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

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Why we need hopeful towns

"We want to work with local people to come up with practical ideas which can stop divisive narratives taking hold in the first place."

6 ways you can support our work

I have never…

What a class in rural Norfolk taught me, and how I managed to turn that lesson into a new reality.

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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.

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

HOPE not hate has organised for over a decade to challenge hate. Now we need your help.

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.

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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.”

Difficult Conversations

Fear and HOPE research shows that the British public are increasingly polarised on a range of issues.