TRIYBE and the Community Led Research Pilot

TRIYBE were one of the six community organisations who participated in the Community Led Research Pilot (CLRP). TRIYBE are a community group in Reading who support communities and individuals to create positive change by challenging systems of oppression, racism and inequality.

The Community-Led Research Pilot (CLRP) was a programme of six projects which were co-created between community groups across Reading and Slough, the University of Reading (UoR), the British Science Association (BSA), and funded UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

As part of the pilot, TRIYBE investigated the chemicals that go into commonly used black hair products and their impact on the health and cultural identity of the local community.  

Core research theme: Investigating the chemicals that go into Black hair products. 

Community Leader:  Claudette Maharaj, Tyler Hinkson and Sharon Titus 

Researchers: Symiah Barnett - PhD student in Chemistry, Loughborough University and Dr Tamanda Walker LAHRI Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Leeds 

During the pilot, TRIYBE developed a Black Hair Care Research Survey, where they’re collecting gathering evidence about Black hair care.

As part of the concluded pilot, each group co-produced a series of tools and resources, including research findings, case studies, and videos:

TRIYBE Case Study

TRIYBE end-of-project video

If you would like to know more about the Community Led Research Pilot, get in touch at [email protected]