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This incredible organisation has achieved more in its first year than some do over a decade. Not only are they working on a huge scale with industries and organisations across their county that will mark changes in infrastructure and policies around racism, but they also touch the lives of the people in their communities on a daily basis.

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No organisation has done as much to raise the bar for black and brown people in Cumbria. In my 40 years living in the County ARC have, in the last couple of years, challenged us all who live here to do more and do better.

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Anti-Racist Cumbria is doing a great job opening up discussion around issues of racism in a fairly hard to reach community. There was a huge gap and they are more than filling it with intelligent and well-argued views and new ways for people to think about how racism permeates our lives.

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I truly believe Anti Racist Cumbria is making a difference in our county. To come so far in such a short time only proves how needed and how effective this organisation is. ARC deserves recognition for all of the hard work and effort they put into affecting change in our schools and institutions, making Cumbria a great place to live for us all.

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It is hard to explain what a direct impact they are having across so many areas of life – in education, sport, business, culture to name a few. Their way of working is positive and warm – there is a strong message, but they reach out, educate and explain. They stand out in this region not only for their values, but for the speed at which they’ve achieved so much and made a difference to so many.

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Anti racist cumbria has changed my life. I apply a whole new perspective to my relationships, professional and personal. The charity has opened my eyes to other ways of being – allowing me to recognise the lens I use to see the world. I am better able to recognise inequality and feel empowered to change the world for the better through conversations and positive action.