For over 30 years, Race on the Agenda (ROTA) has been one of Britain’s leading change drivers, working alongside communities impacted by systemic racism to create policies and practices that tackle inequality. Together, we have made strides in advancing racial justice—but the fight is far from over. As we look ahead to 2024-2030, housing and…
During ROTA’s research on housing, homelessness and race discrimination, the Renters Rights Bill 2024-2025 has been going through Parliament. In December 2024 ROTA made a written representation to the Renters Rights Bill Impact Assessment Team pointing out that people from B&GM communities were among those most likely to be affected by housing discrimination. See HERE…
We are thrilled to announce that ROTA (Race on the Agenda) has successfully secured a 10-year core grant from the City Bridge Foundation’s Anchor Programme. This significant funding will enable us to continue our vital work in promoting racial equality and social justice across the UK. The Anchor Programme grant will provide essential support for…
We are delighted to announce that we have been selected to take part in the Media Trust’s 2025 ‘Telling Your Stories’ scheme, proudly supported by the City Bridge Foundation. Over the next year, we will be working with the team at the Media Trust to produce a short film about the work that we are…
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Johnson as our new Chief Executive, starting from 12 February 2025. Matthew brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a proven track record in income generation, exceptional leadership, and an ability to inspire teams and individuals to achieve their best. He has consistently demonstrated…
Episode 2 of our Talking About Race podcast, hosted by Dr Kulvinder Nagre, ROTA Research and Policy Coordinator, is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music. Kulvider is joined by guests Fizza Qureshi, CEO of Migrants’ Rights Network, Jovan Owusu-Nepaul, a political campaigner and commentator, and Dr Ariel Breaux Torres, a mental health…
ROTA are launching a brand new podcast ‘Talking About Race’. With a new episode released every fortnight, we will be hosting expert guests from across the anti-racism space to discuss the issues facing Black and Global Majority communities across the UK and beyond. For our first episode, we are joined by Lady Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, the…
2024 has been a year of highs and lows for the UK’s Black and Global Majority (BGM) population. On the one hand, the resolve of our communities has never been stronger. We are seeing more and more engagement in political activism, efforts to influence and shape policy, and community organisation. ROTA’s membership continues to grow,…
At ROTA, partnerships and collaboration are central to our mission. We aim to advance racial equity and community cohesion by working together with individuals and organisations who share our goals. Tackling complex social issues like race-hate violence, anti-migrant sentiment, and Islamophobia requires collective action and a shared commitment to learning, unlearning, and dispelling myths about…
ROTA are launching a brand new podcast show ‘Talking About Race’. We will be hosting expert guests from across the anti-racism space to discuss the issues facing Black and Global Majority communities across the UK and beyond. For our first episode, to be published at 5pm on 9 January 2025 where we will be joined…
