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Government appoints British Muslim Trust to monitor anti-Muslim hate
Date: 21st July 2025 By Maira Butt The British Muslim Trust has been formally appointed by the government to monitor anti-Muslim hate crimes across the UK. The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government is funding the organisation to undertake independent monitoring of anti-Muslim hate, engage with affected communities, and publish regular public reports based on robust data and analysis. The British Muslim Trust (BMT), founded by the Randeree Charitable Trust and Aziz Foundation, describes its mission as “tacking anti-Muslim hatred and Islamophobia and amplifying hope”. It will be headed by Akeela Ahmed, co-founder of
British Muslim Trust appointed by UK Government to monitor anti-Muslim hatred
Statement Date: 21st July 2025 British Muslim Trust appointed by UK Government to monitor anti-Muslim hatred The British Muslim Trust (BMT) has been formally appointed by the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government to undertake independent monitoring of anti-Muslim hate, engage with affected communities, and publish regular public reports based on robust data and analysis. BMT was founded by the Randeree Charitable Trust and the Aziz Foundation and is focused on tackling anti-Muslim hatred and addressing the structural inequalities that shape British Muslim experiences. It aims to build a
Our Vision: Ending Hatred, Amplifying Hope
The British Muslim Trust envisions a UK in which British Muslims are seen as and live as equal members of society, free from racism, hatred and prejudice. We believe in a Britain where everyone — regardless of background, ethnicity, faith, gender or sexual orientation — enjoys the same rights, freedoms and chances to thrive.
Our Mission: Tackling Anti-Muslim Hatred and Islamophobia and Amplifying Hope
Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred are rooted in systemic socioeconomic inequalities. These intersect to produce some of the worst outcomes in health, education, employment and poverty for British Muslims. Yet this picture is incomplete. The British Muslim experience is also full of hope, success, joy and positive change. We are here to challenge prejudices and uplift a more hopeful, empowering narrative.
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