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 …
Burnham-chaired Task Force launches recommendations to improve job opportunities for ethnic minority young people
A landmark report looking to improve the chances of Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage young people getting into meaningful employment was released yesterday, 1 July 2026. PRESS RELEASE - 02/07/2026 The Race Equity in Employment Task …
Race Equity in Employment Task Force
No Talent Wasted. A roadmap to ending ethnic inequality in youth employment. The Race Equity in Employment Task Force began in May 2025 as a new collaborative initiative co-convened by Action for Race Equality and Business in the Community …
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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Building Fair Futures: The Race Equity in Employment Task Force
Back in May 2025, we came together with Business in the Community (BITC) to launch the Race Equity in Employment Task Force, a bold partnership aimed at tackling one of the most persistent inequalities in the UK: the barriers that hold back Black, …
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Youth Action Network
A recent survey of over 2000 young people carried out by the Youth Futures Foundation tells us. The Youth Action Network is made up of students, graduates, young professionals, advocates, and creatives. Each member brings a unique perspective …
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 Race Equity in Employment Task Force
A new Race Equity in Employment Task Force chaired by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, bringing together experts across race and employment, has launched. 🕒 Estimated read time: 3 minutes Action for Race Equality (ARE), in …
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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 …