Everything you need to know about voting

Register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. It takes a couple of minutes. Read more

Engaging

People across the country feel cut off from politics. HOPE not hate is one of the leading organisations ensuring under-represented and disenfranchised individuals and communities are engaged in the democratic process. This might be young people and students, migrants and BAME communities, or those living in private rented accommodation, who have been affected by rule changes to voter registration. HOPE not hate organises and mobilises those most in need of a voice.

Vote for HOPE

We’ve launched the VOTE for HOPE campaign to encourage people from all walks of life to register - and vote - in the upcoming General Election. Read more

Everything you need to know about voting

London 2018

Running from September 2017, through to the May 2018 London local elections, HOPE not hate are bringing together old and new national and local partners in this exciting campaign. Read more

Students and Young People

Since 2015, HOPE not hate has worked with many different partners to encourage young people and students to engage democratically. Read more

Our voter registration work

HOPE not hate believes that when people feel that they have no avenue to express their views that alienation sets in and individuals and communities can become susceptible to extremism. Read more

Latest

HOPE at home

Join us at HOPE at HOME 2020 This year, instead of an Annual Dinner, we're running an online fundraiser
New: Virtual Lessons Now Available

While schools will remain open during the new lockdown, teachers are taking precautions to limit outside visitors. To best support schools, HOPE not hate Charitable Trust has moved to offer free workshops. Our sessions help to develop students understanding what prejudice means on a day-to-day level.
Young People in the Time of COVID-19

A Fear and HOPE study of 16-24 year olds This new report looks at how fear and hope shape the attitudes and behaviours of young people, aged 16-24, in Britain today
Great Get Together 2020

Join us as we celebrate this year's Great Get Together! Over the past four years communities up and down the country have come together to celebrate the life of Jo Cox MP, and we’ve run hundreds of events together with community groups, with people around the country showing that we have more in common.

Our Team
About Us

Hate destroys lives. HOPE not hate Charitable Trust works in the UK to build communities and celebrate shared identities. We campaign for a world free from mistrust and racism.
England's Flag belongs to all Britons

The result of the semi-final was disappointing, but football has already "come home". England's team can hold its head high because we are all proud of Southgate's diverse young team.
Faith and deeds

Yesterday saw the teargassing and beating of peaceful protesters outside the church of St John's Church which sits on the north side of the White House in Washington D.C. Priests and Clergy were attacked by the police in the process. HOPE not hate Charitable Trust board member Peter Adams, himself a Christian leader, reflects on the role of faith leaders in opposing this violence, and the violence meted out to Black communities by those in authority.
What We Do

HOPE not hate uses research, education and public engagement to challenge mistrust and racism, and helps to build communities that are inclusive, celebrate shared identities and are resilient to hate.
Community Network

We have an amazing network of volunteers, making differences in communites. Can you be part of it?
HOPE in the classroom

Our Education Unit is creating a catalyst towards positive behavioural change in schools across England and Wales to act as a springboard towards a more inclusive society.
Volunteer
The problematic art of humanising Muslims

Ramadan is over and with it ends iftars – the meal eaten to break the fast at sunset. The month has become a great tool for those working on interfaith as the number of community iftars grows and activities such as solidarity fasting have become more common. But efforts to humanise a community that is often painted with a broad terrorist brush contains its own pitfalls.
Confronting Islamophobia in the classroom

“I hate Muslims, I’m afraid of them, when you walked into the room I was afraid.”