Paracarni​val operates a hospitable equal opportunities policy, employing and supporting people with disabilities and differences and people from marginalised groups to occupy key positions* in all aspects of our organisation. Our team is made up of kind people with lived experience of the challenges we address.

*Fine, applied, digital & performance artists, facilitators, carers, ecologists, engineers, gardeners, nutritionists,  cooks, coordinators & production managers, poets and researchers

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Bettina Fernandez Sleeman,  Perle Louise Boo Sleeman Fernandez do Paraiso, Richard Sleeman~ Fernandez,  Mary Kerima Isabella,  Kathleen Jackson, Glenna Archibald,  Jamshid Maylanchi, Xim Mali, Faroq Igheldane. Yannick Mindi Luyindula, Henrique da Silva, Cynthia Bowling, Sherilee Cooper,  Louis Pierre, Coco  Camaroon, John Camaroon,  Faridun Kurbonmamadov, Rose Williams, Mel Adams, Warren Hayes,

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"Paracarnival has been a vital contributor to Hackney Carnival for many years, significantly enhancing the event’s accessibility and inclusiveness by creating opportunities for people of all abilities and vulnerabilities to take part in the procession. It is always a joy to work with the highly creative Paracarnival team, who are at the forefront of nurturing our inclusive carnival community."

Lucy McMenemy, Cultural Development Manager, Hackney Council

 Paracarni​val operates a proact​ive equal opportunities policy, employing and supporting people with disabilities and differences and marginalised groups to occupy key positions in all aspects of our organisation. Our team is made up of people with lived experience of the challenges Paracarnival addresses. 

 Paracarni​val operates a proact​ive equal opportunities policy, emplo​ying and supporting people with disabilities and differences and marginalised groups to occupy key positions in all aspects of our organisation. Our team is made up of people with lived expe​rience of the challenges Paracarnival addresses. 

Paracarnival operates a proactive equal opportunities policy, employing & supporting people with disabilities, differences & disadvantage to occupy key positions in all aspects of our organisation. Our team is made up of people with lived experience of the challenges we address.