Race Equity · Start Line

The first step towards more confident conversations about race, racism and allyship at work.

Start Line is a practical 90-minute online session designed for organisations and individuals who are new to race equity learning or want to refresh and rebuild confidence before taking the next step. In a safe,brave and psychologically supportive learning environment, participants explore why conversations about race can sometimes feel challenging, build foundational race literacy and leave with greater confidence to start meaningful conversations at work.

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An accessible starting point

A practical 90-minute online session for organisations and individuals who are new to race equity learning, or who want to refresh and rebuild confidence before taking the next step.

What participants take away

Understand why conversations about race can sometimes feel difficult and how to approach them with greater confidence
Understand the difference between equality and equity and why it matters.
Build foundational understanding of systemic racism and how it can impact workplace experiences
Reflect on personal frame of reference, assumptions and beliefs
Develop confidence to engage in conversations about race, racism and allyship

Where it leads

Every organisation starts somewhere. Start Line provides a practical, accessible introduction that helps people build confidence, develop a shared understanding and begin meaningful conversations about race at work. Many organisations choose Start Line as the first step in a wider race equity journey before progressing to Race Aware. Others use it to refresh previous learning, re-engage employees or build momentum alongside wider equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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Who it's for

Who benefits most from Start Line

Organisations beginning their race equity journey
Teams looking for a shared introduction to race equity and allyship
Organisations wanting to refresh previous learning
Leaders seeking an accessible starting point before wider training programmes
Individuals who want to build confidence and understanding in a supportive environment

The impact

Feedback from recent Start Line attendees

These figures come from the feedback forms attendees complete at the end of every session.

4.8/5average session rating

100%said they would attend another event

Many attendees ask about Race Aware or Race Ahead afterwards, which is exactly what Start Line is designed to do: build enough confidence that carrying on feels like the natural next step.

What attendees said

My first event, hugely beneficial and informative.

Excellent session and discussion.