Health Inequities: Structural Racism and Discrimination Partnership

This funding will open for applications from 15 October.

We are looking for 10 partner organisations to work with us to tackle health inequities in England caused by structural racism and discrimination. Partners will lead this work, bringing knowledge of health inequities and lived experience informed by their engagement with particular racialised communities.

Find out more at our webinars

You can find out more about this funding and how to apply at our upcoming webinars.

What we mean by structural racism and discrimination

By structural racism and discrimination, we mean the unfair ways that systems and practices affect people based on their race. This can include:

• rules and processes
• the way services are usually organised
• everyday behaviours and decisions

Together, these can make things harder for some communities.

For example, people may find it more difficult to get support or may end up with worse health than others.

Who we want to work with

We’re seeking organisations with experience of working with at least one of these communities:

• Black communities
• Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
• Jewish communities
• Middle Eastern and East Asian communities
• South Asian communities

We want to work with organisations led by people from these communities. In most cases, this means at least 3 out of 4 of staff and trustees should come from at least one of the groups.

We also recognise the importance of intersectionality, and welcome organisations that respond to the intersecting factors that shape people’s experiences of health inequity.

What you’ll do as a partner

Partners will:

• work with people in your communities to reduce inequities caused by structural racism and discrimination
• work with us and other partners to share learning, test new ideas, and shape future funding

We can fund new or existing work. We’ll also cover the costs of running your project and working with partners.

Deadline for applications

Applications close at midday on 26 November 2025.

How long will the funding last

This funding is expected to last for 5 years.