ALT Like so many of you, we at the Co-op Foundation are outraged and appalled by the violence and hatred displayed on our streets, instigated by the far-right and motivated by racism, xenophobia, and Islamophobia. We are disgusted that a heartbreaking attack on young children in Southport is being used as a pretext to terrorize communities.

ALT We stand in solidarity with all communities being targeted, including Muslims, those of the Black and global majority, refugees and those seeking asylum. We are currently in the process of speaking to our funded partners affected by this rise in far-right hatred to see how we can best support them.

ALT No one should feel unsafe going about their everyday lives because of their race or religion. As an organisation committed to being anti-racist, part of this commitment involves calling out this kind of behaviour for what it is - racist violence and far-right thuggery.

ALT Co-operation has existed for 180 years, rooted in people working together. It’s about fairness, equity and solidarity. We will do everything we can to support those we fund whose work is being impacted as they prioritise the safety of those they serve.

ALT A graphic with a light green background with the faint speech marks, with white text on top saying: In 2023, our funded partners built communities that share power with young people – where they have a voice and are part of paving a way to a fairer world. - Nick Crofts, CEO, Co-op Foundation