{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ERace equity review\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn order to better understand the experiences of people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds in Scouts, we commissioned scrutiny from an external expert who carried out an independent race equity review between December 2020 and June 2021.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey conducted listening sessions and one-to-one interviews with volunteers, staff and trustees. They also surveyed volunteers and staff, and analysed our policies and communications. Their findings formed a report with a number of recommendations for embedding race equity across our movement.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Race Equity Review key findings and recommendations","buttonLink":{"name":"Key findings and recommendations","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/18552/race-equity-review-key-findings-and-recommendations.pdf","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":{"value":"0061ce","label":"0061ce"},"alignment":"left"},{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Race Equity Review full report","buttonLink":{"name":"Race equity review full report","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/18677/scouts-race-equity-review-full-report.pdf","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":{"value":"0061ce","label":"0061ce"},"alignment":"left"},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ERace equity vision consultation\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"quoteText":"I\u0027ve been working to tackle racial inequalities within local Scouting for many years and this vision will help that drive and passion for achieving greater race equity.","attribution":"County Lead Volunteer, in response to the race equity consultation","gridType":"quote","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EBased on the findings and recommendations of the race equity review, we developed a draft vision for race equity setting out Scouts\u2019 commitment to this work and the changes we plan to make. This was shared with members and staff in a consultation during February and March 2022, with more than 1,300 responses being received.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere\u2019s what we learned and how it has shaped the work.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we learned:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EThe majority of members from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background agreed with us using the language \u2018people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds\u2019 when we\u2019re talking about all of the people affected by our race equity work, while a smaller number of people objected to it. There was no consensus on an alternative term that would be preferred.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we\u2019re doing:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EWe\u2019ll use the language when we need to talk about the groups together but we\u2019ll be conscious that some people do not find it appropriate. We will be more specific wherever possible and will never say \u2018BAME\u2019 or \u2018Bame\u2019.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we learned:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EThe majority of members said Scouts needs to take action on race equity, and that they were personally willing to take action.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we\u0027re doing:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EWe\u2019re continuing with this work and will give members the support and resources they need to embed race equity in their roles.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we learned:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EEnforcing a zero tolerance approach to racism was seen as the most urgent priority.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we\u0027re doing:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EWe\u2019ve made this one of our first priorities and will implement a zero tolerance approach by March 2023. \u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we learned:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EThe second most urgent priority was educating ourselves about, and speaking up against, the assumptions, slights and insults directed at people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. \u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we\u0027re doing:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EWe\u2019ve made this one of our first priorities and are incorporating learning about this into our new volunteer learning system.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we learned:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMany members who support this work are already taking action locally and want to support others to be more inclusive too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we\u0027re doing:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWe\u2019re championing the great work that\u2019s already happening locally so are asking members to \u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/strategy/our-programmes-of-work/race-equity/share-your-inclusion-stories/\u0022 title=\u0022Share your inclusion stories\u0022\u003Eshare their race equity stories\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we learned:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMembers who are unsure about this work found the vision unclear and want tangible examples of what it means in practice.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we\u0027re doing:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWe\u2019re sharing \u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/strategy/our-programmes-of-work/race-equity/share-your-inclusion-stories/\u0022 title=\u0022Share your inclusion stories\u0022\u003Erace equity stories\u003C/a\u003E from volunteers and providing practical \u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/strategy/our-programmes-of-work/race-equity/get-involved/\u0022 title=\u0022Get involved\u0022\u003Eactivities and resources\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we learned:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EA small proportion of members disagreed with us doing this work. Some said the statistics quoted were outdated or unconvincing, while others felt the work was unnecessary.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we\u0027re doing:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EWe\u2019ll update the statistics as soon as the government releases ethnicity data from the 2021 UK Census. But as the majority of members feel this work is necessary \u2013 and some of the experiences shared by volunteers and staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds demonstrates this \u2013 we will continue with this work. \u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we learned:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003ESome members weren\u2019t sure if this work was needed because Scouts is already open to all. \u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we\u0027re doing:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EWe\u2019re providing more information about what race equity means, explaining that saying \u2018the door\u2019s open, come on in\u2019 isn\u2019t always enough. The reality is that walking through that door will be harder for some people than others, so by recognising that and adjusting what we do, we can help even more people join our adventure.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we learned:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003ESome members were concerned that this work would lead to \u2018positive discrimination\u2019 against white members.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we\u0027re doing:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EWe\u2019ll continue to explain that race equity is not about prioritising certain groups, but rather about closing the gap that we have left open which has prioritised other ethnic groups more favourably in the past. \u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we learned:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EMany members wanted more focus on understanding local demographics, rather than looking only at the national picture. \u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat we\u0027re doing:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EWe\u2019re developing tools for understanding how local Scout populations compare to the local population generally. 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