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 …
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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Preventing youth violence: An interview with Fearless Youth Association
Action for Race Equality works collaboratively with Black, Asian and Mixed heritage-led organisations to strengthen the community and voluntary sector and improve outcomes across education, employment and criminal justice. As part of our drive, we're …
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An interview on Racism and Islamophobia with Maslaha
Action for Race Equality works collaboratively with Black, Asian and Mixed heritage-led organisations to strengthen the community and voluntary sector and improve outcomes across education, employment and criminal justice. As part of our drive, we're …
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Healing Trauma: The Power of Community-Led Justice
Our criminal legal system is entrenched in institutional racism but 'led-by and for' organisations provide communities with resilience against the discrimination they face. Rooted in shared lived experience, these organisations understand the …
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Championing criminal justice reform: interview with Mwanzo Project CIC
Action for Race Equality works collaboratively with Black, Asian and Mixed heritage-led organisations to strengthen the community and voluntary sector and improve outcomes across education, employment and criminal justice. As part of our drive, we're …
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Black communities, protests and policing in the USA and UK
The Alliance for Police Accountability (APA) is a burgeoning project which is developing frameworks for Community Oriented Policing (COP). The project is centered around the British ideal of ‘Policing by Consent’, which, in theory, is driven by …
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Policing Black children: an urgent call for accountability and action
On the evening of the 22nd August, twenty-seven community leaders, activists, and concerned citizens gathered to discuss the pressing issues of police accountability and the safety of Black children in England and Wales. The event, organised by …
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The CPS decision on the Stephen Lawrence case is a mistake
Action for Race Equality's statement on the Crown Prosecution Service's decision to not charge the officers in the Stephen Lawrence investigation. Action for Race Equality is deeply disappointed by the Crown Prosecution Service's decision to not …
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The Met must not repeat the mistakes of the Gangs Violence Matrix
Action for Race Equality welcomes the news that the Metropolitan Police Service has scrapped it's Gangs Violence Matrix following years of campaigns against the racist nature of the tool. The Violence Harm Assessment (VHA), an already …
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The data is clear: racism persists in the British criminal justice system says Jeremy Crook for LBC
The latest ethnicity in the Criminal Justice System statistics published 25th January 2024 paint a clear picture of a system still struggling to tackle racism. The biennial publication from the Ministry of Justice, as well as the annually …
ARE comment on use of Body Worn Cameras in Policing
This morning, the BBC published an investigation into the misuse of police body-worn cameras, finding that these cameras have been turned off whilst police force is being used. Over 150 incidents of misuse were uncovered by the investigation, …
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Alliance for Police Accountability
The Alliance for Police Accountability (APA) aims to transform policing and is promoting a new public health approach to addressing serious violence, and empowering Black communities across England and Wales. Internationally, the APA is working with …