The Mayor of London has announced record new funding to help Londoners stand up to hate and extremism following a rise in antisemitic and anti Muslim hate.
Since the beginning of 2026, the Community Security Trust has recorded a 24 per cent increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in London. Meanwhile, Tell Mama has reported increases in anti-Muslim hate in the capital, with more incidents in the first six months of 2026 than in all of 2023 and the British Muslim Trust reported nine separate mosque attacks in London in the last 12 months.
Sadiq Khan has announced further investment of £875,000 in the latest round of the Shared Endeavour Fund to support grassroots groups across London’s 32 boroughs to deliver workshops and training in schools and the community.
The fund supports organisations dedicated to preventing radicalisation and helping young people identify and challenge hateful and extremist content online, while protecting young Londoners vulnerable to extremism.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “There’s absolutely no place for hate crime in our capital and I’m committed to working with partners to help tackle this scourge.
“As the disgusting attacks on London’s Jewish and Muslim communities have shown and rising rates of antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate in the capital, there is a small minority who continue to use the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to sow seeds of division. They will never prevail and Londoners will always be united against these malicious acts of hatred.
“Programmes like my Shared Endeavour Fund are strengthening London’s communities against extremism, safeguarding Londoners vulnerable to radicalisation, promoting mutual respect and giving people the tools to recognise and stand up to hate and intolerance, as we build a better and safer London for everyone.”
Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing in London, said: “The scale and complexity of the radicalisation threat facing children and young people is deeply concerning. Record numbers of children are becoming involved in our casework, with online platforms and emerging technologies providing extremists with new opportunities to reach and influence those who are vulnerable to radicalisation.
“Protecting young people from radicalisation is a responsibility that extends far beyond policing. It requires a coordinated effort across schools, local authorities, government, families, community organisations and the charity sector to identify risks early and provide the right support before harm occurs.
“By working together, sharing expertise and investing in innovative approaches to prevention, we can help ensure that children and young people are safer online, more resilient to extremist influences and better protected from those who seek to cause harm. These partnerships remain vital to safeguarding our communities and keeping the public safe from terrorism."
