Tej Suleman is the founder of Empower.Me, a charity based in the North-West that helps people facing obstacles to employment into meaningful work.
He says: “At Empower Me, we’ve seen many people face barriers to employment and building sustainable careers. That’s why we’ve partnered with Fair Chance Alliance to unlock opportunities in industries that truly matter.
“Our mission is to create inclusive, impactful, and scalable pathways, ensuring no talent is overlooked. However, this isn’t something we can achieve alone. We need the commitment of all employers — whether family-run businesses or large corporations — to step up and join us. Fair Chance Alliance provides the structure, support, and expertise to ensure the right people are recognised and given the opportunities they deserve.
“Together, we can break cycles of disadvantage and create lasting change.”
Tej Samani is the founder of Empower Me, and and Honorary Research Fellow at Sussex University.
