The government has announced it will be discontinuing all funding for Tell Mama, a service that reports on Islamophobia and has documented a record number of anti-Muslim incidents in Britain. Since its inception in 2012, Tell Mama has received its funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to provide support and document reports of Islamophobia. The service reported over 10,700 incidents in the past year, with a significant increase in online harassment and physical incidents following the Southport attack and subsequent riots. Police have expressed concern over the potential impact of the funding cut, as the information provided by Tell Mama has been essential for monitoring hate crimes and threats. Fiyaz Mughal, the founder of Tell Mama, criticized the government’s decision, stating that there is an increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric and that vulnerable individuals will have nowhere to turn if the service is shut down. He also accused the government of hypocrisy after announcing the formation of a new working group to tackle anti-Muslim hatred. The National Police Chiefs’ Council emphasized that the under-reporting of hate crimes is a known issue and that partnerships with organizations like Tell Mama are crucial for reaching affected communities. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government responded by stating that they will outline their plans for future funding for services addressing Islamophobia.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2025/mar/08/islamophobia-charity-tell-mama-facing-closure-after-funding-pulled-by-government