Charities Against Hate | How to respond to racism

6 Mar 2026

The Directory of Social Change (DSC) has published a handbook called Charities Against Hate offering advice to organisations on how to respond to racism and xenophobia. 

The UK is experiencing an unacceptable rise in racist, xenophobic and sectarian hate. Extremist groups, and in some cases politicians, are targeting racialised people and marginalised communities with racist language and narratives, violence, threats, intimidation and harassment.

This is also directly affecting charities and voluntary organisations, targeting the people charities serve, charity leaders, staff, and trustees. It is increasingly evident that the effects are not limited to organisations helping people who have been displaced but extend to many different types of organisations and causes, especially those working with or representing marginalised communities.

This resource aims to provide practical actions that charities can take to ensure their own safety and continued operation, to help them re-evaluate their strategic planning, and to join in solidarity with others to push back against racism and bigotry.

Access this resource here.