PLANNING YOUR ACTIVITY

We have identified 6 key steps to help you plan your activity in the lead up to Race Equality Week.

Step 1: Identify your Race Equality Week Lead/s

• Brief them on Race Equality Week – you will find a video and promotional copy HERE.
• Gain their agreement to lead the initiative.
• Ask what support/resources they will need in their role.

Step 2: Engage senior leaders

• Explain the benefits of Race Equality Week.
• Explain why leadership involvement is critical to the initiative.
• Gain line managers’ commitment to support the activity.

Step 3: Create a working group

• Identify people to help you shape, drive and implement activity during Race Equality week
• Choose a diverse group with different skills and expertise.

Step 4: Identify activities you could run during the week.

• Review the Race Equality Matters Ideas and Resources HERE.
• Look inside and outside the organisation for ideas.
• Ask colleagues with lived experience to suggest activities.

Step 5: Promote Race Equality Week

• Think about the information you need to share with colleagues.
• Use a range of channels to spread the word.
• Consider your approach to ongoing communications.

Step 6: Share your activity

• Take photos and promote your activity on social media.
• Tell Race Equality Matters about your activity so we can profile your organisation.

For more check out: IDEAS AND RESOURCES