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About us
Who we are
The Anti-Apartheid Legacy Trust (AALT) preserves and engages audiences with the heritage of the global movement against apartheid, with a particular focus on Britain’s role and its connections to Southern Africa’s struggle for freedom.
Through exhibitions, education, research, and community engagement, we connect this history to contemporary conversations around anti-racism, social justice, and civic participation.
In 2026, we will open the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre (AALC) at 28 Penton Street - a newly restored historic site that once served as the African National Congress-in-exile's London HQ. The AALC will be Europe’s first museum, engagement platform and education centre dedicated to this history, creating a permanent space to explore the power of solidarity and collective action.
Our vision is to empower communities today through unlocking the heritage of anti-apartheid, exploring how solidarity and anti-racism can change the world.
Our culture and values
Our work is rooted in the values of the anti-apartheid movement: solidarity, justice, equality, and collective action.
We are a small, collaborative organisation, working closely with communities, partners, and contributors to co-create meaningful and impactful work. We value openness, respect, and critical thinking, and we encourage staff to bring ideas, take initiative, and contribute to shaping the organisation as it grows.
As we move towards opening the AALC, we are building a team that is adaptable, thoughtful, and committed to delivering high-quality work in a dynamic environment. We support flexible working where possible and recognise the importance of wellbeing alongside ambition and delivery.
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy
AALT is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and supportive working environment for all staff, freelancers, volunteers, and partners.
Our work centres the histories and experiences of those who have been underrepresented or marginalised, and we actively seek to reflect this in our recruitment, programming, and organisational practices. We are committed to removing barriers to participation and employment, and to ensuring that opportunities are accessible to people from a wide range of backgrounds.
We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to ongoing learning and reflection, and to embedding inclusive practice across all areas of our work.
