Last week saw the culmination of Action for Race Equality’s one-year pilot of UPLIFT; a programme to uplift grassroots organisations led by Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage founders and directors, for the communities their organisations …
Applications for organisational development programme Cohort 2 are open!
Action for Race Equality (ARE) is proud to announce that we are recruiting for the second year of the UPLIFT Programme, a 12-month initiative designed to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of Black, Asian, and Mixed …
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UPLIFT takes off: Co-design session brings together London’s changemakers
On 16 July 2025, Action for Race Equality welcomed the 13 community organisations selected for our inaugural UPLIFT programme to an energising co-design session in LIFT Islington, London. UPLIFT is a fully funded, 12-month …
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ARE launches new UPLIFT Programme to Support Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage-led Organisations
Action for Race Equality (ARE) is proud to announce the launch of the UPLIFT Programme, a comprehensive, fully funded 12-month initiative designed to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage-led …
A fund for social enterprises in Camden
Action for Race Equality (ARE) was delighted to attend the kick-off event for the Future Camden Fund on Tuesday 6th February to meet the entrepreneurs being funded as part of an initiative with Camden Council, ARE and the School of Social …
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Culturally Competent Support: A Guest Blog By Aishah Help
Aishah Help is a women-led organisation based in East London that supports disadvantaged communities to achieve their personal, social and economic potential. They provide services to Black, Asian and Minority ethnic women (BME) and their families …
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Case study – Twipes: entrepreneurship and the environment
The Enterprise Support Programme is a programme backed by Islington Council to help Black, Asian and Minority ethnic-owned businesses to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Action for Race Equality has been working closely with a range of local …
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Case study: business support for local technology leader
The Enterprise Support Programme was a programme funded by Islington Council to help Black, Asian and Minority ethnic-owned businesses in the borough recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Action for Race Equality worked closely with a range of local …
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Action Learning | Majida
The Inclusive Entrepreneurs Programme, funded by Islington Council, has been supporting early-stage entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups, particularly young people (those aged under 30) from Black, Asian, and Minority ethnic backgrounds who …
Action Learning | Chrystle
Recognising the unique and significant challenges faced by Black, Asian and Minority ethnic businesses, Action for Race Equality has been working closely with a range of local Islington businesses since February 2022, providing them with one-to-one …
Action Learning | Mini
Recognising the unique and significant challenges faced by Black, Asian and Minority ethnic businesses, Action for Race Equality has been working closely with a range of local Islington businesses since February 2022, providing them with one-to-one …
Action Learning | Harman Sura
Recognising the unique and significant challenges faced by Black, Asian and Minority ethnic businesses, Action for Race Equality has been working closely with a range of local Islington businesses since February 2022, providing them with one-to-one …
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