Guardian readers raise £750k for community unity charities
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised over £750,000 for five charities tackling division and hate. Readers support grassroots work fostering tolerance across the UK.
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised over £750,000 for five charities tackling division and hate. Readers support grassroots work fostering tolerance across the UK.
From the helpful local to the serial complainer, we explore the archetypal personalities that populate Britain's neighbourhood Facebook groups. Discover who's who in your digital community.
In his annual Christmas address, King Charles called for unity and reconciliation, drawing on the spirit of the WWII generation and praising acts of bravery in the face of recent violence. Read his full message.
Following the Sydney terror attack, the 'One Mitzvah for Bondi' campaign urges Australians to perform good deeds to honour victims and foster unity. Discover how communities are responding.
The Oakbank Community Inn in Sandbank, Argyll, has reopened after locals spent three years buying and restoring it. Discover how this social hub beat the odds.
After a foiled Islamic State attack plot, a Greater Manchester Jewish community focuses on daily struggles and solidarity, refusing to live in fear. Explore their story.
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised more than £350,000 for charities tackling division and racism in UK communities. Discover how these funds will support vital work.
In the wake of the antisemitic Bondi beach massacre, interfaith vigils in Sydney bring Jewish and Muslim leaders together in a powerful display of unity and shared humanity.
Currumbin Ecovillage marks 20 years as a sustainable community and wildlife sanctuary. Residents forgo cats and dogs to protect native species, embodying a 'solarpunk' vision of the future.
South Korea's President declares nationwide martial law, urging national unity. Get the latest on the political crisis, military deployment, and international reaction.
Discover Queens Wood Cafe, a stunning storybook cabin in North London's ancient woodland. Just 5 mins from Highgate Tube, it offers homemade cakes, community events & a permaculture garden.
Yoni Finlay, shot while barricading his Manchester synagogue, describes the deadly attack and warns that antisemitism must not be normalised in Britain. Read his powerful call for change.
Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!
Georgia Harris's serious neck injury during a traditional dance performance raises crucial questions about cultural preservation and medical understanding of minority communities in Britain.
A recent ICE operation in Chicago has ignited fierce debate about immigration enforcement tactics and community trust. Discover how residents are fighting back against perceived oppression.
Discover why Greenwich has been named one of London's best places to live for 2026. From its strong community spirit to its royal park and culture, find out why residents never want to leave.
Quebec intensifies its secularism legislation with Bill 9, banning public prayer and extending religious symbol prohibitions. Critics warn it disproportionately targets Muslim communities.
Prosecutors drop rape charges against two Romanian boys, citing new evidence. The case had triggered violent race riots in Northern Ireland, causing an exodus of Roma families.
Grassroots volunteers in Hong Kong are delivering crucial support to survivors of the devastating Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 128 people. Discover how community networks are coordinating relief efforts.
Disney's first Storyliving community welcomes residents to Cotino in Rancho Mirage. Luxury homes from £1m, artificial lagoon and exclusive club - but no Mickey Mouse.
After a near-fatal M1 accident at 19 left her with PTSD, Laura Till transformed trauma into triumph by founding Ambition Sports Coaching. Discover how she's now changing young lives across Leicestershire.
Lewisham councillors have unanimously approved plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 new affordable homes. The resident-led Phoenix Community Housing will deliver the 100% affordable scheme.
Croydon Community Action Guardians use local knowledge and conflict resolution training to safeguard young people. Discover how this community-led initiative is making streets safer.
Katie Wilson's remarkable journey from transit campaigner to Seattle mayor demonstrates how trust and grassroots organising can overcome well-funded political machines. Discover how she built power from the ground up.
Transition Town Wellington's five-year transformation of an 8.5-acre field into a thriving forest garden has earned them a prestigious RHS award for sustainable gardening. Discover their inspiring community story.
Oliver Hutchings, 31, denies blackmail after allegedly threatening venues to cancel Katie Hopkins' shows. The Southampton trial continues. Read the latest court developments.
Minnesota officials and Somali community organisers vow to fight Trump's order ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis. Legal experts question legality of state-specific immigration policy.
A 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot on London Road, Sheffield. Police appeal for witnesses as investigation continues. Share any information.
Coronial inquest into Bondi Junction stabbings concludes significant mental health investment is needed to prevent future tragedies. Read the urgent call for reform.
Los Angeles' inaugural bakery half-marathon walk brought together 50 participants for a 7-hour pastry crawl through Pasadena and Highland Park, combating loneliness through community.