Kath, Deena, Mary and Lucie are going to run 100k (each!) in October for HOPE not hate. This will be a challenge for me (Kath) as it's about twice what I usually manage in a month. Please donate - any amount would be so welcome. EVEN MORE IMPORTANTLY, when you donate, please can you contribute an idea for how we rebuild communities, spread hope and reduce the polarisation of our society? You can do that via the Contact button at the bottom of the fundraising page. My idea (which needs some refining!) is a reality TV programme where two people with very different views sit in a room with a mediator for an hour with the aim of understanding each other and finding what they have in common. All ideas welcome - together we have the power to make things better... I will share all the ideas at the end of October in a blog and we can try to put them all into action. Thanks everyone x

More information about HOPE not hate Charitable Trust: HOPE not hate challenges racism and extremism through research, data and work directly in communities that are most vulnerable. Our mission is to engage with those susceptible to extremist messages, whilst equipping more mainstream civil society with the knowledge and skills to overcome extremism and unite communities. We seek to engage communities where they are and not where we would want them to be, address difficult issues that are often ignored and treat communities with respect and understanding.