The British Muslim Trust (BMT) has launched a new helpline service in the wake of increased anti-Muslim hate in the UK.

The helpline will be used to support victims to help them report their experiences in a safe environment.

People can phone (between 10.00am and 3.00pm) on 0808 172 3524, use a website form, or email, SMS, WhatsApp or live chat. Details can be found at: British Muslim Trust | Empowering Communities Across the UK

All calls are handled by Muslim staff to ensure there is a cultural and religious understanding of the context of these incidents.

BMT has already started to support victims, ranging from women and girls being targeted, to attacks on mosques.

The British Muslim Trust was selected as the recipient of the government’s Combatting Hate Against Muslims Fund, a key initiative to address the rise in anti-Muslim hatred across the country.

BMT is using government funding to develop this robust reporting system that will capture both online and offline incidents of anti-Muslim hatred, including those that may go unreported to the police.

It will also enable the organisation to provide direct support to victims, raise awareness of what constitutes a hate crime, and encourage greater reporting from affected communities.

Published: 6th November 2025