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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Standing Firm Beyond October: Reflecting on Black History Month 2025
Every October, Black History Month offers a vital space to reflect, reconnect and reimagine the stories that define Black roots. For us, it's not only a moment to celebrate the achievements of Black Britons past and present, as well as the wider …
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Celebrating Winifred Atwell: A trailblazer honoured with a Blue Plaque
On 1 October, Action for Race Equality was honoured to attend the unveiling of an English Heritage Blue Plaque for legendary pianist and entertainer Winifred Atwell at her former home in Mayfair. 🕒 Estimated read time: 3 minutes The event, …
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Race Equity in Employment Task Force
The Task Force will: (Compared to a 58% employment rate for their white counterparts.) Discover more work tackling youth unemployment: …
Action for Race Equality shortlisted at London Youth Awards 2025
We’re proud to share that Action for Race Equality (ARE) has been shortlisted for Collaboration of the Year at the 2025 London Youth Awards, recognising our longstanding partnership with Brentside High School and the positive impact it has made on …
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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 …
Peer Mentoring Project by Brentside High School
“At first, I was not too sure how [well] I was going to do or even if I could do it. But I had amazing support around me and I appreciate it because now I am doing well, and I have learnt a lot of new skills that I can use in my personal life and as …
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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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Oasis Hadley Students win Shine Media Award for Race Equality Podcast
Nine students from Oasis Hadley Academy in Enfield have been recognised at the 2025 Shine School Media Awards for their work on A Question of Colour (AQC), a youth-led podcast created through Action for Race Equality’s Routes2Success (R2S) …
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New youth-led projects: Knife Crime Awareness and Unconscious Bias
As part of our Routes2Success mentoring programme, Action for Race Equality has launched two new Race Equality Action Projects (REAPs) with secondary school students in London, one addressing knife crime, the other exploring unconscious bias. 🕒 …
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Knife Crime Awareness Episode
It’s important that every young person doesn’t let the labels placed on them—by circumstance or the system—hold them back. We shouldn’t allow those limitations to stop us from achieving what others have shown is possible: greatness. Every single …