About us
Dedicated to fostering informed and inclusive communities through engaging, high-quality learning experiences, we specialise in expert training sessions and workshops focusing on two key areas:
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion with a focus on Women's Rights and Equality: Our programmes address critical issues surrounding gender equality, empowering individuals and organisations to cultivate environments of respect, equity, and understanding. We also offer specialized courses on crucial topics such as domestic abuse and sexual harassment.
UK Democracy and Civic Engagement: We offer insightful workshops and courses designed to demystify the intricacies of UK democratic processes and structures. Our aims are to equip participants with a deeper understanding of how decisions are made, how policies are shaped, and crucially, how they can develop their own voice and agency to actively engage and participate in democratic life.
Serving a diverse range of clients, including organisations, workplaces, schools, and educational establishments. With a proven expertise spanning both secondary education and adult learning, Luminate is uniquely positioned to offer bespoke courses tailored to various age groups and learning needs. Our mission is to illuminate pathways to equality, empowerment, and active citizenship.
Founded by
Nicole Meardon BA(Hons), PGCE, MEd (Distinction)
Nicole is an experienced adult educator and schoolteacher, having taught Citizenship and humanities subjects in secondary schools across England and Wales. She has also delivered various adult education courses for organisations including the Workers Education Association and Trade Unions.
Nicole holds a Masters degree in Education for Social Change, earned through studies at several European universities. Her academic work focused on education's role in the Women’s movement and challenging gender inequality, while her dissertation research focused on informal education's role in facilitating participatory democracy, complementing her undergraduate degree in Politics from the University of Sheffield.
In her spare time, Nicole is a School Governor, Trustee of Chester Women's Aid (CWA) and enjoys trekking up mountains. She recently completed a Himalayan Mountain trek, raising over £1000 for CWA.
Driven by her passion for equality and empowering individuals through accessible democracy, Nicole established Luminate to share her expertise and facilitate unique learning experiences.