Race Equality Sandwell (RES) was established on April 1st 2003. This was the result of a need to support the implementation of the Race Relations Amendment Act 2000. RES is a strategic organisation with the mandate to work with partners as a critical friend in order to support them in delivering the requirements of said Act. We are also working very closely with the Local Strategic Partnership to support the 20/20 vision for Sandwell, this involves the current initiatives by the various strategic partnerships to promote race equality and community cohesion.

Race Equality Sandwell has a vision for a more cohesive, inclusive and just Sandwell. As Sandwell's population becomes more diverse and increasingly integrated into a global economy, the nature of the local economy and communities change. As a result there are new challenges to create an environment where everyone is safe, can be accepted on their own terms, not be exploited and be free to pursue, life, liberty, and happiness for themselves and their communities.