Guardian Appeal 2025 raises over £1 million for partner charities, including Citizens UK
Guardian Appeal 2025 raises over £1 million for partner charities, including Citizens UK
We want to send a massive thank you to The Guardian readers for their generosity. An incredible £1,035,000 has been raised through the 2025 appeal.
The theme this year was hope, and it resonated with people all over the country. At a time when many communities may feel divided, the powerful stories shared highlighted the local people who are building trust across difference and making change.
Father Chris Hughes, from Tyne & Wear Citizens, shared, “It showed you can give people a sense of hope. The Guardian appeal has been an absolutely positive experience.”
Pete Brierley, Citizens UK Director, London, also reflected: “The appeal reminded us civil society must roll up its sleeves and model the kind of politics we want to see; listening to those we disagree with, seeking common ground, and working towards a shared common good.”
You can find the Citizens UK stories below:
‘People will listen’: turning anger into community pride in North Shields - The Guardian
'A rise of love': Liverpool church targeted in 2024 riots forges links against hate - The Guardian
Citizens UK is the UK's largest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We build relationships between communities, politicians and businesses so that everyone is heard, and no one is left out.