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A leading voice on racial justice

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On matters concerning racial justice, we have something to say.

our impact

On matters concerning racial justice, we have something to say.

To contact our press office please call 020 3866 4880 or email us at media@runnymedetrust.org.

We regret that due to limited capacity we cannot respond to non-media requests for comment or interviews, such as for help with student projects.

80,000

We have a growing following of 80,000 across our platforms.

55 Years

Proudly independent, for over 50 years our esteemed research has provided the evidence to challenge racial injustice.

245 Reports

In the last 20 years we have produced over 245 reports and parliamentary briefings. That's around 12 per year.

180+

Our small team conducted over 180 media appearances in 2021.

Justice for George Floyd

Dr Halima Begum, our CEO, on the sentencing of Derek Chauvin

BBC News
April 21, 2021

Racial discrimination will plague the UK until government intervenes

"To achieve true social mobility, the state must act as a leveller" - our CEO Dr Halima Begum

Financial Times
July 16, 2021

Report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities

Our CEO Dr Halima Begum on the release of the report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities

Channel 4 News
March 31, 2021

A step in the right direction for equality and levelling up

15/2/22

Our response to the Government's Levelling Up white paper

2/2/22

Statement from our Chair, Sir Clive Jones CBE, regarding the Charity Commission's concluding statement on the Runnymede Trust

1/9/21

Joint statement regarding the “measures to address racial and ethnic disparities”, as announced in the Queen’s Speech this week

13/5/21

Statement by Sir Clive Jones CBE on behalf of the Board of the Runnymede Trust

22/4/21

Our statement following an alleged letter of complaint to the Charity Commission

20/4/21

Statement regarding the report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities

31/3/21

Statement on the Government’s expansion of the shielding scheme to factor Race and Class

17/2/21

The government has neglected Black and minority ethnic communities in its vaccine rollout

25/1/21

Joint Open Letter: GCSE and A-Level Cancellation Arrangements

12/1/21

Why the Runnymede Trust is suing the government over its COVID-19 hiring practices

16/11/20

Dr Halima Begum is the Runnymede Trust's new CEO

26/8/20

Dr Omar Khan steps down as Director of the Runnymede Trust

13/3/20