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.
From the international stage to grassroots football pitches across Wales, Month of Action Cymru 2026 has brought together clubs, players, coaches and communities to send one powerful message: racism has no place in football or society.
Show Racism the Red Card Scotland (SRtRC) is set to deliver its biggest Weekend of Action yet bringing together 92 teams from across the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL), Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) and Scottish FA Cup.
Show Racism the Red Card Wales is inviting individuals, educators, organisations and community groups across Wales to join a series of online “How to Talk About…” webinars this December, designed to build confidence, challenge racism and support meaningful conversations about anti-racism.
Show Racism the Red Card & Newcastle United Supporters Trust (NUST) are coming together for a special evening celebrating 30 years of challenging racism, promoting equality and bringing communities together through football.
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.
