Guardian readers raise more than £850,000 as charity appeal enters final days | Charities
The Guardian’s Hope appeal has raised more than £850,000 so far, thanks to the ongoing support of generous readers for our five inspirational charity partners whose work aims to tackle division, racism and hatred.
The 2025 Guardian appeal raises funds for five charities: Citizens UK, the Linking Network, Locality, Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust and Who Is Your Neighbor?
The Hope appeal, which is in its final few days, aims to raise £1 million for grassroots voluntary organizations campaigning against extremism, violence and abuse, anti-immigrant rhetoric and the reemergence of “1970s-style racism”.
The call attracted the attention of thousands of readers. One of them emailed us and said: “I am very concerned about the divisiveness that is building in the UK. Bringing people together is a powerful way to alleviate this… I’m delighted that the Guardian has chosen these charities for its appeal.”
One donor wrote: “I am appalled to hear the hateful and divisive rhetoric of so many politicians and people in power. I want to help people who are trying to help those in need, no matter where they come from, no matter what their skin color.”
Another said: “I am happy to contribute as much as I can to the understanding between the neighborhood and the people in this country. Wherever we come from, we are brothers, we are a human family.”
All five charities deliver practical projects designed to encourage empathy and tolerance, build trust and drive positive change on issues important to local communities, from affordable housing to youth clubs, arts projects to food banks.
A series of articles and films highlighting the work of charities include Josh Halliday’s dramatic account of how UK Nationals, local faith groups and individuals came together to confront the threat of a racist attack on a Liverpool refugee support center in 2024.
Taj Ali’s Guardian film featured the work of Locality affiliate Back on the Map, a community organization revitalizing a Sunderland neighborhood following the far-right riots of 2024. Taj is also the author of Who’s Your Neighbor? He also worked with. making a short film about the art of having difficult conversations about race and immigration.
Gurinder Josan Singh, chief executive of the Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Guardian readers for your generous support. We believe your donations will make a huge difference to bringing people together and building hope by funding local organizations at the forefront of the fight against hate and division.”
