UK Civil Service Race Forum (CSRF) The Civil Service Race Forum (CSRF) is the umbrella group of race networks across government, working to tackle race disparity and advance diversity and inclusion in the Civil Service. As of 2022, we consist of 55+ race networks, representing thousands of ethnic minority staff across the Civil Service and its partner organisations, agencies and arms-length bodies. Our two key priorities are: 1. Developing and agreeing priorities amongst race network leaders, and communicating these regularly to Civil Service leaders. 2. Building capability of our race networks, providing a platform for them to collaborate, exchange good practice and minimise duplication. Some of our key successes since April 2020 include: •
Policy: publishing a comprehensive policy brief with key recommendations for race equality in the Civil Service; launching a monthly policy exchange café.
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Capability building: hosting training on running effective staff networks, and facilitating 150+ free places for members to attend conferences and courses for their personal and professional development.
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Supporting progression: running Civil Service Skills Class series and SCS masterclasses to equip colleagues for progression with 300+ regular attendance; running a popular mentorship scheme.
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Collaboration: launching the biggest ever joint Black History Month celebration with 20 network collaborators and 1000+ participants, facilitating joint events and unique moments for
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Intersectionality: launching our East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) and Queer, Trans and Intersex People of Colour (QTIPOC) working groups to support those communities.
CSRF is open to all colleagues working in government, and you can register: • As a race network • As an individual For any enquiries, please contact csraceforum@beis.gov.uk.
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