Race Equality Foundation

The Race Equality Foundation's mission is to tackle racism in the UK and positively transform the lives of Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities. We highlight a few key achievements from last year in this short video and invite you to join us to build a society without racism. Learn more about our work: https://lnkd.in/ey4Ae_Z7

How is our team transforming family support for parents facing conflict? Last week Leandra Box, and Maryam Chowdhry attended the Challenge Fund 2 Event, sharing insights from their work on engaging Black, Asian and minoritised parents in reducing parental conflict. They highlighted the crucial role that the third sector plays in reaching diverse communities and celebrated the achievement of supporting 900 parents through the Stronger Relationships programme. This initiative, which included online and in person interventions, is designed to help families navigate conflict based on the principles and learning of SFSC. The event reinforced the broader objectives of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Challenge Fund 2, to produce products or resources which can be utilised by local areas to support a greater number of families at risk of parental conflict, including through digital support offers. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gGNSjTCh

Two weeks ago, the Children's Commissioner for England published a new report titled Children's Involvement in the 2024 Riots. Jabeer Butt OBE along with race equality leaders, have written to the Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, urging her to address the damage caused by the publication. In the letter, Jabeer states “While the report gives voice to those arrested for their involvement in the riots, it is silent on the children, young people and communities who were targeted.” Read our response and calls for action: https://lnkd.in/e3ZMGJSS 

In August, the Foundation made the decision to leave X in response to the platform's role in amplifying disinformation, particularly in relation to the racist riots that happened last August. Many organisation's pivoting away from the platform follows wider discussions around the role of social media in political discourse and the implications this has for Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities continue to grow. Our CEO, Jabeer Butt OBE, together with Nina Kelly from Reframing Race spoke about social media in the most recent podcast episode of Talking about Race 'Is it time to leave social media'. Talking about Race, hosted by Kulvinder Nagre, is a new podcast by Race on the Agenda where expert guests from across the anti-racism space discuss issues and questions facing Britain's Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities in the UK and across the world. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eJvk8FHs

The clean energy transition presents opportunities for industrial transformation, job creation and economic growth 📈 Recently we held the first meeting of the relaunched Net Zero Council, where leaders from business, finance, trade unions and more came together to work in partnership with government to seize these growth opportunities. Don’t take it from us, hear directly from voices in the council, including leaders Nestlé UK and Ireland, Impax Asset Management, Race Equality Foundation and DESNZ 📹 👇

Did you know that older people from Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic backgrounds are over five times more likely to live in housing deprivation? That includes overcrowded homes, shared facilities or lack of central heating. All of which worsens existing health conditions. To tackle poor-quality housing, the Race Equality Foundation is working with the Centre for Ageing Better to develop anti-racist Good Home Hubs, a 'one-stop-shop' offering practical support in home improvement. Jahan Foster, Senior Researcher at the Foundation says: We are excited to be working with the Centre for Ageing Better to address the housing inequalities faced by older people from Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic communities. Too many are living in homes that harm their health, with racism and associated poverty driving housing deprivation. Through this partnership, we will work with people with lived experience to shape an anti-racist and inclusive Good Home Hub that truly meets the needs of all communities. Read more about how we're tackling poor-quality housing faced by England's older minority ethnic communities in our blog: https://lnkd.in/eugKt9k5

Jabeer Butt, Chief Executive of the Race Equality Foundation, has been appointed to the Net Zero Council by Ed Miliband, the Secretary of State for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Jabeer will be supported in this work by the Everyone’s Environment programme which is led by NPC (New Philanthropy Capital). Jabeer hopes to bring the voice of civil society to the discussions of the Net Zero Council as it supports the Government to deliver on its mission to make Britain a Clean Energy Superpower. At the same time Jabeer hopes to elevate the voices of those at the sharp end of inequality and who are already experiencing the impact of the climate and nature crisis. Drawing on the deliberation groups that Everyone’s Environment ran with people from a Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic background, people with a disability, as well as young people, Jabeer hopes to share the insights on what individuals and communities are already doing and what support they need to do more. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVpqdTRX

As Race Equality Week comes to a close, our commitment to building anti-racist work cultures and actively addressing racial inequality must continue. With diversity gains in certain sectors, others are seeing stagnancy or decline; the pace of change is inconsistent. 

The theme of #EveryActionCounts for Race Equality Week is even more relevant amid talks that 'DEI must die'. But let's be clear, DEI is not the problem. Inequality is. We need Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to address deep-rooted barriers in the workplace and dismantle systematic racism. Our CEO, Jabeer Butt, suggests our focus should be on investing in promoting equality and challenging privilege in the workplace.  Learn more about Race Equality Week here: https://lnkd.in/d3ffm8F

Feedback is critical in holding healthcare providers accountable for the care they deliver. The Care Quality Commission is seeking feedback from people using care services, with a specific focus on reaching those who may experience inequalities or poorer care. We are looking to hear from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic individuals who are willing to share their story and experience of giving feedback. As part of this campaign, we are also looking to hear from people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds to give their feedback on the campaign's promotional materials during our focus group. The online focus group will last up to 90 minutes and will take place on Friday 21st February between 2-3:00pm. Participants will receive a £25 shopping voucher to thank them for their time. Your story and experience will inspire other people to give feedback and reassure them of any concerns they may have. If you would like to know more or get involved, contact Mu’minah at Muminah@racefound.org.uk