Guardian Readers Raise Over £1 Million to Combat Social Division and Hatred
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📰 The quick summary: The Guardian’s Hope appeal raised over £1 million to support five grassroots charities working to counter social division, racism, and hatred through community-building initiatives.
📈 One key stat: More than 10,000 readers contributed to the appeal, collectively raising £1,035,000 including Gift Aid to help organizations that foster empathy and tolerance.
💬 One key quote: “I’m delighted that Guardian readers responded with such generosity, warmth and solidarity. Your donations will make a positive difference, sending a clear message about standing up to hate and bringing people together.”
1️⃣ The big picture: The Guardian newspaper has successfully raised more than £1 million through its Hope charity appeal, supporting five grassroots organizations that combat social division and hatred. These partner charities – Citizens UK, the Linking Network, Locality, Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust and Who Is Your Neighbour? – run initiatives that build community connections and foster tolerance across diverse populations. The campaign was launched in response to growing concerns about increased racism, refugee demonization, and far-right demonstrations in Britain. Over the past six weeks, the Guardian has featured stories highlighting these organizations’ inspiring work bridging divides and creating positive change in local communities.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: The significant financial support allows these grassroots organizations to expand their critical work in fostering empathy and tolerance at a time when social divisions are deepening. Programs that bring diverse communities together through shared activities can continue and grow, reaching more people across the UK. Local initiatives addressing affordable housing, youth clubs, arts projects, and food kitchens now have additional resources to create meaningful community change. The successful fundraising sends a powerful message that many citizens actively oppose hatred and support organizations working toward social cohesion. Over the past 11 years, Guardian appeals have raised more than £16 million for various social causes, creating a substantial positive impact.
3️⃣ What’s next: The donated funds will help organizations like the Linking Network engage more children and young people in building connected communities. Locality plans to use the donations to create resilience, pride, and opportunity in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Who Is Your Neighbour? will grow their work in bringing conversations that matter to more communities across the country.
Read the full story here: The Guardian – Guardian’s Hope appeal raises more than £1m for charities opposing hatred
