We are mindful of how busy and distracted we are in our daily lives and how this can become a barrier for people to take action.

The 5-Day Challenge was developed so that each activity will typically just take 5 to 7 minutes each day. This leaves very little excuse for those who genuinely care for others and want to be part of the solution not to participate due to a lack of time.

Each day’s challenge asks thought-provoking questions, has a short video, and suggests simple actions your colleagues could take which will make an impact. On the final day, it focuses on the Big Promise which is all about commitment, transparency, and accountability.

We recognise that some people have very little time, while others are always eager to learn more. For this reason, the 2026 5-Day Challenge – light and bite-sized as always – comes with optional bonus content and many additional resources to meet everyone’s needs and learning styles.

The 5-Day Challenge is a great tool to learn, be informed, and make an impact in short, bite-sized ways!

During each of the 5 working days of Race Equality Week, we provide you with a bite-size and accessible engagement activity to distribute amongst your employees and customers.

A typical activity will be to watch a short 2- 4-minute video, reflect, and then take action. The challenges will also include daily self-reflective questions, infographics, and other resources.

There are many barriers to driving race equity, including a lack of understanding of what it feels like to be in others’ shoes and how to be positively inclusive.

Real change starts with small, everyday actions. Simple actions can make a real difference in other people’s lives.

The 5-Day Challenge is an opportunity to learn, self-reflect, and commit to action that will drive change, and it will only take 5 minutes a day.

If we can involve the majority of your colleagues, if not everyone, within your organisation, we believe we will see a much-needed shift in beliefs, cultures, behaviours, and outcomes for race equality.

Small changes can make a real difference in how people feel.