London Mayor announces £875,000 boost to tackle hate crime and extremism in London

Ansar Ahmed Ullah
Contributing Editor,Shottobani

London: The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a further £875,000 in funding to support grassroots organisations working to combat hate crime, intolerance and extremism across the capital. The investment comes through the Mayor’s Shared Endeavour Fund and will help community groups tackle the growing spread of extremist ideologies, particularly online. Projects funded will focus on equipping young Londoners with the skills to critically assess misinformation, challenge hateful narratives and resist radicalisation.

The announcement follows rising concerns about division and hostility both online and in communities, alongside the wider impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. While antisemitic incidents in London saw a slight decrease in 2025, levels remain high, and reports indicate an increase in attacks on mosques. Recent Prevent data also shows referrals at a record high, with under-18s accounting for 44 per cent of cases in the capital.

Since 2016, the Mayor has invested £16 million in programmes tackling hate crime—more than any previous mayor. The Shared Endeavour Fund alone has supported over 130 projects, reaching more than 200,000 Londoners. Independent evaluations show participants are better able to recognise and challenge extremist and hateful behaviour, both online and in person.

The fund addresses a wide range of threats, including antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, far-right extremism and Islamist extremism, while promoting shared values and community cohesion.

Speaking on the announcement, Khan said he remains committed to ensuring London is a city where diversity is protected and celebrated. He emphasised the importance of empowering young people to stand up to intolerance and preventing the spread of dangerous ideologies.

The funding also builds on wider efforts under the Mayor’s “Loved and Wanted” campaign, including the creation of a network of 30 community spaces designed to bring people together and strengthen local resilience.