Asher Craig is a former politician, civic leader, strategist, and advocate for equity and sustainability, with a career that bridges grassroots activism, city governance, and global collaboration. Asher is the CEO of the Pathway Fund – a pioneering wholesale social investment vehicle designed to expand inclusion, drive racial equity, and increase investment into Black and Ethnic Minoritised/led organisations and communities across the UK.
As Co-founder & Chair of the Bristol Legacy Foundation (BLF)she leads the organisation’s mission to address the systemic marginalisation of African Heritage Communities (AHC) in Bristol and to advance reparatory justice , cultural, educational, and civic initiatives.
Asher’s journey began as a community activist and organiser, advocating for marginalised voices often left out of decision-making. That grounding continues to shape her approach: centring lived experience, amplifying diverse leadership, and building coalitions that create systemic change.