Action for Race Equality (ARE) has launched Cohort 2 of its UPLIFT Programme, a 12‑month capacity‑building initiative designed to strengthen the sustainability, leadership, and influence of Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage‑led organisations across London. UPLIFT offers 21 hours of 1‑to‑1 consultancy, expert‑led workshops and peer learning focused on areas such as governance, finance, communications, policy, and ethical uses of AI.  The programme supports grassroots organisations working in criminal justice, employment, education and youth sectors.

• Applications open: 7 May 2026
• Applications close: 5pm on 4 June 2026
• Mandatory induction session: Wednesday 24 June 2026