that AAI’s mission is in the best possible hands. I am excited to see our shared vision continue to drive change.”

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