The Library
Reports & research
The Sankofa report
‘Race is severely underrepresented in much of the food system transformation work happening across the UK.’
Written by Jada Phillips for Food Matters.
Rootz into food growing
‘The project aims to… implement a series of interventions which subsequently reduce barriers to entry into the social enterprise growing system’
Written by Josina Calliste, Sam Sivapragasam & Marcus McDonald for LION
Chillies and roses
‘This document reflects on the experiences of FCFCG members who are finding inspiring ways of engaging with BAME communities.’
Written by Kerry Rowe for FCFCG
From good intentions to impact
Findings from a task and finish group formed to focus on dismantling racism in the charity sector.
Written by New Ways.
From equality, diversity, and inclusion to anti-oppression
‘At Possible, our vision is a zero carbon society, built by and for ... the whole spectrum of the British public.’
Written by Elise St. Palmer for Possible.
Warm words, cold comfort
‘Only with the transformation of leadership, institutions and foundational ideas that civil society can move decisively to end racism in the sector.’
Written by Sanjiv Lingayah for ACEVO
Home truths
‘This report reveals some of the failings of the ‘mainstream’ charity sector on diversity, equity and inclusion.’
Written by Sanjiv Lingayah, Kristiana Wrixon & Maisie Hulbert for ACEVO
The RACE report
‘The RACE Report (Racial Action for the Climate Emergency) seeks to drive diversity and inclusion… through data transparency.’
Written by The RACE Report
The rural racism project
‘This large-scale research project... challenges dominant depictions of rural England as peaceful, neutral and apolitical...'
Written by Neil Chakraborti, Corinne Fowler & Amy Clarke for The Centre for Hate Studies (University of Leicester)
“It shreds me from within”
Examining the psychological impact of racism on BAME people in the veterinary sector.
Written by Naomi King et. al. for BMC Psychology
AgriFutures report
‘”How can we attract and support students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds into agriculture?’
Written by STEAMhouse
Pathways to land for BPOC
‘The report focuses on issues the Pathways to Land project addresses, namely the barriers facing BPOC to access farmland and finance for it,
Written by Nicola Scott for Stir to Action
Jumping fences
‘This research brings forth evidence-based findings on the structural racialisation of farmers in Britain.’
Written by Naomi Terry for ELC, LION & LWA
Encouraging and supporting Black and people of colour in agriculture
A study unpacking the barriers and potential solutions to encouraging BPOC to enter UK agriculture.
Written by Navaratnam ‘Theeb’ Partheeban for Nuffield International Farming Scholars