At our 2026 Active Kent & Medway Conference, we will be hosting an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Expert Panel.
To create an open, honest, thought-provoking discussion on the day, we are inviting conference delegates to submit questions to our expert panel, who bring a wealth of knowledge, insight and lived experience from across the EDI landscape. Whether you’re looking for practical advice, inspiration, clarification on a particular issue, or ideas to help make your work more inclusive, the panel will be on hand to share their expertise. No question is too big or too small, and if you’re wondering about something, chances are others are too!
Our Expert Panel
Christine Locke, Diversity House
Chloe Brown, Activity Alliance
Claire Grant, Thrive By The Sea
Claire is a Women’s Health Specialist, Level 4 Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer and Nutrition Network Practitioner with over 20 years’ experience supporting people to improve their health through movement, strength and metabolic wellbeing. She specialises in helping women through perimenopause and menopause to build confidence, mobility and strength, while also delivering community programmes across Kent that make physical activity more accessible to women, older adults and underrepresented communities, including culturally diverse groups such as the local Nepalese community. Claire is passionate about creating welcoming, inclusive spaces where people feel supported and empowered to take control of their health, whatever their age, culture, background or previous experience with exercise.
Clive Bassant, NHS Kent & Medway Forum
After studying accountancy, Clive spent most of his career in the information, advice and guidance sector, including as Chief Officer for Thanet and District Citizens Advice. He has also worked as a Disability Equality Trainer, Disability Discrimination Act trainer and quality management consultant. He is currently Community Liaison Engagement Officer for the Kent and Medway Wheelchair Service. Clive has held several voluntary roles, including Chair of the National Disabled Workers Group, Chair of the Kent Wide Disability Forum, member of the Medway Physical Disability Partnership Board and National Wheelchair Alliance, and Trustee of Red Zebra. He is currently Chair of Disability Assist’s Trustee Board. With over 55 years’ lived experience of disability, Clive has a strong understanding of the physical and attitudinal barriers disabled people face. As Chair, he aims to support effective governance and help ensure disabled people across Kent can access the information, advice and guidance they need.
Jordan Chan, Queer Kent Life
Jordan is a multi award-winning LGBTQ+ activist, charity fundraiser, founder of Queer Kent Life, Director of Trans Pride Kent, and the first LGBTQ+ Ambassador for Kent Cricket Foundation and Kent Tennis. Jordan champions inclusive sport and believes physical activity should be accessible, welcoming and safe for everyone. Through work with Kent Cricket Foundation, Out4Cricket, Kent Tennis and Margate Lawn Tennis Club, Jordan has helped establish Kent’s first LGBTQ+ cricket team, the Invicta Icons, and an LGBTQ+ tennis group, creating visible, supportive spaces with growing membership and social media followings. Jordan will share these success stories, highlight why LGBTQ+ spaces in sport matter, and explore what more can be done to make sport welcoming for everyone.
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Help make the session as relevant and useful as possible by submitting your question(s) via the link below:
Submit your question(s) to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Expert Panel
We look forward to seeing you on 13 October 2026.
