CenTraining isn’t just about courses — it’s about shifting mindsets. Born from the legacy of Centric Community Research, we take the lessons from the streets, the data from the grassroots, and the lived experience of our communities, and we flip that into real-world action.
We don’t just tick boxes. We uncover the nuance others miss — the stories below the radar — and we make sure those voices shape the system, not get lost in it. Powered by CenLabs entrepreneurs, global partners, and a network rooted in culture and identity, CenTraining translates community knowledge into strategies that matter. It’s research with soul. It’s training that builds equity. It’s action that lasts.
We currently offer three tailored training and advisory packages:
Drawing from our curated library of literature reviews and community research, these workshops explore the intersection of lived experience and data—highlighting where insights can drive equity, inclusion, and social change.
Workshops typically run as 2 to 4-day packages, with options for:
Self-guided (automated) training - COMING SOON
Live, facilitator-led sessions, tailored to your team or topic of interest
You’ll explore key issues through both academic and community-informed lenses—linking theory to practice with a focus on practical outcomes.
“I thought the training would be lots of hand outs and paper work to read, but I learnt through the story of experiences and journey. I learnt LOADS of research went home with so many notes. This was a new way of learning, an exciting way of learning. Taking away learning from people, who actually believe in what they do, love what they do and care that you learning understand.”
Explore our reviews in the [Knowledge Library]
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We offer facilitated sessions for teams, leadership, or staff groups—creating safe, confidential spaces to reflect, listen, and work through cultural, religious, or identity-based challenges in the workplace.
These sessions are led by facilitators with deep understanding of cross-cultural dynamics, and are designed to promote honest dialogue, mutual understanding, and solutions that respect everyone’s lived experience.
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Whether you're a CEO, team lead, or community organisation, we offer one-to-one strategic support and mentoring. This includes:
Leadership coaching
Support with organisational blind spots
Navigating complex team or community dynamics
Candid, external perspective on decision-making and direction
You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our founder, Dr. Shaun Danquah, or be matched with a trusted expert from our network.
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The literature review addresses the limitations of aggregated data that homogenizes Black identities, emphasizing the critical need for data disaggregation. It argues that treating Black communities as monolithic obscures significant differences and inequalities within the group, impacting resource allocation, policy-making, and the effectiveness of targeted interventions. The review advocates for more nuanced, detailed demographic data collection methodologies to understand the diverse cultural, economic, and social experiences within Black populations. By disaggregating data, policymakers and researchers can better identify unique challenges faced by subgroups, leading to targeted and equitable solutions. It promotes nuanced analytical approaches that accurately represent diverse Black identities and experiences, informing more equitable outcomes.
The literature review analyzes the role of clothing and fashion as forms of anti-fashion and protest messaging within Black communities. It explores how clothing styles have historically been utilized as powerful mediums for political expression, identity formation, and resistance against systemic oppression. The review discusses various fashion movements, highlighting how marginalized groups reclaim and redefine fashion as a statement against mainstream societal norms and injustices. It emphasizes the symbolic power of attire to communicate social, cultural, and political messages, often subverting dominant narratives. The literature review argues for greater acknowledgment of fashion as a legitimate and influential form of activism, reflecting broader struggles for racial equity.
The literature review examines the equity implications of bike lanes and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in urban areas, particularly London. It critiques the implementation of LTNs as exclusionary, often lacking adequate community consultation, disproportionately affecting marginalized and low-income communities. The document highlights that cycling infrastructure can unintentionally reflect socioeconomic disparities, creating a sense of exclusion from cycling culture for minority and lower-income groups. Recommendations include adopting culturally sensitive, community-driven approaches to infrastructure planning, increasing targeted physical activity initiatives, and emphasizing inclusive consultations. A more critical approach to urban planning is advocated to ensure equitable health benefits and meaningful participation from diverse communities.