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Harrow Entrepreneur Reena Anand Named Among UK’s 100 Most Inspiring Female Founders

Prime Highlight:

  • Reena Anand, founder of Being Inclusive, has been recognised as one of the UK’s 100 most inspiring female entrepreneurs for her work supporting neurodivergent individuals.
  • Her consultancy focuses on creating inclusive, neuro-affirming practices that help organisations, schools, and families remove barriers for autistic and ADHD people.

Key Facts:

  • Being Inclusive was founded in 2021 and provides policy redesign, staff training, and coaching services to support neurodivergent inclusion.
  • Ms Anand was selected as part of Small Business Britain’s f: Entrepreneur #IAlso100 campaign, which highlights women-led businesses driving social impact across the UK.

Background

A Harrow-based entrepreneur who founded a consultancy to support neurodivergent people has been named among the UK’s 100 most inspiring female entrepreneurs.

Reena Anand, founder of Being Inclusive, has been recognised by Small Business Britain as part of its f: Entrepreneur #IAlso100 campaign. The annual list highlights women business leaders across the country who are driving change, innovation, and positive social impact through their work.

Ms Anand, who lives in Pinner, started Being Inclusive in 2021. The consultancy works with organisations and families to help autistic and ADHD individuals thrive in workplaces, schools, and wider society. Her business offers policy redesign, staff training, and coaching services aimed at removing barriers faced by neurodivergent people.

Before starting her business, Ms Anand worked as a solicitor in private practice for four years. She later worked for 11 years at the Financial Ombudsman Service, where she handled discrimination cases and issues involving vulnerable consumers. She also chaired the organisation’s race equality staff network.

Ms Anand said her decision to set up Being Inclusive was shaped by both her professional experience and her life as a mother of two neurodivergent children. She explained that many systems fail to recognise how neurodiversity intersects with factors such as culture, race, and gender, making everyday processes harder for families.

Her work is also informed by her own experience as an autistic and ADHD entrepreneur. She focuses on creating practical solutions that reflect the real challenges faced by people from marginalised backgrounds.

Reacting to the recognition, Ms Anand said the award highlights the importance of inclusive and neuro-affirming practices in business. She added that inclusion should be seen as essential to innovation, wellbeing and long-term success.

Michelle Ovens CBE, founder of Small Business Britain, praised the entrepreneurs featured in the campaign, saying their leadership and community impact underline the value of supporting women-led businesses across the UK.