Race Ahead® · race equity training

By the time a racism discrimination case reaches a tribunal, it is already too late.

Most workplace racism doesn't begin with one major incident. It builds over time through unanswered questions, everyday behaviours, missed opportunities and conversations that never happen. Race Ahead gives leaders, managers and teams the confidence, language and practical tools to recognise issues earlier, respond better and create workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Where is your organisation on its race equity journey?
Attract · Retain · Progress

Why Organisations choose EDP

Every programme has been developed from lived experience, professional practice and a decade of delivering race equity learning.

Race Ahead® is EDP's intellectual property, designed and delivered by lived-experience educators and updated in real time to reflect what is actually happening in the world.

  • Lived-experience facilitation
  • 50+ racism plenaries delivered to MHFA England's own instructors
  • Content updated in real time, including Islamophobia and anti-migration
  • A facilitation style that brings everyone on the journey.

The journey

Flexible support, tailored to your organisation

Whether you're just getting started or looking to embed lasting change, we'll help you find the right place to begin. Many of our longest-standing clients started with a single session, and the goal throughout is creating workplaces where people feel confident, supported and able to thrive.

Start Line

The ideal starting point for any organisation beginning the conversation. A practical introduction to race, racism and allyship that helps people build confidence and understanding without feeling overwhelmed.

Best for: teams new to race equity learning, at any level.

From £500 + VAT
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Race Aware

Create a shared understanding across your team. Build a common language around race, understand how racism shows up at work and explore practical allyship in action.

Best for: whole teams building a strong foundation, at any level.

From £1,200 + VAT
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Race Ahead

Equip managers and leaders to drive meaningful change. Develop the confidence to lead conversations about race, challenge barriers and create practical actions that support lasting change.

Best for: managers, senior leaders and decision-makers.

From £1,800 + VAT
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Join the Allyship Community, at any stage

Wherever you are on the journey, our Allyship Community keeps the learning going: ongoing development, practical resources, live learning and a community of peers, so good intentions turn into lasting behaviour change. You can join us at any point. Explore the Allyship Community →

Each course delivers value on its own, but many organisations choose to build on their learning over time, creating lasting confidence, capability and change.

Compare the stages

Which stage does your organisation need?

Scan the table, then dig into the stage that fits. Every stage is priced per course, delivered just for your organisation.

StageWho it's forDurationDeliveryGroup sizePrice
Start LineEveryone, first-time conversations about race90 minutesOnline, host facilitatedAny sizeFrom £500 + VAT
Race AwareWhole teams and non-managersHalf dayOnline or classroom8 to 20 learnersFrom £1,200 + VAT
Race AheadManagers and senior leadersFull day (9 to 5)Online or classroom8 to 16 learnersFrom £1,800 + VAT

Prices are the minimum for a course delivered just for your organisation. The Allyship Community is priced separately by organisation size, further down this page.

Inside the curriculum

Four practical modules that build confidence, understanding and action.

Racial literacy

A shared language for talking about race without fear of getting it wrong.

Systemic racism

How racism shows up in structures, not just individuals, and why that matters at work.

Microaggressions

Spotting the everyday moments that erode belonging, and how to interrupt them.

Allyship

Turning good intentions into consistent, practical action.

Learners leave with a workbook, a certificate, a language guide and resources to keep learning, all regularly reviewed and updated.

An EDP Race Ahead training groupRace Ahead in the room

The evidence

Why organisations can't afford to ignore race equity

We lead with evidence, not opinion.

70%

of ethnic-minority workers racially harassed at work in five years.

TUC, 2020
52%

have witnessed racism at work.

DiversityQ
1.5%

of UK senior leadership roles are held by Black professionals.

Business in the Community

What is different about Race Ahead

Education is our activism

Not everyone walks in ready to talk about racism, and that's okay. Our sessions are built on psychological safety, so people can speak honestly, make mistakes and learn without fear of judgement. Creating that space takes real skill. It's what our clients remember most, and it's what our reputation is built on.

  • Lived-experience facilitation that builds trust fast
  • Real-time content that reflects current affairs
  • Open questions and debate, never blame
  • An action-planning session built into Race Ahead

Where learning becomes lasting change

The Allyship Community: ongoing membership by organisation size

Up to 100 employees

Join

Ongoing learning, live monthly sessions and a community of peers, sized for smaller organisations.

From £1,000 + VAT / year
101 to 250 employees

Embed

The same ongoing support, scaled for a growing organisation embedding race equity more widely.

From £3,000 + VAT / year
251 to 500 employees

Sustain

Organisation-wide access for larger employers maintaining momentum year-round.

From £5,000 + VAT / year

More than 500 employees, or an individual wanting to join? See the full Allyship Community →

Case studies

Proof it works

Race Ahead · energy

Anti-racism with 148 senior leaders, rated 4.8 out of 5, lifting recruitment of Black and ethnic-minority people from 9% to 38%.

Read the case study → Race equity · charity

Tailored Race Ahead and Race Aware that became the cornerstone of an actively anti-racist organisation.

Read the case study → Race equity · public sector

A year-long social-care programme training 18 managers and 142 learners, each leaving on a personal pledge.

Read the case study →

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The other side of EDP

Did you know we also deliver Mental Health First Aid England Courses?

Because mental health and race equity are deeply connected,support has to be culturally competent to work for everyone. Alongside Race Ahead, we train Mental Health First Aiders to spot the early signs and support colleagues before problems escalate.

Explore Mental Health First Aid →

FAQ'S

What organisations ask us

Isn't this just D&I?

No. Diversity and inclusion is an important umbrella term, but with so much sitting underneath it, race can't always be given the focus it needs. We specialise in race equity so it gets that focus.

We already have HR. Why training?

HR handles process. Training builds awareness and understanding, then helps new behaviours become embedded, so managers and teams don't just know what's expected, they act on it every day.

What about staff who push back?

Our holistic approach, extensive experience and skilled facilitation mean we can navigate challenge safely. Using evidence and open questions, we reduce defensiveness and create space for honest conversation.

See Race Ahead case studies

Let's talk about your race equity journey

Ready to move your organisation forward? Whether you're just starting the conversation or looking to build on existing work, we'd love to help you find the right starting point.