ARE's UPLIFT Programme supports organisations working across communities to create opportunities for young people and address inequality in practical, lasting ways. As part of the programme, we are highlighting the alumni organisations involved in …
Serious About Youth: Helping young people access opportunities in construction
ARE’s UPLIFT Programme brings together organisations working across communities to support young people and tackle inequality in meaningful ways. As part of the programme, we are shining a light on the alumni organisations involved in the programme's …
ARE launches Cohort 2 of the UPLIFT Programme
Action for Race Equality (ARE) is proud to announce the launch of the second year of the UPLIFT Programme, a 12-month initiative designed to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage-led …
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Racial Disparities Persist in Strip Searches and Use of Force Against Children
New research from the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, reveals that while strip searches of children are falling overall, Black children remain disproportionately overrepresented and face worse outcomes in other police tactics, …
Job opportunity: ARE Finance Manager
Action for Race Equality (ARE) is looking for a dedicated Finance Manager to join our team. As ARE continues to grow, we are seeking a highly analytical and proactive finance professional. The post holder will be responsible for handling our …
ARE statement on the Government’s ethnicity and disability pay gap consultation
Following the Government's recent announcement, ARE are looking forward to the legislation now going through Parliament The Government recently published its response to their ethnicity and disability pay gap consultation. ARE welcomes the …
Where Newham leads, the UK must follow
ARE Chief Executive Jeremy Crook, OBE, discusses a recent report commissioned by Newham Council on belonging in a week that the Government promotes its social cohesion initiative. It was an honour serving on the Independent Commission on …
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Remembering Bob Clarke (1949-2026)
ARE reflects on the legacy of the Founder and First Chair of Black Training and Enterprise Group (now ARE) following his death last week. I was saddened to hear about Bob Clarke's passing last week. I had the pleasure of first meeting Bob in 1992 …
The Doomsday Clock: Why racism is moving us closer to Midnight?
Every New Year I keep an eye on the Doomsday Clock by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists 2026 Doomsday Clock Statement - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. The Bulletin was set up in 1945 by Albert Einstein, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and the …
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Skills for Life: Why an Apprenticeship is just the beginning
This National Apprenticeship Week 2026, ARE’s PR and Communications Apprentice reflects on his apprenticeship journey so far, focusing on this year’s theme, Skills for Life, and sharing advice for those considering apprenticeship routes or currently …
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Jonah’s Project CIC: Lived experience and justice for Black young people
As part of ARE's collaborative work with Black, Asian and Mixed heritage-led organisations to strengthen the community and voluntary sector and improve outcomes, we're proud to actively spotlight organisations, individuals, initiatives and campaigns …
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Action for Race Equality unveils new campaign film ‘Roots’
A powerful new campaign film has called on the public to abolish the structures which prop up racial inequality. Roots offers a window into over 35 years of multicultural Britain, highlighting Action for Race Equality’s (ARE) role in challenging …
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Ten Years On: What has changed since The Young Review?
In January 2026, Action for Race Equality, in partnership with Clinks, convened policymakers, practitioners, and community organisations at the Houses of Lords to reflect on progress ten years after The Young Review and to ask why outcomes for Black, …
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Met Police’s review of vetting and hiring practices highlights serious failings.
Jeremy Crook OBE, Action for Race Equality's Chief Executive, comments on yesterday's report released by the Metropolitan Police. "Yesterday the Metropolitan Police published its ‘Historic Vetting and Hiring Practices Review Final …
ARE statement on the Bondi Beach attack
Action for Race Equality are saddened by the attack that took place over the weekend at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, near Sydney, Australia. Carrying out an attack of this kind against the Jewish community at an event marking …
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