Black Training and Enterprise Group (BTEG), a UK-based equality charity established in 1991 and a leading voice for reform across Education, Employment and Criminal justice, has today (14th February 2022) relaunched as Action for Race Equality …
We are looking for a Communications Manager for Moving on Up
We have a great opportunity for an experienced communications manager. Our flagship employment programme, Moving on Up, is looking for an experienced and talented communications manager, who shares our mission to end racial inequality. This is a …
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Leading race equality charity relaunches after 30 years
Black Training and Enterprise Group (BTEG), a national race equality charity established in 1991 and a leading voice for reform across education, employment and criminal justice, has today re-launched as Action for Race Equality (ARE) and with it …
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An exciting opportunity, EQUAL Head of Policy
An exciting opening for a Head of Policy to join EQUAL The EQUAL National Independent Advisory Group works collaboratively to improve outcomes for black, Asian and minority ethnic and Muslim communities in the criminal justice system. This is a …
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Seed funding for Black-led businesses in Islington
Action for Race Equality is partnering with Islington Council, who have launched a new business support scheme aimed at helping fledgling entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups to make their business a success. The Inclusive Entrepreneurship …
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Celebrating 30 years of BTEG
Just before the Omicron variant ruined everyone’s Christmas party plans, the Black Training and Enterprise Group chose to make our 30th anniversary a time to reflect and refresh as well as celebrate. The anniversary party held on November …
Youth Voice
ARE is driven by the energy and the experiences of young Black, Asian and minority ethnic young people. We know equality is a major concern for today’s youth. And it must remain so if we are to see a better tomorrow. With this in mind, …
Supporting strong grassroots
ARE is pleased to be working with London Community Foundation with support from JPMorgan Chase to help address structural barriers and racial inequalities impacting Black Asian and minoritised communities in London. These disparities and inequalities …
The Lammy Review, a year on
A year after the launch of the Government’s Race Disparity Audit, the Ministry of Justice provided an update on its response to David Lammy’s review into the treatment of and outcomes for Black Asian and minority ethnic groups in the criminal justice …
EQUAL’s response to the MoJ
In March 2020 the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) published ‘Tackling Racial Disparity in the Criminal Justice System: 2020 Update’. This update sets out the work that has taken place since the Lammy Review recommendations published in …
Challenging bias in Further Education
Colleges and employers have diversity and inclusion policies in place but to what extent do they deliver? While those of us working with young people of Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage want to see colleges successfully implement these policies, the …
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We can’t stop and search our way out of Knife Crime: ARE comments
Fighting Knife Crime London was launched on 1st June 2021 to address the causes and effects of knife crime and all forms of violence in Greater London. Alongside its solutions-focussed network, it curates a quarterly magazine as a …
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‘Who feels it – Knows it’
Bob Marley was the master of lyrics that would stay lodged in the memory for generations. One of his classic lines was “who feels it knows it”. Stop and search, and particularly the dichotomy between the conventional wisdoms that …
National Probation Service London roundtables
National Probation Service London is committed to developing a productive and supportive relationship with a network of London based Black and Asian-led voluntary and community sector organisations as a part of their wider commissioning and EDI …
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COVID 19 and police powers
How will the enhancement of police powers in light of Covid-19 impact on BAME communities? The worldwide Corona pandemic and the UK government’s response to it has impacted every aspect of our lives, from the way we work (from home), to the way we …