Press releases
BBC highlights racism in private rented housing
Our CEO Jabeer Butt has commented on the discrimination experienced by black, Asian and minority ethnic people looking for housing. The BBC Newsbeat article highlights the case of "Zara", an Asian women [...]
Race Equality Foundation publishes new report on physical health checks for those with severe mental illness
The Race Equality Foundation has today published a report on physical health checks for people with severe mental illness from Black African and Caribbean communities. This project aimed to find out more [...]
Health experts join forces to tackle high blood pressure in Black African and Caribbean communities
The Race Equality Foundation has launched an innovative new project, together with Smart Health Solutions, Younger Lives and Blood Pressure UK, to address high blood pressure amongst Black African and Caribbean people [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to Autumn Statement
Responding to today's Autumn Statement, Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: "Today's Autumn Statement fails to understand the challenges currently being faced by communities. Our work has shown that minority communities [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to the report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
Commenting on the report publication of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: "We welcome the publication of the important report of [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to CQC State of Care report 2021/22
Tracey Bignall, Senior Policy & Practice Officer at the Race Equality Foundation and member of the Expert Panel of the Racial Justice Inquiry into Maternity Care led by Birthrights said: "It's a tragedy that little [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to Prime Minister’s resignation
Responding to news of the Prime Minister's resignation, Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: "While the Government fails to govern, Britain's most vulnerable communities are suffering. At the moment, [...]
Race equality has a new look
The Race Equality Foundation has today (11 October) unveiled its new brand identity, including a new logo and colour scheme fit for digital communication in 2022. The brand update is part [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to new hate crime statistics
Responding to the Government’s latest hate crime statistics, Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: “Alarm bells should be ringing for anyone looking at these figures. The rise in [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to Government consultation on mental health and wellbeing plan
Organisations across the racial equality and mental health sectors have collectively told the Government there are “significant flaws” in the current mental health pathway, in the Race Equality Foundation’s response to the Government’s [...]
Race Equality Foundation comments on new Prime Minister
As Liz Truss takes over as Prime Minister, Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: “There’s a new Prime Minister, but the same challenges remain for Britain. Tackling [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to publication of Covid inquiry final terms of reference
Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: “We’re immensely relieved that the Covid inquiry has been given the go-ahead after months of stalling. It’s equally positive to see that [...]
Race Equality Foundation comments on EHRC report on ethnic minority health and care workers
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published its report on its inquiry into the treatment and experiences of lower-paid ethnic minority workers in health and social care. Commenting, Jabeer Butt OBE, member of [...]
New trustees and Chair join the Race Equality Foundation
The Race Equality Foundation, a leading national charity promoting race equality in public services, has today announced the appointment of Karin Woodley CBE as its incoming Chair, alongside five other new [...]
Race Equality Foundation statement on 2nd anniversary of George Floyd’s death
Two years on from the murder of George Floyd, what has changed? The murder of George Floyd in the US and the collective revulsion and action led by Black people across the world will [...]
New toolkit launched to improve dementia care for South Asian people
People living with dementia from South Asian communities will benefit from improved culturally sensitive support, thanks to a new online toolkit launched by universities and charities. The toolkit hosted by the [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to Queen’s Speech
Commenting on plans to reform the Mental Health Act mentioned in the Queen’s Speech, Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: “Action on racial inequalities in mental health is long [...]
Race Equality Foundation letter and briefing on race and the Covid-19 inquiry
The Race Equality Foundation’s CEO, Jabeer Butt OBE, has written to the Chair of the Covid-19 inquiry along with eight other organisations, asking for: A clear plan to secure testimony and [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to British Social Attitudes Survey results
Responding to the British Social Attitudes Survey results, Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: “It is no surprise that Black and Asian groups reported such low satisfaction with the [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to the Spring Statement
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: “The Spring Statement today seems like smoke and mirrors for the majority of families. The forecast [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to Government’s Inclusive Britain strategy
Commenting on the Government’s response to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: “After pouring fuel on the fire with the publication of the Sewell report, [...]
Race Equality Foundation comments on plan for NHS reform
Ahead of the Health Secretary’s speech on 8 March announcing a new vision for NHS reform, Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: “Health inequalities are often the elephant [...]
Race Equality Foundation comments on racism reported at Ukraine’s borders
In response to reports of racism at Ukraine’s borders, Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: “It is unacceptable to hear that Black and ethnic minority people in [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to end of all Covid restrictions
In response to the Prime Minister’s announcement of the end of all Covid restrictions, Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: “Whilst we would all prefer to live [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to Monitoring the Mental Health Act
Commenting on the CQC’s annual report on the use of the Mental Health Act, Jabeer Butt OBE, CEO of the Race Equality Foundation said: “We’re glad to see this important report [...]
