Stop Hate UK is one of the leading national organisations working to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity. Stop Hate UK provides independent, confidential and accessible reporting and support for victims, witnesses and third parties.
The organisation started life in 1995 as a service for victims of racial harassment. The project was established in direct response to the murder of Stephen Lawrence. In 2006 they launched the Stop Hate Line to respond to Recommendation 16 of The Stephen Lawrence Inquiry. They re-launched as Stop Hate UK in 2007 to reflect the wider remit of supporting people affected by all forms of Hate Crime in locations across the UK.
Stop Hate UK works alongside local strategic partnerships to tackle Hate Crime and discrimination, encourage reporting and support the individuals and communities it affects. Their helplines enable people to access independent support and information, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
In 2013 they launched the Stop Learning Disability Hate Crime Line, a service for England and Wales, which was funded by the Ministry of Justice. The Stop Learning Disability Hate Crime Line provides support to people affected by Learning Disability Hate Crime, whether as a victim, a witness or third party within the areas where we are commissioned.
In January 2015, the Stop Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Hate Crime Line, funded by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, was launched across England, Scotland and Wales. The LGBT* line provides information, advice, support and telephone-based advocacy to LGBT* people who are experiencing Hate Crime or incidents as a result of their identity or perceived identity. Witnesses of incidents can also report and receive support via the helpline.
Report all Hate Crimes
Stop Hate UK offer independent and confidential Hate Crime reporting services in commissioned areas around the UK (Newcastle is a commissioned area and a full list of areas can be found by visiting the website https://www.stophateuk.org/stop-hate-areas/) , whether you are a victim of Hate Crime, you have witnessed incident you believe to be a Hate Crime or you are a third party to an incident that could be a Hate Crime. .
They can be contacted 24 hours a day in the following ways:
On the phone: 0800 138 1625
In a text: 07717 989 025 (Texts are charged at your standard network rate)
With text relay: 18001 0800 138 1625 (For people who are deaf, or have speech or hearing impairments)
In the post: PO Box 851, Leeds LS1 9QS
Additional options on reporting can be found on their website http://www.stophateuk.org/talk-to-us/
Report LGBT* Hate Crimes
Stop Hate UK offer independent and confidential information, advice and support to anybody affected by LGBT* Hate Crime.
Whether you have been directly affected (as a victim) or you have witnessed something you believe to be a LGBT* Hate Crime incident, the Stop LGBT* Hate Crime helpline is available.
They can be contacted 24 hours a day in the following ways:
On the phone: 0808 801 0661
In an email: talk@stophateuk.org
In a text: 07717 989 025 (Texts are charged at your standard network rate)
With text relay: 18001 0808 801 0661 (For people who are deaf, or have speech or hearing impairments)
In the post: PO Box 851, Leeds LS1 9QS
Additional options on reporting can be found on their website https://www.stophateuk.org/report-lgb-and-t-hate-crime/
Report Learning Disability Hate Crimes
Stop Hate UK offer independent and confidential information, advice and support to anybody affected by Learning Disability Hate Crime.
Whether you are a victim of Learning Disability Hate Crime or you have witnessed an incident you believe to be a Learning Disability Hate Crime, the Stop learning disability Hate Crime helpline is available.
They can be contacted 24 hours a day in the following ways:
On the phone: 0808 802 1155
In an email: talk@stophateuk.org
In a text: 07717 989 025 (Texts are charged at your standard network rate)
With text relay: 18001 0800 138 1625 (For people who are deaf, or have speech or hearing impairments)
In the post: PO Box 851, Leeds LS1 9QS
Additional options on reporting can be found on their website https://www.stophateuk.org/report-learning-disability-hate-crime/
