Race Equality Foundation

Race Equality Foundation We are a national charity tackling racial inequality in public services to improve the lives of Black, Asian & minority ethnic communities.

We believe everyone should be provided with the opportunities to flourish. We explore what is known about discrimination and disadvantage in health, social care, housing, communities and more. We use this evidence to develop interventions that overcome barriers, sharing good practice and working with partners; for example as members of the Health & Wellbeing Alliance. The Foundation was established in 1987 as part of the National Institute for Social Work (NISW) and was known as the Race Equality Unit. We became an independent charitable organisation in 1995, and in 2006, changed our name to the Race Equality Foundation.

Paid opportunity for Ealing residents: have you experienced violence or abuse because of your race or gender? We are par...
30/09/2026

Paid opportunity for Ealing residents: have you experienced violence or abuse because of your race or gender?

We are partnering with the People's Health Trust to develop community-led solutions to violence, and we want you to be a part of our vision of healthier, safer communities.

We're recruiting 8 paid participants in the London Borough of Ealing to take part in a series of collaborative workshops and online learning review sessions.

We're looking for people who:
🤝 are from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds.
🤝 have lived experience of racist and/or gendered violence.
🤝 want to help shape a new approach to violence prevention in their communities.

Participants will receive up to £600 in thank-you payments (£150 for each workshop and learning review session attended).

If you live in Ealing and would like to contribute to this important work, or know someone who may be interested, we encourage you to find out more and apply. If you are part of a community group in Ealing, we encourage you to share!

For further information, please contact Raheema Khan, Policy Officer, at [email protected].

Have you experienced violence or abuse because of your race or gender? We invite you to help us develop community-led so...
10/09/2026

Have you experienced violence or abuse because of your race or gender? We invite you to help us develop community-led solutions to prevent violence and create healthier, safer communities.

Race Equality Foundation is partnering with the People's Health Trust to develop a co-produced public health model for preventing racialised and gendered violence, placing lived experience at the heart of the work.

We're recruiting 24 paid participants across Ealing, Lambeth, and Manchester to take part in a series of co-production workshops and online learning review sessions.

We're looking for people who:
🤝 are from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds.
🤝 have lived experience of racist and/or gendered violence.
🤝 want to help shape a new approach to violence prevention in their communities

Participants will receive up to £600 in thank-you payments (£150 for each workshop and learning review session attended).

If you, or someone in your network, would like to contribute to this important work, we encourage you to find out more and apply - please share widely.

🔗 Find out more about the project and the paid co-production opportunity: https://raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/blog/public-health-approach-to-preventing-violence/

The time to act is now.Our Too Poor to Be Sick report shows that, across the UK, too many workers are having to choose b...
01/09/2026

The time to act is now.

Our Too Poor to Be Sick report shows that, across the UK, too many workers are having to choose between their health and their livelihood – due to discrimination at work, insufficient workplace adjustments, and a lack of accountability when employers fail to provide appropriate support.

Employees from Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic backgrounds are disproportionately likely to experience these workplace inequalities.

That's why we’re calling on policymakers and employers to act on the evidence and recommendations in the Too Poor to Be Sick report. We need meaningful action to tackle racial inequalities in the workplace and make work healthier and fairer for everyone.

Find out more about the Too Poor to Be Sick report, produced in collaboration with Health Equals, and join the call for change: https://raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/health-care/toopoortobesick/

Join us on Sunday 13 September for a free community health and wellbeing event for Black communities across London.The R...
26/08/2026

Join us on Sunday 13 September for a free community health and wellbeing event for Black communities across London.

The Race Equality Foundation, in partnership with the African Caribbean Cultural Centre and Myeloma UK , is hosting an afternoon of information, support and wellbeing activities as part of the 'Knowledge is Power' project.

Learn more about myeloma, a relatively rare blood cancer that disproportionately affects Black communities, through a dedicated spotlight presentation. The event will also feature health and wellbeing stalls and other activities.

📍 6 Thorpe Close, North Kensington, W10 5XL
🕓 4pm to 8pm

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Jason Arday, and extend our condolences to his family and all those w...
18/08/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Jason Arday, and extend our condolences to his family and all those who knew and loved him.

His work combating inequity in academia - not simply by opening doors, but by encouraging and supporting others from marginalised communities to follow behind him - has left a profound impact, and will continue to do so.

It is imperative that we confront racism head-on as a driving force in the circumstances leading to this tragedy. Moreover, we must recognise the role played by parts of the British media, which continue to perpetuate the systemic racism that led to the disproportionate scrutiny and hostility faced by Jason in the final weeks of his life.

We mourn Jason. He should still be here. We hope that his dedication to tackling inequality and uplifting Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic communities through representation, care, and advocacy may continue to inspire us all.

Rest in peace and power, Professor Jason Arday. For as long as it takes, we will continue to fight racism until it is eradicated.

12/08/2026

Deadline approaching: applications for Everyone’s Environment: Voices 2026 close in just four days. 🌳

Voices is a paid programme for people in England and Scotland from Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic communities, who have lived experience of inequality and actively participate in their local communities.

Whether you’re volunteering, campaigning, organising or simply a trusted voice in your community, Voices will support you to explore how climate intersects with structural inequalities, and build your confidence to share your lived experience in policy and media spaces.

From October 2026 to July 2027, participants will receive online training and mentoring to help develop storytelling and media engagement skills. Participants will also have the opportunity to contribute to climate conversations.

If you're ready to step up and into this role, then don't miss out on this opportunity. Click here to apply by 16 August 2026: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hUiYLZ75BkuU_B4F6MA2yRiwuxoSjFRLoCLhc7L_xupUNFpBWDI1N1ZDVUFSSzU3U1JNUjdEN1c0QSQlQCN0PWcu 🗓️

As extreme heat becomes more common, the inequalities it exposes are becoming harder to ignore. Yet once the weather coo...
05/08/2026

As extreme heat becomes more common, the inequalities it exposes are becoming harder to ignore. Yet once the weather cools, the urgency to act too often fades.

In our latest blog, our Community Engagement Lead Lee Lockhart explores why extreme heat is a racial justice issue, drawing on lived experience and evidence from the Everyone's Environment programme.

People from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities are disproportionately affected by the impacts of extreme heat, a factor which continues to drive health inequalities. Tackling these inequalities requires more than seasonal concern - it demands sustained action throughout the year.

Read the full blog on our website at https://raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/blog/the-heat-is-on-turning-up-the-pressure-for-climate-action/

Your experience matters - and it could help change lives.We're looking for a Peer Researcher (aged 16–25) to join our Sa...
04/08/2026

Your experience matters - and it could help change lives.

We're looking for a Peer Researcher (aged 16–25) to join our Safer Lives project. If you have lived experience of the challenges facing families and communities affected by youth offending or violence, we want to hear from you.

As a Peer Researcher, you'll:
- Talk to and support young people taking part in the project
- Build trust and help keep them engaged
- Share your insights to help improve services and shape research

We're not looking for a degree or a long CV - we're looking for people who are good listeners, open-minded, and passionate about making a difference.

📅 Apply by 12pm, Monday 17 August

To apply, complete a short application form and tell us why you're interested – by written statement, video or voice note.

Find out more and apply here: https://raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/working-for-us/

What happens after you become unwell at work?For many workers from Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic communities, get...
03/08/2026

What happens after you become unwell at work?

For many workers from Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic communities, getting the support needed to manage their health and stay in work is not always straightforward.

Meet Darren. His story follows the journey from developing a long-term health condition, to seeking a diagnosis, managing work and sickness, accessing workplace support, and finally, trying to return to employment.

Darren is a fictional character, but his story is based on the real experiences of Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic employees shared through our Too Poor to Be Sick report.

His story highlights how racial inequalities shape every stage of illness and recovery – from having his health condition disregarded and his pain dismissed, to unreliable access to occupational health, sick pay, and support when returning to work.

But his story also shows how things can happen differently, and what it looks like when the right support is in place.

Swipe through Darren's story to explore how racism shapes experiences of illness and recovery at work – and what it might look like to have adequate support in place.

Read more about the Too Poor to Be Sick project, produced in collaboration with Health Equals, and access a PDF version of the carousel at our website - the project is linked in our bio.

Meet Darren - a hard-working employee at a factory.Over time, Darren developed persistent pain from the strain on his ha...
27/07/2026

Meet Darren - a hard-working employee at a factory.

Over time, Darren developed persistent pain from the strain on his hands and wrists. After all, ill health at work can happen to anyone.

But what happened next? Darren's experience was not the same as that of his colleagues. Racial discrimination and unequal treatment meant he faced additional barriers when he needed support.

Based on research from our Too Poor to Be Sick project, Darren's story reflects the experiences of many workers from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities across the UK.

We'll be sharing Darren's story soon. Stay tuned to find out what happened next.

Read more about the Too Poor to Be Sick project, produced in collaboration with : https://raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/health-care/toopoortobesick/

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