Show Racism the Red Card was established in January 1996, thanks in part to a donation by then Newcastle United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop.
In 1990s Newcastle, Shaka was at a petrol station near St James’ Park when he was confronted with a group of young people shouting racist abuse at him. After one of the group realised that they had been shouting at Shaka Hislop, the Newcastle United football player, they came over to ask for an autograph.
This week, our Scottish education team worked with pupils at St. Athanasius Primary School.
A maternity cover education opportunity has arisen to join our Welsh Team based in Cardiff. Applications close Sunday 13th September 2026 at 23.59
Show Racism the Red Card celebrated a huge milestone in the charity’s history as supporters, partners, sporting figures and friends of the charity came together at Cardiff City Stadium to mark our 30th Anniversary.
The Southern Region team had a fantastic day at Oxford United, delivering two engaging anti-racism education sessions with young footballers across the city.
Watch our honorary president Shaka Hislop, CEO Ged Grebby, and a host of faces from our organisation look back at 25 years of Show Racism the Red Card.
Shaka Hislop is joined by an array of star sportspeople, from John Barnes to Tony Bellew, and Gareth Southgate to Nigel de Jong.
We provide educational workshops, training sessions, multimedia packages, and a whole host of other resources, all with the purpose of tackling racism in society. Established in January 1996, the organisation utilises the high-profile status of football and football players to publicise its message. Across Britain, Show Racism the Red Card delivers training to more than 50,000 individuals per year.
