Resources and Support

Within the Reform Radio community and beyond, so many of us are feeling deeply affected by both what is happening here in the UK, with far right protests and rising tensions, and by the ongoing genocides and humanitarian crises taking place across the world. 

These events can feel overwhelming, divisive and for many people, particularly close to home. Reform Radio is and always will be an inclusive space, and we stand in solidarity alongside all communities impacted by hate, violence, and injustice. 

If you’re unsure how to respond or where to put your energy, here are some meaningful actions you can take, no matter how small.

1. Write to your MP or local representatives 

Hold your leaders accountable. Urge them to take a stand against hate and division at home, and to support peace, justice and humanitarian aid abroad.
🔗 Write to them: https://www.writetothem.com/

2. Show up in solidarity

Attend peaceful demonstrations or community events if you feel able. Showing up matters, whether that’s standing against racism and hate in Manchester or supporting global calls for peace and justice. Local connections include:
● Manchester Stand Up To Racism: www.standuptoracism.org.uk

● MCR4Palestine: www.instagram.com/mcr4pal

● Manchester4Sudan: www.instagram.com/manchester4sudan

● Manchester Refugee & Asylum Seeker Support groups

● Local interfaith and anti-racism networks across Greater Manchester

3. Support charities and grassroots groups

Donate to or amplify organisations tackling racism and hate crime here in Manchester, as well as those providing humanitarian aid globally. For examples, see here. Find a more extensive list at the bottom of this page.

We Belong

She Leads for Legacy

HOPE not hate 

Tell MAMA UK

Doctors Without Borders 

(Full List – to go on a blog post linked to bio)

4. Report and challenge hate crime

• If you’ve been affected by a hate crime, you can report it online via True Vision without needing to go to a police station. You can also contact Stop Hate UK, which offers a confidential, independent 24 hour helpline for reporting all types of hate crime and discrimination, as well as accessing support. Please be aware that this service is only available in certain areas of the UK. – 

www.stophateuk.org

• Victim Support offers a free helpline for anyone affected by crime. You can reach them at 08 08 16 89 111. They also provide a live chat option for support.

www.victimsupport.org.uk/

5. Rethink where you spend & bank

Your money has power. Ask yourself:

• Where do I bank?
• Where do I shop?
• Can I redirect my spending toward more ethical alternatives?

Check out: https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/

6. Look after your wellbeing

It’s normal to feel anxious, angry, or overwhelmed by these events. We can only effectively support our causes if we protect our own mental health and reaching out for support can for many be a very worthwhile step:

● 42nd Street (mental health support for young people): www.42ndstreet.org.uk/

● Self Help Services: www.selfhelpservices.org.uk

● Manchester Mind: www.gmmh.nhs.uk/manchestermind
or call 116 123

If you are a Reform Radio participant or resident and want some wellbeing support, please get in touch 

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Full list of support organisations:

HOPE not hate – campaigning against extremism and racism across the UK
hopenothate.org.uk/

Runnymede Trust – national think tank on race equality
www.runnymedetrust.org/

Anthony Walker Foundation – North West charity tackling racism and hate crime, supporting victims, and promoting racial harmony
www.anthonywalkerfoundation.com/

Black United Representation Network (BURN) – Greater Manchester network empowering Black communities
www.burncic.org/

Tell MAMA UK – support and reporting for anti-Muslim hate
www.tellmamauk.org/

Community Security Trust – protecting Jewish communities and tackling antisemitism
www.cst.org.uk

We Belong – www.webelong.org.uk/ – We Belong is a migrant youth-led organisation, campaigning for the rights of young migrants, developing young leaders by providing advice, support and training

 Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN) – community-led advice and advocacy for refugees and asylum seekers
https://mrsn.org.uk/

Boaz Trust – provides housing and holistic support for destitute asylum seekers and refugees in Manchester
www.boaztrust.org.uk/

Amnesty International – www.amnesty.org.uk/

Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders – www.msf.org/

War Child – https://www.warchild.org.uk/

Makan – https://www.makan.org.uk/

Youth Aspire Connect – The Network of Regional Youth Units, UK Youth and the National Youth Agency produced a useful list of resources to support young people after unrest, disinformation and violence
https://youthaspireconnect.org.uk/resources/