is a London-based, woman-led research consultancy founded in 2023. We work at the intersection of equality, difference, inclusion and social justice, providing rigorous, independent analysis to organisations navigating complex social questions and making decisions that matter.
We bring the intellectual depth of academia into real-world decision-making.
With over a decade of academic research experience and a strong record of peer-reviewed scholarship across social theory, critical legal theory and applied sociology, EQUO combines methodological rigour with a critical, interdisciplinary and genuinely global perspective.
Our work is grounded in a simple principle: good decisions require good evidence — and good evidence requires looking beyond the obvious.
We examine the structures, policies and assumptions that shape people’s lives, revealing where inequality is produced, where inclusion falls short and where meaningful change is possible. We bring together evidence, critical analysis and diverse perspectives to identify what conventional approaches can overlook and to develop insights that are both intellectually robust and practically useful.
WHAT WE DO
EQUO provides research-led analysis and strategic insight across:
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Gender, difference and social justice
Critical policy analysis
Qualitative and cross-cultural research
Systematic and evidence reviews
Impact assessment and evaluation
Institutional and organisational analysis
Research, policy and strategy development
Lived-experience and stakeholder research
Research communication and knowledge dissemination
We work with companies, charities, public bodies, research organisations and policymakers to understand complex problems, interrogate assumptions and develop evidence-based responses.
Our approach is rigorous without being rigid; critical without being partisan; and attentive to complexity without losing sight of what needs to be done.
Our services are comprehensive, from research to implementation, and tailored to each individual project.
