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{{short description|'''Former name of the [[Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights]], a Scottish anti-racism charity'''}}
  
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{{Infobox organization
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| name                = Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance
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| type                = Anti-racism charity (defunct name)
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| founded_date        = {{start date|1999}}
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| founder            = [[Jatin Haria]]
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| dissolved          = 2010 (rebranded)
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| successor          = [[Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights]]
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| location            = [[Glasgow]], Scotland
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| area_served        = Scotland
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| focus              = Racial equality, anti-discrimination, anti-racism advocacy
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| method              = Research, campaigning, policy advocacy
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| key_people          = [[Jatin Haria]] (founder and leader)<br>[[Jelina Rahman-Berlow]] (Chair 2005–2008)
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| registration_id    = SC196218 (as registered company)
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| website            = [No verified link available] (predecessor to current CRER site)
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The '''Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance''' ('''GARA''') was a Scottish anti-racism organisation founded in 1999 and based in [[Glasgow]].<ref name="CompaniesHouse">Companies House,''[https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC196218 COALITION FOR RACIAL EQUALITY AND RIGHTS]'' Find and update company information - GOV.UK, accessed March 2026.</ref> It focused on eliminating racial discrimination and harassment while promoting racial justice, initially as a local initiative before evolving into a broader entity.<ref name="CRERAbout">Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights,''[https://www.crer.org.uk/about About CRER]'', accessed March 2026.</ref> The organisation was rebranded in 2010 as the [[Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights]] (CRER), expanding its remit to a national level in Scotland.<ref name="ParliamentMotion">Scottish Parliament, ''[https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/votes-and-motions/S6M-19508 Celebrating 25 Years of the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights]'', 3 November 2025.</ref>
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Founded by [[Jatin Haria]], who had previously been involved in anti-racism work including as former secretary of Black Sections and chair of Unison's Black Members Committee, the Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance emerged in response to local needs identified through initiatives such as Glasgow City Council's Task Force Against Racism.<ref name="WikiARA">https://berniegrantarchive.org.uk/politics-black-sections-and-the-parliamentary-black-caucus/</ref> Under Haria's leadership as executive director, and with [[Jelina Rahman]] serving as Chair from 2005 to 2008, GARA supported community efforts, participated in campaigns against racism, and engaged in projects addressing racial harassment in Glasgow.<ref name="PAIH2008">Positive Action in Housing, ''[https://www.paih.org/uploads/13.-annual-report-2007-8-1_.pdf Annual Report 2007-8]'', accessed March 2026.</ref><ref name="GildedLily">Gilded Lily, ''[https://gilded-lily.org.uk/meet-the-team/ Meet The Team - Jelina Berlow-Rahman]'', accessed March 2026.</ref><ref>https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/AHGE3kguWr4NXKkpFkqDvCRfS9U/appointments</ref>
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[[Jelina Rahman]], a human rights solicitor specialising in immigration, asylum, family, and equality law, chaired GARA during a period of consolidation and active local advocacy.<ref name="GildedLily" /> She had earlier served as Secretary of the registered company (from September 2002) and became a Director in March 2006, continuing in that role until August 2010, shortly after the rebranding to CRER.<ref name="CompaniesHouseJelina">Companies House, ''[https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/ItU0JEeVK6jOJ8LMDWDGsF2sMpI/appointments Jelina RAHMAN personal appointments]'', accessed March 2026.</ref> This involvement bridged the organisation's transition from a Glasgow-focused group to a Scotland-wide coalition.<ref name="CompaniesHouse"/>
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The organisation played a role in early anti-racist efforts in Scotland, including coordination of events, youth projects, and advocacy for policy changes.<ref name="ParliamentMotion" /> In the late 2000s, with support from [[Glasgow City Council]], it transitioned into the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights, reflecting a shift to a more strategic, national focus on systemic racism and racial equality.<ref name="CRER20Years">Carole Young, CRER blog,  ''[https://www.crer.org.uk/blog/we-need-immediate-action-for-racial-equality-in-scotland We need immediate action for racial equality in Scotland]'', 10 June 2020.</ref> [[Jatin Haria]] continued as executive director of the successor organisation until his retirement in 2025, while Rahman's direct involvement concluded around the 2010 rebrand.<ref name="ParliamentMotion" /><ref name="CompaniesHouseJelina" />
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== History ==
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The Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance was established in 1999 following findings from Glasgow City Council's anti-racism task force.<ref name="OHCHR">https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/media/5880/Race/doc/Race.doc?m=1702657446953</ref> It operated under the name GARA and was registered as such until the name change to Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights in June 2010.<ref name="CompaniesHouse" /> Key activities included supporting anti-racist marches, youth anti-harassment projects, and community networking.<ref name="BBC2007">BBC News, ''[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-11851241 March and rally against racism in Glasgow]'', 27 November 2010, accessed March 2026.</ref>
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In the early 2000s, the Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance launched initiatives to combat racial inequality, including the 2000 formation of the Glasgow Voluntary Sector Race Equality Network<ref>https://www.crer.org.uk/glasgow-equality-work</ref> and coordinating Black History Month in Scotland from 2001.<ref>https://www.crer.org.uk/black-history-month</ref> Collaborating with Glasgow City Council, they addressed racial harassment and conducted research on social care for the Pakistani community and anti-racist education.<ref>https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/media/5880/Race/doc/Race.doc?m=1702657446953</ref><ref>https://www.gov.scot/publications/crer-ant-racist-policy-making-scotland-review/pages/11/</ref>
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[[Jelina Rahman]]'s chairmanship from 2005 to 2008 coincided with efforts to strengthen governance and community representation.<ref name="GildedLily" /> By the late 2000s, the organisation underwent rebranding to better reflect its growing scope beyond the city limits.<ref name="CRERAbout" />
  
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Formerly known as [[Glasgow Anti Racist Alliance]] (GARA), the [[Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights]] (CRER) is a Scottish anti-racism charity, based in Glasgow.
 
 
==People==
 
==People==
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*[[Jelina Rahman]]
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=== Leadership ===
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*[[Jatin Haria]] founded and led the organisation from its inception until the rebranding in 2010, and continued leading the successor CRER for 25 years.<ref name="ParliamentMotion" /><ref name="WikiARA" />
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*[[Kaushik Mistry]] - took over from Haria as Executive Director in 2026.<ref>https://tfn.scot/news/new-leader-for-racial-equality-group</ref>
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*[[Jelina Rahman-Berlow]] served as Chair of the [[Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance]] from 2005 until 2008.<ref name="GildedLily" /> She was appointed Secretary of the registered company on 26 September 2002 (resigned 15 March 2006) and served as Director from 15 March 2006 until 16 August 2010.<ref name="CompaniesHouseJelina" />
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=== Officers and Directors ===
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The table below list all current and former officers/directors/secretaries of the Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance (later rebranded as the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights, company number SC196218). Data is based on official company records from Companies House as of March 2026. The organisation has had a total of 76 officers historically, with 7 current/active officers and 69 resignations.
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All active officers share the correspondence address: 8 John Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 1JQ. No occupations are explicitly listed in the records beyond roles.
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==== Current Officers ====
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|+ Current Officers (as of March 2026)
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! Name !! Role !! Appointed !! Nationality !! Date of Birth !! Country of Residence
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| [[Jatin Haria]] || Secretary || 15 March 2006 || British || — || Scotland
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| [[Colin Robert Clark]] (Professor) || Director || 15 November 2014 || British || October 1970 || Scotland
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| [[Sandra Deslandes-Clark]] || Director || 22 April 2010 || British || April 1963 || Scotland
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| [[Daniel John Gunn]] || Director || 3 November 2012 || British || March 1979 || Scotland
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| [[Parveen Khan]] || Director || 2 April 2009 || British || July 1968 || Scotland
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| [[Colin Lee]] || Director || 9 March 2011 || British || July 1965 || Scotland
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| [[Eleanor McKnight]] || Director || 9 March 2011 || British || June 1959 || United Kingdom
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|}
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====Former Officers====
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|+ All Former Officers (69 resignations, full list)
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! Name !! Role !! Appointed !! Resigned !! Nationality !! Date of Birth !! Country of Residence
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| [[Subhash Kantilal Joshi]] || Secretary || 24 April 2000 || 8 May 2001 || British || — || —
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| [[Graham Lawrence Mochan]] || Secretary || 30 August 2001 || 26 September 2002 || British || — || —
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| [[Jelina Rahman]] || Secretary || 26 September 2002 || 15 March 2006 || British || — || —
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| [[T C Young]] || Secretary || 10 May 1999 || 24 April 2000 || — || — || —
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| [[Rizwan Ahmed]] || Director || 28 September 2001 || 22 March 2010 || British || April 1962 || Scotland
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| [[Zhura Kmatun Ahmed]] || Director || 28 September 2001 || 12 November 2002 || British || February 1966 || —
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| [[Ramiza Akhter]] || Director || 19 January 2001 || 12 November 2002 || British || May 1981 || —
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| [[Uzma Alam]] || Director || 12 November 2002 || 9 March 2011 || British || May 1980 || Scotland
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| [[Anela Anwar]] || Director || 16 October 2003 || 21 October 2005 || British || November 1981 || Scotland
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| [[Naheed Asghar-Hussain]] || Director || 12 September 2000 || 19 January 2001 || British || February 1969 || —
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| [[Umer Ashraf]] || Director || 19 January 2001 || 12 November 2002 || British || October 1984 || —
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| [[Ruby Bashir]] || Director || 7 November 2000 || 27 September 2001 || British || May 1972 || —
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| [[Ruth Black]] || Director || 19 August 2009 || 9 March 2011 || British || July 1964 || Scotland
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| [[Alexander Douglas Blackwood]] || Director || 18 May 1999 || 27 September 2001 || British || February 1952 || —
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| [[Jamie Allan Brown]] || Director || 16 October 2003 || 13 December 2006 || British || June 1987 || —
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| [[David Morrison Cerretti]] || Director || 25 August 1999 || 3 May 2002 || British || November 1966 || —
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| [[Nazir Ahmed Chaudhry]] || Director || 28 February 2001 || 25 September 2003 || British || October 1933 || —
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| [[Maggie Chetty]] || Director || 18 May 1999 || 3 May 2002 || British || July 1943 || United Kingdom
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| [[Sylvia Cowan]] || Director || 7 November 2000 || 13 December 2006 || British || March 1948 || —
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| [[Sarah Elizabeth Craig]] || Director || 7 July 1999 || 30 November 1999 || British || November 1960 || —
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| [[Colin Duff]] || Director || 9 March 2011 || 26 March 2018 || British || May 1971 || Scotland
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| [[Peter William Duncan]] || Director || 26 September 2002 || 11 December 2008 || British || October 1943 || Scotland
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| [[John Eric Thomas Eldridge]] (Professor) || Director || 12 September 2000 || 3 May 2002 || British || May 1936 || —
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| [[Patricia Claire Elsmie]] || Director || 22 April 2010 || 9 September 2011 || British || September 1954 || United Kingdom
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| [[Rozanne Foyer]] || Director || 28 September 2001 || 29 September 2004 || British || November 1972 || United Kingdom
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| [[Rafik Gardee]] (Dr) || Director || 15 March 2006 || 9 September 2011 || British || August 1940 || Scotland
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| [[Derek Sian Goh]] || Director || 7 June 1999 || 12 September 2000 || British || September 1947 || —
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| [[Archibald Graham]] (Councillor) || Director || 18 May 1999 || 17 June 2003 || British || August 1956 || United Kingdom
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| [[Irene Graham]] || Director || 25 September 2003 || 1 June 2007 || British || May 1950 || United Kingdom
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| [[Kay Hampton]] (Professor) || Director || 2 June 2011 || 9 September 2011 || British || December 1957 || Scotland
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| [[Nicholas John Harrison]] || Director || 10 May 1999 || 18 May 1999 || British || June 1974 || —
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| [[Ian Michael Hepburn]] || Director || 18 May 1999 || 6 July 1999 || British || February 1957 || Scotland
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| [[Salma Iqbal]] || Director || 28 September 2001 || 12 November 2002 || British || November 1982 || —
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| [[Subhash Kantilal Joshi]] || Director || 24 February 2000 || 8 May 2001 || British || June 1953 || —
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| [[Subhash Kantilal Joshi]] || Director || 18 May 1999 || 18 February 2000 || British || June 1953 || —
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| [[Kiran Kaur]] || Director || 2 March 2006 || 13 December 2006 || British || April 1985 || —
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| [[Pramila Kaur]] || Director || 28 September 2001 || 26 June 2025 || British || August 1961 || Scotland
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| [[Satvinder Kaur]] || Director || 19 January 2001 || 12 November 2002 || British || July 1984 || —
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| [[Faisal Kayani]] || Director || 7 November 2000 || 12 November 2002 || British || December 1982 || United Kingdom
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| [[Nazia Khaliq]] || Director || 7 November 2000 || 12 November 2002 || British || September 1977 || —
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| [[Omprakash Kishanchand Khanna]] || Director || 12 September 2000 || 25 September 2003 || British || March 1936 || —
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| [[Jean Mutheu Ndanu Kyula]] || Director || 16 October 2003 || 13 December 2006 || Kenyan || November 1983 || —
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| [[Alan Che Kin Lee]] || Director || 12 November 2002 || 25 September 2003 || British || June 1982 || —
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| [[Hanzala Shaheen Malik]] || Director || 30 August 2001 || 17 June 2003 || British || November 1956 || Scotland
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| [[Allan Yung-Kent Man]] || Director || 7 November 2000 || 27 September 2001 || British || September 1981 || —
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| [[Ingrid McClements]] || Director || 12 September 2000 || 25 September 2003 || British || December 1948 || —
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| [[Samantha McFarlane]] || Director || 26 September 2002 || 25 September 2003 || British || June 1964 || —
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| [[Roxana Corral Navas Meechan]] || Director || 2 June 2011 || 31 December 2015 || Spanish || June 1957 || Scotland
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| [[Isobel Margaret Millar]] || Director || 15 March 2006 || 29 August 2007 || British || January 1955 || —
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| [[Graham Lawrence Mochan]] || Director || 3 May 2000 || 3 May 2002 || British || September 1950 || United Kingdom
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| [[Shabnum Mustapha]] || Director || 9 March 2011 || 3 November 2012 || British || February 1979 || Scotland
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| [[Ahid Ojaghi]] || Director || 13 December 2006 || 2 April 2009 || British || September 1978 || Scotland
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| [[Attia Parvais]] || Director || 7 November 2000 || 27 September 2001 || British || July 1983 || —
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| [[Sonia Michelle Puri]] || Director || 26 September 2002 || 25 September 2003 || British || October 1976 || —
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| [[Irfan Rabbani]] || Director || 20 August 2007 || 8 May 2009 || British || April 1962 || Scotland
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| [[Jelina Rahman]] || Director || 15 March 2006 || 16 August 2010 || British || January 1979 || Scotland
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| [[Jelina Rahman]] || Director || 26 September 2002 || 25 September 2003 || British || January 1979 || —
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| [[Mohammed Razaq]] (Councillor) || Director || 29 August 2007 || 8 November 2010 || British || March 1955 || United Kingdom
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| [[Mohammed Razaq]] (Councillor) || Director || 7 November 2000 || 3 May 2002 || British || March 1955 || United Kingdom
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| [[Anita Louise Shelton]] || Director || 18 May 1999 || 27 September 2001 || American/USA || July 1942 || Scotland
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| [[Shabnam Sherafaty]] || Director || 12 November 2002 || 13 December 2006 || Iranian || August 1983 || —
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| [[Laraine Shields]] || Director || 10 May 1999 || 18 May 1999 || British || January 1956 || —
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| [[Mandeep Singh]] || Director || 19 January 2001 || 25 September 2003 || British || August 1979 || United Kingdom
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| [[Austin Smith]] || Director || 12 September 2000 || 30 August 2001 || British || July 1965 || —
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| [[Jonathan Emmanuel Squire]] || Director || 30 November 1999 || 3 May 2002 || British || August 1952 || Scotland
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| [[Kofi Tordzro]] || Director || 28 September 2001 || 9 March 2011 || British || February 1957 || Scotland
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| [[Kalim Uddin]] || Director || 28 September 2001 || 3 May 2002 || British || December 1971 || —
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| [[Nafeesa Younis]] || Director || 19 January 2001 || 12 November 2002 || British || June 1981 || —
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| [[Saqib Yousaf]] || Director || 12 November 2002 || 25 September 2003 || British || November 1985 || —
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== See also ==
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[[Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights]]
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[[Jatin Haria]]
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[[Jelina Rahman]]
  
 
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[[Category:Anti-racism organisations in Scotland]]
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[[Category:British anti-racist/anti-fascist groups]]
 
[[Category:British anti-racist/anti-fascist groups]]

Latest revision as of 13:12, 23 March 2026

Former name of the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights, a Scottish anti-racism charity


Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance
Type Anti-racism charity (defunct name)
Founded
Founder(s) Jatin Haria
Dissolved 2010 (rebranded)
Registration ID SC196218 (as registered company)
Status
Headquarters
Location Glasgow, Scotland
Area served Scotland
Services
Registration
Key people Jatin Haria (founder and leader)
Jelina Rahman-Berlow (Chair 2005–2008)
Website [No verified link available] (predecessor to current CRER site)
Remarks


The Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance (GARA) was a Scottish anti-racism organisation founded in 1999 and based in Glasgow.[1] It focused on eliminating racial discrimination and harassment while promoting racial justice, initially as a local initiative before evolving into a broader entity.[2] The organisation was rebranded in 2010 as the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER), expanding its remit to a national level in Scotland.[3]

Founded by Jatin Haria, who had previously been involved in anti-racism work including as former secretary of Black Sections and chair of Unison's Black Members Committee, the Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance emerged in response to local needs identified through initiatives such as Glasgow City Council's Task Force Against Racism.[4] Under Haria's leadership as executive director, and with Jelina Rahman serving as Chair from 2005 to 2008, GARA supported community efforts, participated in campaigns against racism, and engaged in projects addressing racial harassment in Glasgow.[5][6][7]

Jelina Rahman, a human rights solicitor specialising in immigration, asylum, family, and equality law, chaired GARA during a period of consolidation and active local advocacy.[6] She had earlier served as Secretary of the registered company (from September 2002) and became a Director in March 2006, continuing in that role until August 2010, shortly after the rebranding to CRER.[8] This involvement bridged the organisation's transition from a Glasgow-focused group to a Scotland-wide coalition.[1] The organisation played a role in early anti-racist efforts in Scotland, including coordination of events, youth projects, and advocacy for policy changes.[3] In the late 2000s, with support from Glasgow City Council, it transitioned into the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights, reflecting a shift to a more strategic, national focus on systemic racism and racial equality.[9] Jatin Haria continued as executive director of the successor organisation until his retirement in 2025, while Rahman's direct involvement concluded around the 2010 rebrand.[3][8]

History

The Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance was established in 1999 following findings from Glasgow City Council's anti-racism task force.[10] It operated under the name GARA and was registered as such until the name change to Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights in June 2010.[1] Key activities included supporting anti-racist marches, youth anti-harassment projects, and community networking.[11]

In the early 2000s, the Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance launched initiatives to combat racial inequality, including the 2000 formation of the Glasgow Voluntary Sector Race Equality Network[12] and coordinating Black History Month in Scotland from 2001.[13] Collaborating with Glasgow City Council, they addressed racial harassment and conducted research on social care for the Pakistani community and anti-racist education.[14][15]

Jelina Rahman's chairmanship from 2005 to 2008 coincided with efforts to strengthen governance and community representation.[6] By the late 2000s, the organisation underwent rebranding to better reflect its growing scope beyond the city limits.[2]

People

Leadership

  • Jatin Haria founded and led the organisation from its inception until the rebranding in 2010, and continued leading the successor CRER for 25 years.[3][4]
  • Kaushik Mistry - took over from Haria as Executive Director in 2026.[16]
  • Jelina Rahman-Berlow served as Chair of the Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance from 2005 until 2008.[6] She was appointed Secretary of the registered company on 26 September 2002 (resigned 15 March 2006) and served as Director from 15 March 2006 until 16 August 2010.[8]

Officers and Directors

The table below list all current and former officers/directors/secretaries of the Glasgow Anti-Racist Alliance (later rebranded as the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights, company number SC196218). Data is based on official company records from Companies House as of March 2026. The organisation has had a total of 76 officers historically, with 7 current/active officers and 69 resignations.

All active officers share the correspondence address: 8 John Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 1JQ. No occupations are explicitly listed in the records beyond roles.

Current Officers

Current Officers (as of March 2026)
Name Role Appointed Nationality Date of Birth Country of Residence
Jatin Haria Secretary 15 March 2006 British — Scotland
Colin Robert Clark (Professor) Director 15 November 2014 British October 1970 Scotland
Sandra Deslandes-Clark Director 22 April 2010 British April 1963 Scotland
Daniel John Gunn Director 3 November 2012 British March 1979 Scotland
Parveen Khan Director 2 April 2009 British July 1968 Scotland
Colin Lee Director 9 March 2011 British July 1965 Scotland
Eleanor McKnight Director 9 March 2011 British June 1959 United Kingdom

Former Officers

All Former Officers (69 resignations, full list)
Name Role Appointed Resigned Nationality Date of Birth Country of Residence
Subhash Kantilal Joshi Secretary 24 April 2000 8 May 2001 British — —
Graham Lawrence Mochan Secretary 30 August 2001 26 September 2002 British — —
Jelina Rahman Secretary 26 September 2002 15 March 2006 British — —
T C Young Secretary 10 May 1999 24 April 2000 — — —
Rizwan Ahmed Director 28 September 2001 22 March 2010 British April 1962 Scotland
Zhura Kmatun Ahmed Director 28 September 2001 12 November 2002 British February 1966 —
Ramiza Akhter Director 19 January 2001 12 November 2002 British May 1981 —
Uzma Alam Director 12 November 2002 9 March 2011 British May 1980 Scotland
Anela Anwar Director 16 October 2003 21 October 2005 British November 1981 Scotland
Naheed Asghar-Hussain Director 12 September 2000 19 January 2001 British February 1969 —
Umer Ashraf Director 19 January 2001 12 November 2002 British October 1984 —
Ruby Bashir Director 7 November 2000 27 September 2001 British May 1972 —
Ruth Black Director 19 August 2009 9 March 2011 British July 1964 Scotland
Alexander Douglas Blackwood Director 18 May 1999 27 September 2001 British February 1952 —
Jamie Allan Brown Director 16 October 2003 13 December 2006 British June 1987 —
David Morrison Cerretti Director 25 August 1999 3 May 2002 British November 1966 —
Nazir Ahmed Chaudhry Director 28 February 2001 25 September 2003 British October 1933 —
Maggie Chetty Director 18 May 1999 3 May 2002 British July 1943 United Kingdom
Sylvia Cowan Director 7 November 2000 13 December 2006 British March 1948 —
Sarah Elizabeth Craig Director 7 July 1999 30 November 1999 British November 1960 —
Colin Duff Director 9 March 2011 26 March 2018 British May 1971 Scotland
Peter William Duncan Director 26 September 2002 11 December 2008 British October 1943 Scotland
John Eric Thomas Eldridge (Professor) Director 12 September 2000 3 May 2002 British May 1936 —
Patricia Claire Elsmie Director 22 April 2010 9 September 2011 British September 1954 United Kingdom
Rozanne Foyer Director 28 September 2001 29 September 2004 British November 1972 United Kingdom
Rafik Gardee (Dr) Director 15 March 2006 9 September 2011 British August 1940 Scotland
Derek Sian Goh Director 7 June 1999 12 September 2000 British September 1947 —
Archibald Graham (Councillor) Director 18 May 1999 17 June 2003 British August 1956 United Kingdom
Irene Graham Director 25 September 2003 1 June 2007 British May 1950 United Kingdom
Kay Hampton (Professor) Director 2 June 2011 9 September 2011 British December 1957 Scotland
Nicholas John Harrison Director 10 May 1999 18 May 1999 British June 1974 —
Ian Michael Hepburn Director 18 May 1999 6 July 1999 British February 1957 Scotland
Salma Iqbal Director 28 September 2001 12 November 2002 British November 1982 —
Subhash Kantilal Joshi Director 24 February 2000 8 May 2001 British June 1953 —
Subhash Kantilal Joshi Director 18 May 1999 18 February 2000 British June 1953 —
Kiran Kaur Director 2 March 2006 13 December 2006 British April 1985 —
Pramila Kaur Director 28 September 2001 26 June 2025 British August 1961 Scotland
Satvinder Kaur Director 19 January 2001 12 November 2002 British July 1984 —
Faisal Kayani Director 7 November 2000 12 November 2002 British December 1982 United Kingdom
Nazia Khaliq Director 7 November 2000 12 November 2002 British September 1977 —
Omprakash Kishanchand Khanna Director 12 September 2000 25 September 2003 British March 1936 —
Jean Mutheu Ndanu Kyula Director 16 October 2003 13 December 2006 Kenyan November 1983 —
Alan Che Kin Lee Director 12 November 2002 25 September 2003 British June 1982 —
Hanzala Shaheen Malik Director 30 August 2001 17 June 2003 British November 1956 Scotland
Allan Yung-Kent Man Director 7 November 2000 27 September 2001 British September 1981 —
Ingrid McClements Director 12 September 2000 25 September 2003 British December 1948 —
Samantha McFarlane Director 26 September 2002 25 September 2003 British June 1964 —
Roxana Corral Navas Meechan Director 2 June 2011 31 December 2015 Spanish June 1957 Scotland
Isobel Margaret Millar Director 15 March 2006 29 August 2007 British January 1955 —
Graham Lawrence Mochan Director 3 May 2000 3 May 2002 British September 1950 United Kingdom
Shabnum Mustapha Director 9 March 2011 3 November 2012 British February 1979 Scotland
Ahid Ojaghi Director 13 December 2006 2 April 2009 British September 1978 Scotland
Attia Parvais Director 7 November 2000 27 September 2001 British July 1983 —
Sonia Michelle Puri Director 26 September 2002 25 September 2003 British October 1976 —
Irfan Rabbani Director 20 August 2007 8 May 2009 British April 1962 Scotland
Jelina Rahman Director 15 March 2006 16 August 2010 British January 1979 Scotland
Jelina Rahman Director 26 September 2002 25 September 2003 British January 1979 —
Mohammed Razaq (Councillor) Director 29 August 2007 8 November 2010 British March 1955 United Kingdom
Mohammed Razaq (Councillor) Director 7 November 2000 3 May 2002 British March 1955 United Kingdom
Anita Louise Shelton Director 18 May 1999 27 September 2001 American/USA July 1942 Scotland
Shabnam Sherafaty Director 12 November 2002 13 December 2006 Iranian August 1983 —
Laraine Shields Director 10 May 1999 18 May 1999 British January 1956 —
Mandeep Singh Director 19 January 2001 25 September 2003 British August 1979 United Kingdom
Austin Smith Director 12 September 2000 30 August 2001 British July 1965 —
Jonathan Emmanuel Squire Director 30 November 1999 3 May 2002 British August 1952 Scotland
Kofi Tordzro Director 28 September 2001 9 March 2011 British February 1957 Scotland
Kalim Uddin Director 28 September 2001 3 May 2002 British December 1971 —
Nafeesa Younis Director 19 January 2001 12 November 2002 British June 1981 —
Saqib Yousaf Director 12 November 2002 25 September 2003 British November 1985 —

See also

Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights Jatin Haria Jelina Rahman

Resources

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Companies House,COALITION FOR RACIAL EQUALITY AND RIGHTS Find and update company information - GOV.UK, accessed March 2026.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights,About CRER, accessed March 2026.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Scottish Parliament, Celebrating 25 Years of the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights, 3 November 2025.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://berniegrantarchive.org.uk/politics-black-sections-and-the-parliamentary-black-caucus/
  5. ↑ Positive Action in Housing, Annual Report 2007-8, accessed March 2026.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Gilded Lily, Meet The Team - Jelina Berlow-Rahman, accessed March 2026.
  7. ↑ https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/AHGE3kguWr4NXKkpFkqDvCRfS9U/appointments
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Companies House, Jelina RAHMAN personal appointments, accessed March 2026.
  9. ↑ Carole Young, CRER blog, We need immediate action for racial equality in Scotland, 10 June 2020.
  10. ↑ https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/media/5880/Race/doc/Race.doc?m=1702657446953
  11. ↑ BBC News, March and rally against racism in Glasgow, 27 November 2010, accessed March 2026.
  12. ↑ https://www.crer.org.uk/glasgow-equality-work
  13. ↑ https://www.crer.org.uk/black-history-month
  14. ↑ https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/media/5880/Race/doc/Race.doc?m=1702657446953
  15. ↑ https://www.gov.scot/publications/crer-ant-racist-policy-making-scotland-review/pages/11/
  16. ↑ https://tfn.scot/news/new-leader-for-racial-equality-group
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