Hate Reporting Points Launch

Over 30 community Hate Reporting Points launched in Warwickshire 

Hate Reporting Points launch in Warwickshire

The launch of over 30 community-based Hate Crime Reporting Points was held on 16 September 2026 in Nuneaton as part of ongoing work to tackle hate crime in the county in a new initiative run by EQuIP, the Equality and Inclusion Partnership.

Junaid Hussain, Chief Executive of EQuIP, commented:

"Too many people who experience hate still do not feel confident or comfortable reporting what has happened to them. The Hate Reporting Points bring support closer to communities, providing trusted and accessible places where people can speak to someone, be listened to and receive appropriate support with reporting hate.

"This project, amply supported by Warwickshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Seccombe and other partners in the Warwickshire Hate Crime Partnership including Warwickshire Police and Warwickshire County, District and Borough Councils, is a strong example of partnership in action.

"By working with community, faith and voluntary organisations across Warwickshire, we are helping to remove barriers to reporting, improve our understanding of hate within our communities and send a clear message that hate has no place in Warwickshire

"We have worked with communities across the length and breadth of Warwickshire, and we are delighted that the first 30 reporting points have undertaken training and signed up to be champions in tackling hate.

"If any other communities would like to join us then please do get in touch. We must ensure that hate has no part in Warwickshire and make it easier for people to report, so that the relevant agencies can tackle this dreadful crime."

Philip Seccombe, Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner added:

"I want to thank EQuIP and each organisation who have signed up to become a designated hate reporting point for helping to make this possible.

"These hate reporting points are not just places to share what has happened. They are a visible reminder that support is available, that people will be listened to, and that no one should feel they have to face hate alone.

"Together, we can continue to build a Warwickshire where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves."

Full list of Community settings as of 16 September 2026:

Nuneaton & Bedworth

Nuneaton Library & Information Centre

Jamia Masjid

The Guardians Grow Charity

Guru Nanak Gurdwara

Methodist Church

Bedworth Library

Shree Hindu Samaj Community Centre

Camp Hill Parish Church

Rachel Taylor MP office

North Warwickshire

Atherstone Library & Information Centre

North Warwickshire Citizens Advice

Rugby

Rugby Library & Information Centre

Shree Kaylan Mandal

Rugby Mosque Society

Guru Nanak Gurdwara

West Indian Community Centre

Rugby Elim Church

The Benn Partnership Centre

Warwick District

The Polish Community Centre

Kenilworth Library & Information Centre

Baitul Ehsan Mosque

Brunswick Hub

Leamington Spa Library & Information Centre

Warwickshire Vision

Citizens Advice South Warwickshire

Stratford on Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon Library and Information Centre

The Ken Kennett Community Centre

Venture House (Community Hub)

Stratford- upon- Avon Foodbank

Stratford Methodist Church