ߣߣÊÓƵ CEO, Xavier Brice, shows our support of the countless organisations working to make the world a better and more equal place. He reflects on what ߣߣÊÓƵ needs to do as a charity, by lending our voice and taking clear action to create truly liveable cities and towns for everyone.
ߣߣÊÓƵ stands in solidarity with everyone working to build a more equal society including the campaign and countless other organisations fighting for a better world.Ìý
But we know solidarity is not enough. Tokenism is not good enough. We cannot be complacent.
Organisations like the , Women of Colour Cycling groups, and activists like Jools Walker aka Ìýare doing incredible work.
As are the , , , and .
ߣߣÊÓƵ is encouraging all our followers to support those organisations and the vital work they do.
But we as a charity must also ask ourselves what more can we do.
ߣߣÊÓƵ works to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. Our mission is simple, but we know achieving it is not. The benefits of walking and cycling are not experienced equally.Ìý
Systemic and deep-seated racism permeates our society in the UK and manifests itself in many of the spheres of our work.
I believe ߣߣÊÓƵ has an important role in lending its voice and taking clear action to create truly ‘Liveable Cities and Towns for Everyone’.
We recognise the need for us to educate ourselves, and to listen and respond to black and minority ethnic communities. And we need to work in partnership with communities to ensure that both our offices and our work not only reflect the diversity of the UK but also actively address systemic privilege and discrimination.
We know we have work to do. But right now, I want our staff members, friends, families, supporters and volunteers to know: We stand with you.
- Xavier Brice, ߣߣÊÓƵ Chief Executive
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