The Clear Company

What The Clear Company does

The Clear Company is a UK-based workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and culture consultancy founded in 2003, operating as a private limited company in England and Wales (registration number 3980437). The firm serves enterprise organisations across the UK and Europe, with delivery supplemented globally through partnerships, and is led by founder-CEO Kate Headley alongside Executive Commercial Director Gareth Headley and a team of approximately 20 specialists with diverse lived experiences.

Its core product is Clear Assured, a global DEI and culture accreditation framework covering all nine UK protected characteristics across the employee lifecycle through four pillars (Finding Talent, Assessing Talent, Retaining Talent, and Policies & Procedures) with Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers and quarterly reviews supported by an Inclusion Hub of 200+ resources. The firm extends this accreditation core with ClearTalents, a workplace adjustments software enabling proactive disclosure and portable adjustment records; an Inclusive Hiring Programme covering the full recruitment cycle; a portfolio of Digital Learning Modules with reflection-based e-learning; and Clear Audit culture assessments. Foundational technology is a combination of subscription SaaS platforms and bespoke consulting tooling, with conventional integrations (Stripe for payments, Recite Me for accessibility, Google Analytics, Eventbrite for course booking).

The company operates a hybrid revenue model: professional services (culture audits, strategy consulting, bespoke transformation programmes, open online courses) complemented by recurring subscriptions for Clear Assured accreditation (annual), ClearTalents software (annual), and Digital Learning licences. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers, layered with event- and webinar-driven demand generation (Dive In Festival, HR publications, Let's Be Clear podcast), inside-sales self-serve via Eventbrite and the website enquiry funnel, and partner-enabled SME reach through My Inclusion Hub. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is engagement-based for enterprise contracts; the average customer outlay for reasonable workplace adjustments via ClearTalents is cited at £75 per person.

Name

The Clear Company

Legal name

The Clear Company Ltd

Website

https://theclearcompany.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Clear Company is a UK-based workplace DEI and culture consultancy founded in 2003, serving enterprise clients with Clear Assured accreditation, ClearTalents workplace adjustments software, inclusive hiring programmes, e-learning modules, and bespoke culture transformation consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace DEI and Inclusion Consulting

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), All Other Support Services (561990)

SIC

Services-Services, Nec (8900)

akta.pro primary industry

DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) & Belonging Consulting (BPAHAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

DEI, Inclusive Leadership & Cultural Intelligence Coaching (EDABANAJ), DEI, Equity & Inclusion Advisory (BPACAJAJ)

Keywords

• Workplace DEI consultancy
• Inclusion accreditation services
• Culture transformation consulting
• Workplace adjustments software
• Inclusive hiring training

Headquarters

HQ city

Partington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Consultancy Services: Culture audits, strategy consulting, and bespoke DEI transformation programs delivered by specialist consultants to organisations across the UK and Europe.
2. Clear Assured Accreditation: Annual accreditation and benchmarking services with quarterly reviews, providing organisations with a structured DEI & culture standard assessment against four pillars.
3. ClearTalents Software: Workplace adjustments software platform enabling organisations to manage and track employee adjustments across the employment lifecycle.
4. Digital Learning Licences: E-learning module licences sold to organisations to upskill their teams on DEI topics including inclusive hiring, allyship, and non-inclusive behaviour management.
5. Training Courses: Open online courses and accredited workshops on inclusive management, neuroinclusivity, inclusive hiring, and disability confidence.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Clear Company is a workplace DEI and culture consultancy that helps enterprise organisations benchmark and improve inclusion through the Clear Assured global accreditation platform, the ClearTalents workplace adjustments software, an Inclusive Hiring Programme, Digital Learning Modules, and bespoke culture transformation consulting. Services cover culture audits, strategy development, inclusive leadership training, and DEI benchmarking across all nine UK protected characteristics, serving clients primarily in the UK and Europe.

Product overview

The Clear Company offers a suite of DEI and workplace culture solutions built around its core accreditation platform, Clear Assured, which provides Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum accreditation levels for organisations. The product portfolio includes ClearTalents for workplace adjustments management, the Inclusive Hiring Programme for recruitment best practice, Digital Learning Modules for e-learning across DEI topics, and Audit & Analysis services for culture assessment. These are complemented by Inclusive Leadership training, Strategy & Consulting services, Open Online Courses delivered via Eventbrite, and a library of downloadable DEI Resources & Toolkits. The Let's Be Clear Podcast extends engagement beyond formal training. The offering operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture where Clear Assured serves as the central accreditation framework, with ClearTalents and Digital Learning Modules as distinct product lines, all supported by consulting services and educational resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clear Assured: Award-winning global DEI & culture accreditation standard that assesses and strengthens workplace inclusion. Provides a framework covering four pillars: Finding Talent, Assessing Talent, Retaining Talent, and Policies & Procedures. Pan-diversity inclusion covering all nine UK protected characteristics.
• ClearTalents
• Let's be Clear Podcast
• Clear Audit

Products and services

• Clear Assured Accreditation Global DEI and culture accreditation service that benchmarks organisations against an evidence-based standard across all nine UK protected characteristics, with quarterly progress reviews delivered by specialist account managers and supported by an Inclusion Hub of 200+ resources.
• ClearTalents Workplace Adjustments Software Subscription software that lets organisations implement workplace adjustments proactively, streamline the adjustments process, and maintain records that can be ported when employees move between teams.
• Inclusive Hiring Programme End-to-end inclusive recruitment programme covering the full hiring cycle from job adverts through interview feedback, delivered through accredited in-house workshops (up to 12 hiring managers), virtual open courses, e-learning modules, refresher courses, and bespoke support.
• Digital Learning Modules Interactive e-learning modules on DEI foundations, inclusive hiring, non-inclusive behaviour, evidence-based decision-making, and active allyship, featuring reflection points, self-assessments, real-life scenarios, and role-playing exercises licenced to organisations on an annual subscription.
• Audit & Analysis (Clear Audit) Culture audit and analysis service that helps organisations assess and measure their current DEI landscape and track progress over time.
• Strategy & Consulting Bespoke culture transformation consultancy developing and implementing DEI strategies tailored to each organisation's goals and maturity.
• Inclusive Leadership Programme Training programme that develops inclusive leadership skills and drives culture change from executive and senior leadership levels.
• Open Online Courses Scheduled virtual open courses on Inclusive Management, Neuroinclusivity, Inclusive Hiring Accredited, and Disability Confidence, bookable per delegate via Eventbrite.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% more likely for diverse & inclusive organisations to make better decisions (Korn Ferry)
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• My Inclusion HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMy Inclusion Hub helps SMEs successfully integrate DEI into daily business processes by providing tools, resources and confidence to create an inclusive world of work. The Hub is filled with Clear Company knowledge, tools and techniques specifically tailored for micro, small and medium organisations.
• RIDI (Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIDI exists to create disability confident recruiters through education and practical advice that enables accessible, equitable employment opportunities for disabled people. Their Annual RIDI Awards are a highlight of the disability inclusion calendar. RIDI's Pioneer network supports organisations committed to making meaningful progress with their disability inclusion efforts.
• Disability ConfidentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a Disability Confident Leader, The Clear Company is able to offer assessments and validations at all levels of the Disability Confident scheme to their clients.
• GoodPAYEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoodPAYE is the UK's only charity-owned full-service Payroll Giving solution, dedicated to transforming giving at work. The platform empowers employees to make tax-efficient donations to any UK charity, enhancing engagement and promoting financial wellbeing while driving meaningful social impact.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Equal Approach: UK D&I consultancy delivering training, audit, and accreditation services including the Diversity Champion standard, closely comparable to The Clear Company's culture audit and Clear Assured accreditation model.
• Business Disability Forum: UK membership body supporting employers on disability inclusion and workplace adjustments, overlapping with The Clear Company's ClearTalents, Disability Confident, and pan-disability expertise.
• Pearn Kandola: UK-based D&I psychology consultancy offering bias training, inclusive leadership, and assessment services with similar enterprise focus and evidence-based methodology as The Clear Company.
• Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI): UK employers' network providing DEI training, consultancy, benchmarking indices, and member services with strong overlap to The Clear Company's accreditation and consulting offering.
• Inclusive Employers: UK-based membership and consultancy organization focused on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, offering training, benchmarking, and accreditation services comparable to The Clear Company's Clear Assured accreditation and DEI programmes.
• The Unmistakables: UK-based cultural consultancy working with brands on inclusion, equity, and representation, overlapping with The Clear Company on culture transformation and DEI strategy delivery.
• EW Group: UK-headquartered DEI and culture consultancy providing advisory, training, and inclusion strategy services to enterprises, directly competing with The Clear Company in culture transformation and DEI delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte DEI Practice: Global professional services firm offering a wide DEI advisory portfolio to large enterprises, competing for the same enterprise accounts as The Clear Company but as part of a broader consulting suite.

Others

• Societal Change Nexus (formerly EHRC advisory partners): UK-based community of practice and consultancy supporting inclusive workplace and ESG practice, thematically related through DEI training and inclusive culture delivery to enterprise clients.

Emerging players

• BeApplied: Tech-led DEI platform using blind recruitment and analytics tooling, partially overlapping with The Clear Company's Inclusive Hiring Programme and ClearTalents software capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-clear-company
• Xx.com/theclearco
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheClearCompany

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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