The 2025 appeal is helping charities that bring divided communities together and promote tolerance
The Guardian’s Hope appeal has raised more than £350,000 for inspirational grassroots charities that bring divided communities together, promote tolerance and positive change, and tackle racism and hatred.
The figure, raised in less than two weeks, includes more than £30,000 donated during the annual telethon last Saturday, when more than 40 journalists including John Crace, Polly Toynbee and Simon Hattenstone were on hand to take readers’ calls.
The 2025 appeal is raising funds for five charities: Citizens UK, The Linking Network, Locality, Hope Unlimited and Who Is Your Neighbour?
Against a backdrop of extremist violence and rhetoric, growing demonisation of migrants, harassment and abuse of charities, and the re-emergence of “1970s-style racism”, our partner charities are delivering practical projects designed to promote empathy, build trust and establish common values.
