As the Third Sector infrastructure organisation for Bath & North East Somerset, we deeply condemn the violent disorder perpetrated across the country.
We stand in solidarity with the communities affected, including nearby Bristol.
To anyone who has experienced hate crime in our region, we would like to highlight some local organisations offering support:
Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI) - 0117 942 0060
SWAN Advocacy: Victims of Crime Advocacy Service - 03333 44 7928
SARSAS - 0808 801 0456
Victim Support (Avon & Somerset) - 0300 303 1972
Avon and Somerset Police - Call 999, if you or someone else is in immediate danger. Find contact details of organisations offering help and support to victims of hate crime, as well as how to report a hate crime: https://bit.ly/3Yy65IL
SARI have also released guidance for those asking what they can do to help: https://saricharity.org.uk/what-can-you-do/
The Belonging Network are hosting a safe space on Thursday 22nd August, 10am - 3pm at Bath Abbey, for those people who have been most impacted by the current events; Muslims, Black people, brown people, minoritised ethnicities and immigrants. Find out more on their website here.
Please feel free to share this with your networks and beneficiaries.
For our members, organisational support or advice may also be available from Diversity Trust and Voice4Change England.
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