Championing Racial Equity Across Lancashire
Inclusive North is a charity based in Blackburn. We fund, train and support Black and racially minoritised community groups across Lancashire and the North West.
Who We Are
We are a charity infrastructure organisation. Our mission is to advance racial equity by tackling structural barriers and co-designing fairer systems with the communities affected by them.
Our Race Equality Strategy 2026–2029 sets out how we will challenge structural racism and make sure Black and racially minoritised communities have a meaningful voice in the decisions that affect them.
20+
years in
Lancashire
£1.2M+
distributed to local
groups
20,000+
Phoenix Community Trust
A grant-making programme for Black and racially minoritised community groups across the North West, with listening events, training, one-to-one support and grants.
Current Projects
Intermediary grant funding
We design and run grant programmes for funders who want to reach Black and Racially Minoritised groups.
Research and focus groups
We bring community voices into research, consultation and policy work.
Digital services
Websites, branding and social media for small community organisations
Impact and Research
Reports and
Publications
Results and our theory of change
Funders and Partners
Our work is possible because of the funders and partners who back it.
Latest News
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The Passing of Professor Jason Arday.
14th August 2026 We are deeply saddened by the death of Professor Jason Arday. Jason was many things before he was a professor or a headline. He was a son, partner, father, brother, teacher and friend. He was also a highly influential academic whose work made an important contribution to conversations about race, education and […]
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Inclusive North Newsletter – Summer 2026
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Inclusive North supports call for a National Anti-Racist Strategy
Inclusive North is proud to stand alongside The Runnymede Trust and more than 100 organisations from across civil society in supporting a call for the UK Government to introduce a National Anti-Racist Strategy. The open letter, coordinated by The Runnymede Trust, highlights the urgent need for a coordinated approach to tackling racism and discrimination across […]
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Inclusive North supports call for a National Anti-Racist Strategy
The Government has announced its preferred option for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire, marking the biggest change to local government across the county in more than 50 years. Subject to Parliamentary approval, the current 15 local authorities will be replaced by four new unitary councils, bringing all local government services together under a […]
Need support for your group?
Talk to us about funding, training or one-to-one help for your community group or charity.
Want to work with us?
Funders, councils and researchers can work with us to reach Black and racially minoritised communities across the North West.
