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Hope Rises: £100k Fuels Grassroots Charity Against Hate
10 Dec
Summary
- Over £100,000 raised in less than a week for the Hope appeal.
- Appeal supports five charities working against division and racism.
- Grassroots projects focus on common ground, from housing to clubs.

The Hope appeal has rapidly garnered over £100,000 from donations within a single week, demonstrating significant public support for combating societal division. This fundraising effort specifically aids five grassroots charities—Citizens UK, The Linking Network, Locality, Hope Unlimited, and Who Is Your Neighbour?—which are actively working to counter distrust, racism, and division.
These partner organizations implement inspiring projects to reconnect communities and build local resilience. Their work encompasses a wide range of initiatives, from restoring public spaces like libraries and parks to running essential services such as food banks, job training programs, and youth clubs. They focus on identifying shared community interests and fostering unity.
The appeal was launched amid rising concerns about far-right activism, the demonization of migrants, and resurgent racism. By supporting these charities, the initiative aims to provide a concrete antidote to despair and division, celebrating voluntary efforts that transform lives and promote social justice at the community level.




