Our Work

Evidence-based interventions to overcome structural racism

Our Work

Authoritative, evidence-based interventions to overcome racial inequality. 

Our work

Proudly independent, for over 50 years Runnymede’s esteemed research, analysis and policy development has provided the evidence to challenge racial injustice.

From broadening the curriculum to  exposing the Windrush scandal, our work is rooted in challenging structural racism and its impact on our communities. Our authoritative research equips decision makers, practitioners and citizens with the knowledge and tools to deliver genuine progress towards racial justice in Britain. 

Recent publications

Islamophobia: the intensification of racism against Muslim communities in the UK

Perspectives paper highlighting how Islamophobia is growing in the UK, and its structural nature across British society.

Migration

A hostile environment: language, race, politics and the media

The first of two reports analysing parliamentary and media debates from 2010-2024, showing how large sections of these debates encouraged widespread hostility to migrants and ethnically minoritised people.

Employment & Economy

Misogynoir in the Workplace: Understanding the Experiences of Black Women in Leadership Positions

Misogynoir - where racism and sexism intersect - continues to hinder Black women's professional advancement, wellbeing, and sense of belonging in the workplace.

Policy Development

Creating a crisis: Immigration, racism and the 2024 general election

The mainstreaming of far-right ideas and narratives is predicated on the exclusion of people of colour, and is harming UK democracy

Facing antisemitism: the struggle for safety and solidarity

Antisemitism is hardwired into UK society, but current methods of tackling it are not working

Health

How racism affects health

We identify ways in which racism operates within the everyday structures of our society – the labour market, housing systems and lived environment – and limits people’s opportunity to be healthy.

Resources

Resources to help equip decision makers, practitioners and citizens with the knowledge and tools they need to deliver genuine progress towards racial justice in Britain.

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Teaching resources

Designed to support teachers who are seeking to broaden their curriculum.

Podcast

Exploring why it is important to teach about race, migration and empire in schools, and how we can empower educators to do so.

Video

Explainer videos demystifying racial justice issues across a range of topics.

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