Join us for the premiere of BMT’s short film, “This is Home” - a production made for Islamophobia Awareness Month. This is a free event, open to the public and to those who want to support Muslim communities.
📅 Monday 9 November 2026
🕖 7–8 pm
📍London
We’d love express your interest in attending*, visit the link below and complete the form. A member of the BMT team will be in touch regarding your application.
form.typeform.com/to/jRIXsXFs
#BritishMuslimTrust #ThisIsHome #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth
*Attendance is subject to confirmation by BMT.
📅 Monday 9 November 2026
🕖 7–8 pm
📍London
We’d love express your interest in attending*, visit the link below and complete the form. A member of the BMT team will be in touch regarding your application.
form.typeform.com/to/jRIXsXFs
#BritishMuslimTrust #ThisIsHome #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth
*Attendance is subject to confirmation by BMT.
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Awareness starts with listening. Change starts with action.
This November, join British Muslim Trust for Islamophobia Awareness Month as we shine a light on anti-Muslim hate, amplify Muslim voices and highlight the support available.
Stay tuned. Share this teaser and rsation.
If you have experienced or witnessed anti-Muslim hate, you do not have to handle it alone. Confidential support and safe reporting are available through the British Muslim Trust.
Report an incident:
☎️ Call or WhatsApp: 0808 172 3524
📱 Text: 07537 412489
📧 report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
#IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth #BritishMuslimTrust #ChallengeIslamophobia #AntiMuslimHostility
This November, join British Muslim Trust for Islamophobia Awareness Month as we shine a light on anti-Muslim hate, amplify Muslim voices and highlight the support available.
Stay tuned. Share this teaser and rsation.
If you have experienced or witnessed anti-Muslim hate, you do not have to handle it alone. Confidential support and safe reporting are available through the British Muslim Trust.
Report an incident:
☎️ Call or WhatsApp: 0808 172 3524
📱 Text: 07537 412489
📧 report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
#IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth #BritishMuslimTrust #ChallengeIslamophobia #AntiMuslimHostility
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Tackling anti-Muslim hatred is a shared responsibility. Building stronger communities takes all of us.
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British Muslim Trust joined Muslim community leaders at 10 Downing Street for a roundtable on anti-Muslim hatred, community cohesion and the need for collective action.
Shabir Randeree CBE and CEO Akeela Ahmed MBE, we highlighted the importance of working across society to challenge hatred and bring people together.
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We will continue working with communities and policymakers towards a Britain where everyone feels safe, valued and included.
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Photo credits: Peter Nichols reuters; Peter Nicholls/Getty; PA.
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#BritishMuslimTrust #CommunityCohesion #TacklingAntiMuslimHatred #StrongerTogether
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British Muslim Trust joined Muslim community leaders at 10 Downing Street for a roundtable on anti-Muslim hatred, community cohesion and the need for collective action.
Shabir Randeree CBE and CEO Akeela Ahmed MBE, we highlighted the importance of working across society to challenge hatred and bring people together.
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We will continue working with communities and policymakers towards a Britain where everyone feels safe, valued and included.
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Photo credits: Peter Nichols reuters; Peter Nicholls/Getty; PA.
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#BritishMuslimTrust #CommunityCohesion #TacklingAntiMuslimHatred #StrongerTogether
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A year of listening to communities.
Our Annual Report 2026 brings together what we’ve heard, what we’ve learnt and the relationships we’ve built in our first year.
Working with more than 550 mosques, alongside universities, police forces and local authorities, we’ve listened to ain and built evidence to help tackle anti-Muslim hostility.
The findings show why this work matters: 56% of Muslims surveyed said they experienced religious prejudice in the previous year. Yet 73% said Britain is a good place to be a Muslim - a reminder that safety and belonging must go hand in hand.
Read our Annual Report 2026 to explore the findings and what comes next.
britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/research/annua…
#BritishMuslimTrust #AnnualReport2026 #TacklingIslamophobia #Community #Belonging
Our Annual Report 2026 brings together what we’ve heard, what we’ve learnt and the relationships we’ve built in our first year.
Working with more than 550 mosques, alongside universities, police forces and local authorities, we’ve listened to ain and built evidence to help tackle anti-Muslim hostility.
The findings show why this work matters: 56% of Muslims surveyed said they experienced religious prejudice in the previous year. Yet 73% said Britain is a good place to be a Muslim - a reminder that safety and belonging must go hand in hand.
Read our Annual Report 2026 to explore the findings and what comes next.
britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/research/annua…
#BritishMuslimTrust #AnnualReport2026 #TacklingIslamophobia #Community #Belonging
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A place of worship should be a place of safety.
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British Muslim Trust’s report, ‘A Year of Division’, documents 78 verified attacks and incidents affecting 64 mosques between July 2025 and July 2026 - an average of one incident every five days.
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The findings include six arson s stabbed and two foiled premeditated mass-casualty plots. Behind these figures are communities whose safety and freedom to worship have been threatened.
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We’re calling for reduced protection application backlogs, clearer guidance and decisions, and stronger policing engagement with mosques.
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Swipe through the key findings and share this post to help keep mosque safety on the agenda.
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#BritishMuslimTrust #AYearOfDivision #MosqueSafety #AntiMuslimHostility
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British Muslim Trust’s report, ‘A Year of Division’, documents 78 verified attacks and incidents affecting 64 mosques between July 2025 and July 2026 - an average of one incident every five days.
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The findings include six arson s stabbed and two foiled premeditated mass-casualty plots. Behind these figures are communities whose safety and freedom to worship have been threatened.
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We’re calling for reduced protection application backlogs, clearer guidance and decisions, and stronger policing engagement with mosques.
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Swipe through the key findings and share this post to help keep mosque safety on the agenda.
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#BritishMuslimTrust #AYearOfDivision #MosqueSafety #AntiMuslimHostility
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The nature of attacks on mosques is changing.
Between July 2025 and July 2026, we verified 78 attacks and incidents affecting 64 mosques, their buildings and communities across the UK and Channel Islands - an average of one attack every five days.
Our report identifies a deeply rom hostility directed at mosque buildings to serious violence targeting the Muslims inside them.
The verified incidents include arson, stabbing of two worshippers and premeditated mass-casualty plots. These are the incidents we were able to verify; the true scale of hostility is likely to be higher.
Mosques must be able to access the protection and support they need quickly and effectively. Urgent, coordinated action is needed to keep these spaces and the communities they serve safe.
Read the full report via the link in our bio.
Report an incident:
☎️ Call or WhatsApp: 0808 172 3524
📱 Text: 07537 412489
📧 Email: report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
Our helpline is free to use. If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
#BritishMuslimTrust #AYearOfDivision #AntiMuslimHostility #MosqueSafety #Islamophobia
Between July 2025 and July 2026, we verified 78 attacks and incidents affecting 64 mosques, their buildings and communities across the UK and Channel Islands - an average of one attack every five days.
Our report identifies a deeply rom hostility directed at mosque buildings to serious violence targeting the Muslims inside them.
The verified incidents include arson, stabbing of two worshippers and premeditated mass-casualty plots. These are the incidents we were able to verify; the true scale of hostility is likely to be higher.
Mosques must be able to access the protection and support they need quickly and effectively. Urgent, coordinated action is needed to keep these spaces and the communities they serve safe.
Read the full report via the link in our bio.
Report an incident:
☎️ Call or WhatsApp: 0808 172 3524
📱 Text: 07537 412489
📧 Email: report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
Our helpline is free to use. If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
#BritishMuslimTrust #AYearOfDivision #AntiMuslimHostility #MosqueSafety #Islamophobia
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Anti-Muslim hostility can happen anywhere, including on campus, in student accommodation or online.
We’re starting the academic year strong at King’s College London @KingsCollegeLon @KCLISOC with students helping to raise awareness of the support available through the British g can help those affected access much-needed support. If you experience or witness anti-Muslim hostility, or you are unsure whether something should be reported, you can speak with us.
A member of our team will listen and guide you through the available options so you can decide what to do next.
Save this post, share it with another student and help make support more visible across UK campuses.
Report an incident:
☎️ Call or WhatsApp on 0808 172 3524
📱 Text on 07537 412489
📧 report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
#BritishMuslimTrust #StudentSupport #AntiMuslimHostility
We’re starting the academic year strong at King’s College London @KingsCollegeLon @KCLISOC with students helping to raise awareness of the support available through the British g can help those affected access much-needed support. If you experience or witness anti-Muslim hostility, or you are unsure whether something should be reported, you can speak with us.
A member of our team will listen and guide you through the available options so you can decide what to do next.
Save this post, share it with another student and help make support more visible across UK campuses.
Report an incident:
☎️ Call or WhatsApp on 0808 172 3524
📱 Text on 07537 412489
📧 report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
#BritishMuslimTrust #StudentSupport #AntiMuslimHostility
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Working together to support communities in Redbridge.
British Muslim Trust joined Redbridge Council’s Hate Crime team at a local shopping centre, where our team spent the day at the stall speaking with residents, raising awareness of reporting anti-Muslim hate to BMT and t we offer.
Following a recent bus incident, we also listened to residents about its impact on the local community and the concerns they shared.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by and to the Hate Crime team for working alongside us. Partnerships like these help us reach more people and make support more accessible.
If you’ve experienced or witnessed anti-Muslim hate, you can report it to BMT. We’re here to listen and support you.
☎️ Call or WhatsApp: 0808 172 3524
📱 Text: 07537 412489
📧 Email: report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
#BritishMuslimTrust #Redbridge #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #ReportHate #AntiMuslimHostility
British Muslim Trust joined Redbridge Council’s Hate Crime team at a local shopping centre, where our team spent the day at the stall speaking with residents, raising awareness of reporting anti-Muslim hate to BMT and t we offer.
Following a recent bus incident, we also listened to residents about its impact on the local community and the concerns they shared.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by and to the Hate Crime team for working alongside us. Partnerships like these help us reach more people and make support more accessible.
If you’ve experienced or witnessed anti-Muslim hate, you can report it to BMT. We’re here to listen and support you.
☎️ Call or WhatsApp: 0808 172 3524
📱 Text: 07537 412489
📧 Email: report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
#BritishMuslimTrust #Redbridge #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #ReportHate #AntiMuslimHostility
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Birmingham, keep an eye out! 👀🚐
We’ve partnered with Birmingham City Council for Hate Crime Awareness Week, taking our message onto the streets with a digital van to raise awareness of anti-Muslim hate and the support available.
If you spot it around Birmingham, let us know! spread the word.
Together, we can make sure hate doesn’t go unheard.
☎️ Call or WhatsApp: 0808 172 3524
📱 Text: 07537 412489
📧 Email: report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #BritishMuslimTrust #Birmingham #ReportHate #AntiMuslimHostility
We’ve partnered with Birmingham City Council for Hate Crime Awareness Week, taking our message onto the streets with a digital van to raise awareness of anti-Muslim hate and the support available.
If you spot it around Birmingham, let us know! spread the word.
Together, we can make sure hate doesn’t go unheard.
☎️ Call or WhatsApp: 0808 172 3524
📱 Text: 07537 412489
📧 Email: report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #BritishMuslimTrust #Birmingham #ReportHate #AntiMuslimHostility
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For Hate Crime Awareness Week, we’re sharing some photos from our recent presentation to Ealing Council. Thank you to the staff for the warm welcome and great feedback on our work and the support we provide.
We’re keen to keep growing our partnerships. If your organisation would Trust to come in and introduce who we are, our work and the support we offer, please email contact@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk.
Together, we can raise awareness and support those affected by hate crime.
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #BritishMuslimTrust #Partnerships
We’re keen to keep growing our partnerships. If your organisation would Trust to come in and introduce who we are, our work and the support we offer, please email contact@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk.
Together, we can raise awareness and support those affected by hate crime.
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #BritishMuslimTrust #Partnerships
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From London to Bath, students are helping us make support more visible on campus.
Students at the University of Bath (@BathISoc) are raising awareness of anti-Muslim hostility and the support available through the British Muslim Trust.
Anti-Muslim hostility can happen on mmodation or online. If you experience or witness it, or you are unsure whether something should be reported, you can always speak with us.
A member of our team will listen and guide you through the available options, so you can decide what to do next.
Save this post, share it with another student and help make sure support is visible across UK campuses.
Report an incident:
☎️ Call or WhatsApp on 0808 172 3524
📱 Text on 07537 412489
📧 report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
#BritishMuslimTrust #UniversityOfBath #StudentSupport #AntiMuslimHostility
Students at the University of Bath (@BathISoc) are raising awareness of anti-Muslim hostility and the support available through the British Muslim Trust.
Anti-Muslim hostility can happen on mmodation or online. If you experience or witness it, or you are unsure whether something should be reported, you can always speak with us.
A member of our team will listen and guide you through the available options, so you can decide what to do next.
Save this post, share it with another student and help make sure support is visible across UK campuses.
Report an incident:
☎️ Call or WhatsApp on 0808 172 3524
📱 Text on 07537 412489
📧 report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
#BritishMuslimTrust #UniversityOfBath #StudentSupport #AntiMuslimHostility
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Black Muslim history is part of Britain’s story, not a footnote to it.
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This October, we are proud to sponsor the @blackmuslimawards 2026, recognising the Black Muslim individuals and organisations making an impact across Britain.
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From community leadership and public service ture and the arts, the awards celebrate achievement, amplify inspiring work and give Black Muslim excellence the recognition it deserves.
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We look forward to sponsoring and supporting the African and African Caribbean Muslim Association on 17th October in London at Saffron Gallery.
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Photo credits:
@Blakmuslim
aacmuslim.co.uk
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackMuslimAwards #BlackMuslimExcellence #BritishMuslimTrust
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This October, we are proud to sponsor the @blackmuslimawards 2026, recognising the Black Muslim individuals and organisations making an impact across Britain.
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From community leadership and public service ture and the arts, the awards celebrate achievement, amplify inspiring work and give Black Muslim excellence the recognition it deserves.
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We look forward to sponsoring and supporting the African and African Caribbean Muslim Association on 17th October in London at Saffron Gallery.
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Photo credits:
@Blakmuslim
aacmuslim.co.uk
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackMuslimAwards #BlackMuslimExcellence #BritishMuslimTrust
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Reporting anti-Muslim hate can feel difficult.
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You may be unsure whether what happened “counts”, worried that you will not be believed or uncertain about where to begin.
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This National Hate Crime Awareness Week, we want you to know that you do not need to have all the ng us.
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If you have experienced or witnessed anti-Muslim hate, tell us what happened in your own words. A member of our team will listen, explain the available options and help you decide what to do next.
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Your report will be handled confidentially and securely, and our helpline is free to use.
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☎️ Call or WhatsApp: 0808 172 3524
📱 Text: 07537 412489
📧 Email: report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
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If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
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Don’t let uncertainty stop you. Save this post so you know where to turn.
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#NationalHateCrimeAwarenessWeek #BritishMuslimTrust #AntiMuslimHostility #ReportHate #SupportIsAvailable
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You may be unsure whether what happened “counts”, worried that you will not be believed or uncertain about where to begin.
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This National Hate Crime Awareness Week, we want you to know that you do not need to have all the ng us.
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If you have experienced or witnessed anti-Muslim hate, tell us what happened in your own words. A member of our team will listen, explain the available options and help you decide what to do next.
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Your report will be handled confidentially and securely, and our helpline is free to use.
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☎️ Call or WhatsApp: 0808 172 3524
📱 Text: 07537 412489
📧 Email: report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
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If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
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Don’t let uncertainty stop you. Save this post so you know where to turn.
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#NationalHateCrimeAwarenessWeek #BritishMuslimTrust #AntiMuslimHostility #ReportHate #SupportIsAvailable
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Faith communities across Croydon are coming together to stand against hate crime.
Join us on 15 October 2026 for an evening bringing communities together to learn, connect and understand what support is available for those affected by hate crime.
Hear from speakers faith communities, find out what to do if you are a victim or witness to a hate crime, and discover local organisations that can offer support.
📍 Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Town Hall, Kathryns Street
🕡 Refreshments from 6.30pm
🕖 Event from 7–8pm
📧 fticroydon@gmail.com
Everyone is welcome to attend.
#BritishMuslimTrust #HateCrimeAwareness #Croydon #FaithCommunities #CommunityTogether #StandAgainstHate
Join us on 15 October 2026 for an evening bringing communities together to learn, connect and understand what support is available for those affected by hate crime.
Hear from speakers faith communities, find out what to do if you are a victim or witness to a hate crime, and discover local organisations that can offer support.
📍 Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Town Hall, Kathryns Street
🕡 Refreshments from 6.30pm
🕖 Event from 7–8pm
📧 fticroydon@gmail.com
Everyone is welcome to attend.
#BritishMuslimTrust #HateCrimeAwareness #Croydon #FaithCommunities #CommunityTogether #StandAgainstHate
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78 verified attacks and incidents.
64 mosques.
On average a mosque is attacked once every five days.
Today, we launch, ‘A Year of Division - One Mosque Attacked Every Five Days’. A Briefing on 78 Verified Attacks on Mosques, July 2025 - July 2026.
The findings reveal a rom hateful symbols on mosque walls to six arson attacks, two worshippers stabbed and two premeditated mass-casualty plots.
These are only the incidents we were able to verify. The true scale of hostility directed at mosques is likely to be higher.
Read the full report here:
britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/research/a-yea…
Urgent, coordinated action is needed to keep mosques and their communities safe.
#BritishMuslimTrust #AYearOfDivision #AntiMuslimHostility #Islamophobia
64 mosques.
On average a mosque is attacked once every five days.
Today, we launch, ‘A Year of Division - One Mosque Attacked Every Five Days’. A Briefing on 78 Verified Attacks on Mosques, July 2025 - July 2026.
The findings reveal a rom hateful symbols on mosque walls to six arson attacks, two worshippers stabbed and two premeditated mass-casualty plots.
These are only the incidents we were able to verify. The true scale of hostility directed at mosques is likely to be higher.
Read the full report here:
britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/research/a-yea…
Urgent, coordinated action is needed to keep mosques and their communities safe.
#BritishMuslimTrust #AYearOfDivision #AntiMuslimHostility #Islamophobia
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A Year of Division – One Mosque Attacked Every Five Days. A Briefing on 78 Verified Attacks and Incidents on Mosques and places of worship, July 2025–July 2026.
Our report examines the scale and growing severity of attacks on mosques across the UK, and the fear and by the communities behind these figures.
Every verified attack and incident represents more than a statistic. It affects people’s sense of safety, belonging and freedom to practise their faith and go about their everyday lives without fear.
The report is now live - explore the key findings.
britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/research/a-yea…
Report an incident:
☎️ Call or WhatsApp: 0808 172 3524
📱 Text: 07537 412489
📧 Email: report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 Online: britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
Our support is free and confidential.
#BritishMuslimTrust #AYearOfDivision #AntiMuslimHostility #Islamophobia #MosqueSafety
A Year of Division – One Mosque Attacked Every Five Days. A Briefing on 78 Verified Attacks and Incidents on Mosques and places of worship, July 2025–July 2026.
Our report examines the scale and growing severity of attacks on mosques across the UK, and the fear and by the communities behind these figures.
Every verified attack and incident represents more than a statistic. It affects people’s sense of safety, belonging and freedom to practise their faith and go about their everyday lives without fear.
The report is now live - explore the key findings.
britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/research/a-yea…
Report an incident:
☎️ Call or WhatsApp: 0808 172 3524
📱 Text: 07537 412489
📧 Email: report@britishmuslimtrust.co.uk
🔗 Online: britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate
Our support is free and confidential.
#BritishMuslimTrust #AYearOfDivision #AntiMuslimHostility #Islamophobia #MosqueSafety
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We are disappointed with Mr Gilligan’s piece in The Spectator.
Over three days (from Wednesday 30 September to Friday 2 October) Mr Gilligan sent BMT a series of questions relating to our forthcoming report. We provided detailed responses and repeatedly explained that the report, including the underlying methodology and evidence, would be published within days. We asked him to consider that report before drawing conclusions about the data.
The suggestion that BMT simply refused to provide supporting evidence is misleading.
After a third set of questions in three days – sent at 02:42 on Friday 2 October 2026 - we strongly suggested to Mr Gilligan that he wait to read the report before he published any piece. We reiterated that the report would be published in the coming days. Instead, Mr Gilligan and the Spectator have published a piece based on a forthcoming report they have not read.
The article quotes part of BMT’s response concerning the time available to answer the third set of questions. The full response was as follows:
“Thank you for your third set of questions.
We do not have time to answer these today. Our full report is published in the coming days and the issues you raise are addressed within.
There is no good reason for you to publish ahead of reading that report, and as we have already made clear we reserve the right to take action should you misrepresent our work or our position in relation to the suggestions you have made.”
The report provides important context concerning the scope, definitions and methodology that is absent from the article.
1. A Mosque is attacked in this country on average once every five days. In the last year, attacks on Mosques are at an unprecedented level, which is the basis of our report and our commentary. As explained in the report, our recording includes Mosques, Community Centres and related buildings. We assess the annual figures in line with common practice. Fluctuations within the year do not invalidate the annual trend.
2. The East London Central Synagogue on Nelson Street was attacked whilst in the process of being purchased by a Muslim group. This process was accompanied by significant online hate towards the local Muslim community as the process developed
3. Mass-casualty plots are extremely serious, and we reject any suggestion that they should not be included in this analysis, or that the inclusion of two foiled plots undermines the data on anti-Muslim hatred and hostility targeted at Mosques. Including serious disrupted plots is consistent with established practice in terrorism and community-security reporting.
4. Arson attacks cause harm that endangers life.
5. Data collection on individual incidents and attacks against mosques was conducted by three methods: direct reporting to BMT's confidential helpline, third-party reports, and publicly available information. In-line with common practice, those reports are treated with pure confidentiality to protect victims.
BMT welcomes scrutiny of its work. However, that scrutiny should engage with the report’s actual definitions, methodology and evidence. We invite readers to consider the report in full and have asked The Spectator to correct any significant inaccuracies or misleading impressions in its article.
Mr Gilligan accuses BMT of exaggerating the threat to the Muslim community. Recent polling reveals that more than half of Britain’s Muslims have experienced some form of religious prejudice or hatred within the last 12 months
Over three days (from Wednesday 30 September to Friday 2 October) Mr Gilligan sent BMT a series of questions relating to our forthcoming report. We provided detailed responses and repeatedly explained that the report, including the underlying methodology and evidence, would be published within days. We asked him to consider that report before drawing conclusions about the data.
The suggestion that BMT simply refused to provide supporting evidence is misleading.
After a third set of questions in three days – sent at 02:42 on Friday 2 October 2026 - we strongly suggested to Mr Gilligan that he wait to read the report before he published any piece. We reiterated that the report would be published in the coming days. Instead, Mr Gilligan and the Spectator have published a piece based on a forthcoming report they have not read.
The article quotes part of BMT’s response concerning the time available to answer the third set of questions. The full response was as follows:
“Thank you for your third set of questions.
We do not have time to answer these today. Our full report is published in the coming days and the issues you raise are addressed within.
There is no good reason for you to publish ahead of reading that report, and as we have already made clear we reserve the right to take action should you misrepresent our work or our position in relation to the suggestions you have made.”
The report provides important context concerning the scope, definitions and methodology that is absent from the article.
1. A Mosque is attacked in this country on average once every five days. In the last year, attacks on Mosques are at an unprecedented level, which is the basis of our report and our commentary. As explained in the report, our recording includes Mosques, Community Centres and related buildings. We assess the annual figures in line with common practice. Fluctuations within the year do not invalidate the annual trend.
2. The East London Central Synagogue on Nelson Street was attacked whilst in the process of being purchased by a Muslim group. This process was accompanied by significant online hate towards the local Muslim community as the process developed
3. Mass-casualty plots are extremely serious, and we reject any suggestion that they should not be included in this analysis, or that the inclusion of two foiled plots undermines the data on anti-Muslim hatred and hostility targeted at Mosques. Including serious disrupted plots is consistent with established practice in terrorism and community-security reporting.
4. Arson attacks cause harm that endangers life.
5. Data collection on individual incidents and attacks against mosques was conducted by three methods: direct reporting to BMT's confidential helpline, third-party reports, and publicly available information. In-line with common practice, those reports are treated with pure confidentiality to protect victims.
BMT welcomes scrutiny of its work. However, that scrutiny should engage with the report’s actual definitions, methodology and evidence. We invite readers to consider the report in full and have asked The Spectator to correct any significant inaccuracies or misleading impressions in its article.
Mr Gilligan accuses BMT of exaggerating the threat to the Muslim community. Recent polling reveals that more than half of Britain’s Muslims have experienced some form of religious prejudice or hatred within the last 12 months
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Anti-Muslim hostility is not an abstract issue. It affects how people feel in their homes, communities and everyday lives.
Speaking to @itvnews, members of Muslim communities shared the hostility, fear and uncertainty they have experienced. These are different experiences, ed.
As our CEO, @AkeelaAhmed MBE, explains, misinformation and harmful narratives about Muslims must be challenged before they spread further.
The British Muslim Trust’s new report will explore the wider pattern behind these experiences and why action is urgently needed. Launching soon.
Watch the full ITV News report via the link below:
youtu.be/Ebn5xoKTqsY?si…
Report an incident:
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Speaking to @itvnews, members of Muslim communities shared the hostility, fear and uncertainty they have experienced. These are different experiences, ed.
As our CEO, @AkeelaAhmed MBE, explains, misinformation and harmful narratives about Muslims must be challenged before they spread further.
The British Muslim Trust’s new report will explore the wider pattern behind these experiences and why action is urgently needed. Launching soon.
Watch the full ITV News report via the link below:
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Our new research shows that severity in attacks against mosques is increasing.
Every five days in the UK a mosque is attacked, yet the harm caused, including arson and violence, has increased significantly.
Listen to our new research on ITV News tonight at 7pm.
antimuslimhate #islamophobia #itvnews #goodmorningbritain
Every five days in the UK a mosque is attacked, yet the harm caused, including arson and violence, has increased significantly.
Listen to our new research on ITV News tonight at 7pm.
antimuslimhate #islamophobia #itvnews #goodmorningbritain
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