The Guardian has raised more than £1m for over 10,000 readers in its Hope appeal to support grassroots charities working to combat social division, racism and hatred with practical community projects.
The appeal closed on Jan. 15 and will have five partner charities that will share the donations: Citizens UK, the Linking Network, Locality, Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust and Who Is Your Neighbour?
Part of an annual charity tradition since 2015, this appeal set out to support a positive response to rising societal polarization and hatred, building on the success of past appeals for causes like child poverty and climate action.
Over the past 11 years the Guardian appeal has raised more than £16m for good causes including refugee support, homelessness, child poverty, victims of conflict, and the climate crisis