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LCVS has put together a page of useful links for support and information for those affected by recent events.
In this page, you will find:
- Support for Individuals
- Support for Organisations
- General Information.
Support for Individuals
Anthony Walker Foundation
The Anthony Walker Foundation works to tackle racism, hate crime and discrimination by providing educational opportunities, victim support services and by promoting equity and inclusion for all. For advice or support, you can speak to a member of the Anthony Walker Foundation Hate Crime Team.
Contact: support@anthonywalkerfoundation.org.uk / 0151 237 3974
CrimeStoppers
CrimeStoppers are an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime, 100% anonymously. By phone and online, 24/7, 365 days a year. They also share advice on how to protect the people you care about from crime.
Contact: You can anonymously call on 0800 555 111
Riot Response Hub | Be Free Campaign
In response to the recent riots, the Be Free Campaign is launching a virtual support option for people of colour and minorities across Merseyside who have been affected by the recent violence; they’re pulling together their resources to ensure that you get the support that you need.
If you don’t identify as a person of colour or a minority, please click here to visit their Be Free Help Centre. Their service supports both adults and young people over the age of 13.
Stop Hate UK
Stop Hate UK is a leading national organisation working to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity.
If, for any reason, you do not wish to report a hate crime to the police, Stop Hate UK runs a 24/7 confidential helpline for all victims of hate crime.
Contact: 0800 138 1625 / Weblink
TellMAMA
Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks (MAMA) is a secure and reliable service that allows people from across England to report any form of Anti-Muslim abuse. They have created a unique portal where you may address your concerns and record any incident that you experience as a result of your Muslim faith or someone perceiving you to be Muslim.
By using their ‘Submit a Report‘ section, you can describe the details of the abuse you suffered, whether verbal or physical, and then add in the location of the attack so that we can effectively map incidents across England. They can also refer you for support through partner agencies if you have been a victim of an Anti-Muslim incident.
Contact: Phone: 0800 456 1226. SMS: 0115 707 00 07. WhatsApp: 0734 184 6086. Email: info@tellmamauk.org.
Victim Care Merseyside
Victim Care Merseyside is the Police and Crime Commissioner’s dedicated service providing free, confidential support for all victims of crime living in Merseyside, tailored to your individual needs.
Contact: You can call on their freephone 0808 175 3080 on weekdays between 8 AM and 6 PM.
Support for Organisations
NEW: NAVCA – What you need to know when responding to violence in local communities
NAVCA, in collaboration with the VCS Emergencies Partnership (VCSEP), has developed a comprehensive guide to support local infrastructure organisations in navigating these difficult times. They’ve summarised their key advice in a blog post, click here to learn more
Support & Assistance for Community Organisations
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service has compiled various ways it can support and assist organisations in light of recent events.
Since the two links on the PDF above is not clickable, please see the links below:
- Safety Advice | Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (merseyfire.gov.uk)
- Get In Touch | Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (merseyfire.gov.uk)
Support for Youth-facing Organisations
Below are some resources for youth-facing organisations with a focus on disinformation, tackling hate and signposting to advice and support on trauma, safeguarding and lock-down procedures:
- Community Trauma Support Guidance
- Physical Security in Youth Work Settings
- Signposting Sector Resources
General Information
NEW: Compensation available for Merseyside residents, businesses and organisations affected by riots
Homeowners and businesses (including community organisations) affected by the riots earlier this month are being encouraged to seek compensation by the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Emily Spurrell is encouraging all those who suffered losses or damage to their cars, homes, or shops to claim compensation from their insurance companies.
NEW: Hope Not Hate: Community Resources
Building strong communities requires practical skills. Hope Not Hate has resources to help you respond to the far-right threat.
Community Wellbeing Toolkits
In response to the recent events, Liverpool City Council have produced community wellbeing toolkits to help residents, services users and staff.
The information above is also part of the Liverpool Kind to Your Mind website’s difficult or traumatic events page.
The website and toolkit reminds us that there are times when its ok to not be ok, it provides advice and guidance on ways to start feeling better, when and how to get support if needed and how to support someone you may be worried about. In Liverpool they have a dedicated Reach Out campaign for anyone facing crisis or concerned about someone else.
Please distribute these toolkits with your services and groups, and ask them to share with their contacts.
The Kind to your Mind messages, resources and toolkit can all be downloaded here, you will need to use the password 6Mg87KegTd7u. These resources are for all Liverpool organisations and partners to use, with resources in English and translated into other languages. You can also download their new user guide to enable your organisation to be part of and help promote this campaign.
Hate Crime Reporting
Learn how to report a hate crime on the Merseyside Police website below.
Does it feel like the situation could get heated or violent very soon? Is someone in immediate danger? Do you need support right away? If so, please call 999 now.
Protective security schemes for Places of Worship
In response to recent public disorder, the Home Office has introduced a rapid protective security response for places of worship at risk of imminent violent disorder or in the immediate aftermath of such an incident.
Southport Strong Together Appeal
The Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Sefton Council and Sefton CVS, has activated an urgent fundraising appeal for all those affected by the recent knife attack in Southport.
Donations to the Southport Strong Together Appeal will help to provide support to those affected in a range of ways. They will be offered as charitable gifts to those who have lost loved ones, or sustained physical or psychological injuries, and also awarded as grants to local and regional charities providing vital support services to those affected.
Click here to donate to the appeal via the Just Giving page
Or you can text SOUTHPORT followed by your donation amount to 70085 to give that amount*
*Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message, and you’ll be opting into hearing more from us. If you’d like to donate but don’t wish to hear more from us, please text SOUTHPORTNOINFO instead.