Its website claims it is "a Cambridge based hub organisation that 'thinks local and acts global', sharing complementary resources and skills to achieve more than the sum of its parts".
The Centre for Global Equality began from informal meetings of local NGOs, charities and student organisations in Cambridge whence opportunities for more formal collaboration have arisen.
In September 2006 a full-time post was established and office space was made available at Fenner's sports centre through the University of Cambridge.
In addition, the Isaac Newton Trust and Cambridge Careers Service have supported interns carrying out activities at the Centre for Global Equality.
The Centre for Global Equality provides diploma courses in International Development to students, professionals and others.