Informative and engaging articles from across the Race Equality Foundation, as well as external contributions.
Anniversary of Race Equity Maturity Index: a Critical Tool in Driving NHS Reform and Race Equity
As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Race Equity Maturity Index (REMI), its relevance to the future of the NHS could not be clearer. Developed by the Race Equality Foundation in [...]
Race Equality Foundation urges Government to centre racial equity in rollout of England’s first Men’s Health Strategy
Historic Men’s Health Strategy acknowledges ethnic disparities, implementation must deliver targeted action to address systemic racism or risk leaving most vulnerable men behind (20 November 2025, London, UK) The Race Equality Foundation [...]
Why 25 years of ‘Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities’ matters to what comes next for parenting support
This 2025, the Race Equality Foundation celebrated 25 years of our flagship, evidence-based parenting programme. In this blog, Ben Lewing reflects on the highlights and insights from the SFSC 2025 Conference.Ben Lewing [...]
Strengthening policy impact through collaboration: reflections from the Alliance from Racial Justice away day
In November, the Alliance for Racial Justice brought together 32 participants for a two-day residential away day in Birmingham, with all but two member organisations represented. Over the two days, members reflected [...]
Race Equality Foundation evidence submission: response to the NHS 10-Year Workforce Plan Consultation
The Race Equality Foundation has submitted evidence to the NHS 10-Year Workforce Plan consultation, calling for race equality to be placed at the centre of workforce planning and culture change, to [...]
Jabeer Butt OBE on Radio France Internationale Grand Reportage
From tragedy to division: lessons to be learnt for a more inclusive Britain (13 November 2025, London) Today marks the tenth anniversary of the devastating terrorist attacks at the Bataclan concert venue [...]
‘Knowledge is Power’ campaign: co-producing myeloma awareness with Black communities
Black people in the UK are two to three times more likely to develop myeloma, a type of blood cancer, than White people. Despite an increased risk, awareness of the disease remains [...]
Race Equality Foundation awarded Youth Endowment Fund grant for Safer Lives project
We’re delighted to share that the Race Equality Foundation has been awarded funding from the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) through its Supportive Homes programme to deliver the Safer Lives project. This new [...]
Reflections from the SFSC 25th year anniversary conference
On Friday 19 September 2025, parents, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders gathered at SOAS Brunei Gallery to mark a major milestone: 25 years of Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC). Created with [...]
Latest report: establishing housing services that work for everyone
Everyone deserves to age with dignity in a home that is safe, accessible. Yet for too many older people of Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic communities, this is out of reach. To [...]
New Report centres experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Parents and Parents in Cases of Alleged Child Sexual Abuse in private law cases in the Family Courts
The Ministry of Justice has today published a research report authored by the Race Equality Foundation in partnership with We Stand (formerly known as Mosac). The report explores how the presumption of [...]
Health justice is climate justice
Sickle cell disease and climate change affects Black and minoritised ethnic communities disproportionately - the connection must be recognised to fight effectively for equity. Despite Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) being the UK’s [...]
Why Communications is key to dismantling racism
Introducing new Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Lauren Golding It sounds like a bold claim, but I genuinely believe that strategic communications is a key tool in the dismantling of racism in [...]
25 Years of SFSC: Equity, inclusion, and lasting change for families and communities
Leandra Box reflects on the last 25 years of the SFSC programme In 1999, as an early career researcher at the Race Equality Unit (now the Race Equality Foundation) I set out [...]
Lived experience matters: tackling myeloma awareness in Black communities
Myeloma is the third most common blood cancer in the UK, yet awareness remains low in Black African and Black Caribbean communities. This is despite a higher risk of developing it, often [...]
Delivering SFSC in Newham: Practical lessons in inclusive support for families with diverse needs and building community
When the team in Newham set out to deliver Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC) they were drawn to the programme’s holistic approach, one that speaks directly to the everyday realities of parents [...]
One year on: Reflections since the 2024 Racist Riots
Marking the anniversary of last summer’s racist riots, the Race Equality Foundation stands in solidarity with all those affected. In this blog, we reflect on the response to the riots, ours and [...]
Race Equality Foundation commits to ensuring cancer care and research reflect the needs of all communities
At the end of June, the Race Equality Foundation was invited to speak at Rare Cancer Diversity Day, hosted by Jazz Pharmaceuticals in partnership with community organisations and patient advocacy groups. The [...]
Co-produced recommendations for London addressing structural racism as a driver of health inequalities
The Race Equality Foundation has facilitated the co-development of recommendations to address structural racism in London. The recommendations were informed by the Institute of Health Equity evidence review on Structural Racism, [...]
Race Equality Foundation welcomes the Secretary of State’s commitment to tackling health inequalities – and the long-overdue review of the Carr-Hill formula
We welcome the Health and Social Care Secretary’s recognition that our health and care system is still failing too many – especially those from Black, Asian and other minoritised communities. His commitment [...]
New Fathers Together podcast shares voices of young fathers in prison – part of collaborative research with the Race Equality Foundation
Fathers Together is a six-part podcast series about young dads, imprisonment, and what it means to hold onto love, identity, and hope in the toughest of places. Launched on Father’s Day, 15th [...]
A letter to the Prime Minister urging government action on Racist, Xenophobic and Gender-based violence in Northern Ireland
In response to the violence in Ballymena and across Northern Ireland, Jabeer Butt, Chief Executive of the Race Equality Foundation, alongside racial justice leaders have written an open letter to the Prime Minister. Writing on [...]
Understanding the Racist Riots of 2024 and what should be done
UK at risk of further waves of racist rioting unless government acts, latest report by leading race equality charity argues. 27th May 2025 - ‘Understanding the Racist Riots of 2024 and what [...]
After the Racist Riots: Building an unapologetic anti-racist future
A young South Asian man is walking down a street in Hartlepool when, without warning, he is punched in the face. Onlookers cheer, laugh and yell racial slurs. “A Paki got [...]
A statement on the implications for social care of the immigration White Paper
The Government’s latest immigration announcement, particularly its proposal to end international recruitment into the social care sector, is deeply concerning, reflecting a profound failure to value care or the people who provide it. Previous visa [...]
