Strengths: UKME/GMH participation is already 13%, giving the diocesan synods a solid base to grow equitable leadership.

Weaknesses: The fall from 13% UKME/GMH attendance to 9% in leadership suggests structural barriers in selection, sponsorship, and whose voices shape decisions.

Opportunities: Grow and encourage UKME/GMH representation by reviewing routes into leadership, setting targets, investing in mentoring and sharing roles. Ultimately broadening and empowering voices across the diocese, to better reflect local diversity.

Challenges: If the gap persists, participation may drop, trust may erode, and UKME/GMH members may carry added emotional labour, while the wider Church risks reputational damage and stalled reform.