Since 2022, we’ve been tracking our progress towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This is long-term work that calls for better data, honest reflection and a willingness to change.
We’re proud that 37% of people on our programmes in the past year came from racially marginalised backgrounds. It’s our highest number to date. We’re also seeing early signs that participants from different ethnic backgrounds are gaining skills and confidence at similar rates. That’s a positive step towards more equitable outcomes but it’s just the start.
We’ve now refreshed how we measure progress. We’re shifting our focus beyond who takes part, to what happens next. Are people seeing fair outcomes? Are they growing their income, confidence and networks? These are the questions guiding the next phase of our work.
This is not about ticking boxes. It’s about embedding fairness in everything we do, so that everyone we support has the chance to thrive.
Robin Chu, director of partnerships and policy