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Today, 1 October, marks the start of Black History Month, made more poignant and necessary this year by the ongoing disc...
01/10/2026

Today, 1 October, marks the start of Black History Month, made more poignant and necessary this year by the ongoing discrediting of the Black contribution to British society.

What makes this year’s theme ‘Honouring our Communities’ more powerful, is change is not about an individual or a single event but is often about people coming together and pushing for a transformation in a variety of spaces and so having a lasting impact across all society.

As Black History Month UK states; ‘Across Britain, Black people are contributing through education, healthcare, faith, business, sport, culture, heritage, public service, environmental action, youth work, volunteering and grassroots community leadership’.

London hosts a variety of museum and gallery events in October (and beyond) to celebrate Black History Month, so why not take the opportunity to check out the exhibitions, guided tours, talks, and interactive programs available across the city.

A wide variety of events have been compiled Black History Month Events In London 2026 | Londonist with highlights including:
• London Museum Docklands – Caribbean Voices: Shaping Docklands Trail: An ongoing exhibition (until January 2027) exploring the impact of Caribbean communities in London's history.
• V&A East – The Music is Black: A British Story: Exhibition running until 10 January 2027, exploring the history of Black music in the UK, from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor to British Gospel to modern artists like Stormzy.

And of course, visit the Black History Month 2026 website for much much more across the rest of the UK.



CREDIT: Illustration by Unfold X

Ahead of National this Sunday, ARE’s Cornelius Alexander reflects on his love of walking and why enjoying the outdoors...
25/09/2026

Ahead of National this Sunday, ARE’s Cornelius Alexander reflects on his love of walking and why enjoying the outdoors may not be equally accessible to everyone.

He considers how proximity to green spaces, transport, cost, safety and representation can affect participation, and highlights groups helping more Black, Asian and mixed heritage people feel that they belong in nature.

Read our latest staff blog, A step in the right direction:
https://actionforraceequality.org.uk/a-step-in-the-right-direction/are-voices/

Can our workplaces be truly inclusive while access to employment opportunities remains unequal?This year’s theme, “Bui...
16/09/2026

Can our workplaces be truly inclusive while access to employment opportunities remains unequal?

This year’s theme, “Build Trust. Navigate Change.”, is an opportunity to consider what inclusion requires in practice.

Inclusion must begin before a young person’s first day at work. It means removing racial barriers across recruitment, retention and progression, while ensuring fair access to meaningful and sustainable employment.

The latest figures show that 981,000 young people aged 16–24 were not in education, employment or training between April and June 2026, with statistics also showing that Black, African and Caribbean young people had a NEET rate of 15.2%, the highest among the broad ethnic groups included in national survey evidence.

Our No Talent Wasted report, as part of the Race Equity in Employment Task Force, provides a roadmap for change, calling for greater employer accountability, fairer employment pathways, targeted regional action and support shaped around young people’s needs and lived experiences.

Building trust requires leadership, accountability and collaboration, and navigating change means ensuring that shifts in our economy and labour market do not deepen the inequalities young people already face.

If inclusion is to mean anything, it must be visible in who can access opportunity, who is supported to remain in work and who is able to progress.

Read More via the link in our bio or
https://actionforraceequality.org.uk/race-equity-in-employment-task-force/

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month.Sickle cell can affect anyone, but it most commonly affects people from Black A...
16/09/2026

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

Sickle cell can affect anyone, but it most commonly affects people from Black African and Black Caribbean backgrounds, including many in our communities.

Sickle cell describes a group of inherited blood conditions that affect red blood cells. The cells can become unusually shaped, making it harder for them to move through the body and sometimes causing them to block blood vessels. This can lead to severe pain, anaemia and organ damage.

For some people living with sickle cell, regular blood transfusions can help prevent or relieve symptoms. A single person receiving regular transfusions may need blood from up to 100 donors each year. Because blood has many inherited groups and subtypes, a large and diverse donor pool helps the NHS find compatible blood when it is needed.

What can we do this month, and beyond?
💡Learn about sickle cell and how it can affect people’s lives.
👂Listen to people living with the condition and respect their experiences.
💬Advocate for fair, timely and compassionate care.
🫴Donate blood if you are eligible, or support organisations working alongside people affected by sickle cell.

🔗 Learn more and donate via Sickle Cell Society :
https://www.sicklecellsociety.org/donate/

🩸 Register to give blood through Blood Donation :
https://www.blood.co.uk/why-give-blood/demand-for-different-blood-types/sickle-cell/

Could your organisation strengthen its youth mentoring offer while helping shape a new tool for the sector?Action for Ra...
28/08/2026

Could your organisation strengthen its youth mentoring offer while helping shape a new tool for the sector?

Action for Race Equality is inviting 10 organisations across England and Wales to join cohort two of the Mentoring Organisation Self-Assessment Tool (MOST) pilot.

Developed and owned by FW BUSINESS LTD with support from ARE, MOST is an online developmental tool designed to help organisations reflect on their mentoring practice, recognise their strengths and identify areas where further development may be useful.

This initiative is supported by the Greater London Authority as part of its ongoing commitment to the Mentoring Quality Framework.

Organisations joining cohort two can expect:

• Attending an introductory session and receive a demonstration of MOST
• Completing the online self-assessment
• Discussion of their findings and development needs
• Providing feedback to help test and refine the tool
• Access to training to help strengthen their mentoring standards.

To be eligible, organisations must meet all three of the following criteria:

✅Support young people aged 11 to 16
✅Be based in England or Wales
✅Be planning to begin a mentoring programme or have delivered mentoring at any point since 2023.

We're particularly encouraging grassroots, community-led and smaller organisations to apply.

Applications close on 18 September 2026, with cohort two begining on 5 October 2026.

Find out more and apply: https://ow.ly/Wrge50ZGbe6

This weekend, Notting Hill Carnival marks 60 remarkable years of culture, creativity, resistance and community.For gener...
27/08/2026

This weekend, Notting Hill Carnival marks 60 remarkable years of culture, creativity, resistance and community.

For generations of Caribbean and Black communities across the UK, Carnival has represented far more than a celebration - an expression of identity and belonging: a space where heritage is carried proudly, creativity fills the streets and communities can be seen and heard on their own terms.

Its roots cannot be separated from the racism and exclusion faced by Caribbean people in post-war Britain, or from the determination of communities to respond with unity, cultural pride and joy. That history gives Carnival a lasting place within the UK’s story of anti-racist struggle.

Over six decades, Carnival has helped make one thing clear: Caribbean culture is not at the margins of British life. It has helped shape it through music, steelpan, mas, sound systems, food, dance and art. Carnival’s legacy also lives on through generations of people who have sustained it, protected it and passed its traditions forward.

As Carnival turns 60, we honour those who built it, celebrate those carrying it forward and wish everyone taking part a joyful and safe weekend. 💚



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📷Credits:
Image 1 - Notting Hill Carnival 1989 (02)” by Magadag, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons⁠.
Image 2 (from 2010) - “Notting Hill Carnival – Ladbroke Grove” by David Hawgood, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons⁠.
Image 3 (from 2025) taken by ARE.

Could your experiences and ideas help shape action on racial inequality?Applications are now open for the third year of ...
26/08/2026

Could your experiences and ideas help shape action on racial inequality?

Applications are now open for the third year of Action for Race Equality’s Youth Action Network (YAN).

YAN is a paid network that gives young people the opportunity to come together to share their views and lived experiences, influence ARE’s work and contribute to projects, research and policy addressing racial inequality.

Previous YAN members have contributed to discussions on the use of facial recognition technology, the criminalisation of children in schools, workplace inclusion and barriers to employment.

This year, members will help us explore how young people understand and experience racism. They will then work together to develop and lead their own projects, helping to shape ARE’s wider work.

What do you need to become a YAN member?

✅ Be aged 16–24
✅ Live in England
✅ Have an interest in race equality
✅ Be willing to share your ideas and work with other young people

No qualifications or previous experience are needed. YAN members are paid the London Living Wage, currently £14.80 per hour, for agreed activities.

Find out more and apply by 16 September:
https://actionforraceequality.org.uk/applications-open-build-confidence-and-create-change-with-ares-youth-action-network/employment/

Please share this opportunity with any young people or organisations in your network who may be interested.

As our work in the Windrush justice space evolves, we’re hiring a Senior Policy Officer to help advance our Windrush wor...
21/08/2026

As our work in the Windrush justice space evolves, we’re hiring a Senior Policy Officer to help advance our Windrush work.

The postholder will work with Windrush advocates and key stakeholders to develop evidence-based policy recommendations, influence policymakers and help keep Windrush justice on the political agenda. The successful candidate will have experience in policy development or social research, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships and manage competing priorities.

💷 £35,000–£37,000
📍 Hybrid: three days in our King’s Cross office and two days working from home
🕒 35 hours per week
📄 Three-year fixed-term contract
📅 Apply by 11 September

Find out more and apply: https://actionforraceequality.org.uk/senior-policy-officer-windrush-justice/are-voices/job-post/

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We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Programme Support Officer.The role will provide administrative and go...
17/08/2026

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Programme Support Officer.

The role will provide administrative and governance support, including coordinating provide effective programme and administrative support across the charity, ensure accurate and consistent use of the CRM system, support data collection and reporting processes, and to help demonstrate the impact of services through high-quality data, case studies and performance reporting.

If you are a talented and enthusiastic ‘can do’ individual, please apply.

💷 £27,000 per annum
📍 Hybrid working in King’s Cross
📄 Two-year fixed-term contract
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 4 September.

Find out more and apply: https://ow.ly/qgwk50ZAqfq

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Our Routes2Success Role model recruitment film is here! Hear why role models chose to inspire young people to be the be...
14/08/2026

Our Routes2Success Role model recruitment film is here! Hear why role models chose to inspire young people to be the best version of themselves - for a total of four days a year. Watch our film and learn how to be a positive influence in someone's life.

https://ow.ly/zw8w50ZzLNq

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