So, what’s happening?
Stop Funding Hate is making changes to the way it’s set up, in order to allow this movement to campaign without fear or favour. To do this, the Stop Funding Hate campaign is transitioning from being run via a Community Interest Company (CIC) to a non-profit Company Limited By Guarantee.
Why is this transition taking place?
As a Community Interest Company (CIC), Stop Funding Hate is governed by rules which limit us from doing anything that could be seen to either support or oppose any government policy, or which might affect support for a particular political party. We are effectively unable to tackle media content quoting toxic rhetoric coming directly from politicians.
This has meant that Stop Funding Hate has been unable to call out many of the most problematic headlines which have appeared on UK newspaper front pages in recent years. And with hateful rhetoric within the UK again on the rise, indeed even from the benches of Parliament, now is an important time to make this transition.
We need to change to effectively tackle these issues that are causing real problems to individuals and damaging community cohesion. The Stop Funding Hate campaign will now be taken forward by a new legal entity, which holds non-profit status as a Company Limited By Guarantee – this is the same status held by groups such as Led By Donkeys and the Good Law Project. This new legal entity would be fully independent, meaning that Stop Funding Heat will no longer be constrained by the rules relating to either Community Interest Companies or UK charities.
What is the new legal entity?
The new legal entity is called Reliable Media – the same entity that runs our climate-focused spin-off campaign. Our plan is that Stop Funding Hate and Stop Funding Heat be brought together under the Reliable Media “umbrella”, with a combined Board overseeing both campaigns. There is common ground for both organizations including the promulgation of misinformation and conspiracy theories to mislead and damage communities.
For the time being, Stop Funding Hate CIC will continue to exist alongside Reliable Media, with the CIC focussing on the less contested aspects of our work, including training and knowledge-sharing. But the core campaigning activities of Stop Funding Hate will be taken forward by Reliable Media.
How can I get involved?
One thing has not changed – Stop Funding Hate needs your support and energy. Together we have made a real difference and we want you to be part of this next stage in our journey. To do this, gere are few different ways to get involved:
We’ll be in touch over the coming days and weeks with more ways to get involved with Stop Funding Hate. The bigger we are the more potent we can be – together we can challenge lies, hatred and prejudice.
Data: What will happen with my data that I’ve shared with the Stop Funding Hate CIC?
We respect your privacy – which is why none of your personal data will be transferred to Stop Funding Hate’s new legal entity without your explicit opt-in consent.
To stay in touch, opt-in to continue your involvement with Stop Funding Hate here.