29 July saw a meeting reflecting on shared practice, the changing landscape facing young people, and exchanging skills, knowledge and opportunities. 🕒 Estimated read time: 6 minutes Action for Race Equality, funded by Comic Relief …
Jeremy Crook OBE receives Honorary Doctorate
University of Wolverhampton confers an Honorary Doctorate on ARE’s Chief Exec. Jeremy Crook OBE was this week awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Wolverhampton. Jeremy was made an Honorary Doctor of Social Science, recognising …
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Which box to tick? Reflections of an Indo-Caribbean in the UK
Indra Nauth, ARE's Deputy Chief Executive, shares her memories of growing up as a minority within a minority for South Asian Heritage Month. “Why does your Mum speak Jamaican?” is something I remember a work colleague asking me a few years ago. …
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One year of UPLIFT: grassroots leaders reflect on growth, resilience and the power of connection
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 …
Lives Not Knives: Breaking the cycle of exclusion, violence and limited opportunity
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 …
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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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, …
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 …
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 …