What makes an effective ally? (New & Curious)

This booklet is not intended to be a comprehensive guide on what it means to be an ally, instead it should act as a prompt for further conversation and an opportunity to share ideas and good practice. The tips outlining effective allyship in this booklet have been developed in consultation with members of the BAME community and are based on principles outlined in industry and government reports on BAME inclusion (see referenced works for more detail).

I hope this booklet gives you food for thought and inspires you to take action to become a visible

An ally is any person that actively promotes and aspires to advance the culture of inclusion through intentional, positive and conscious efforts that benefit people as a whole. Anyone has the capability to be an ally, regardless of their ethnicity. An ally recognises that, although they are not a member of a particular marginalised group they support, they should make a concerted effort to better understand the obstacles which individuals from marginalised groups face. Because an ally might have more privilege (and recognises the resulting advantages), they are powerful voices alongside marginalised ones. When discussing allyship in this booklet, we will be referring specifically to the actions people can take to become better allies for the BAME community