What is CATCH?

CATCH is a group of charities working together to provide safe, specialist, and confidential support for people who have experienced hate in London.

We're here to give expert and confidential support to people in London, aged 18 and over, who have experienced hate that targets their race, religion, disability, or LGBT+ identity.

All of the organisations in CATCH are run by and for the communities we work with, and we are completely independent from the police.

If you have been a victim of hate because of your identity, you can contact CATCH for free advice and practical support.

If you have experienced hate elsewhere in the UK, you can still get in touch with us.

What is hate crime?

Hate crime includes any violence or abuse that is motivated by prejudice against someone's actual or perceived:

race
religion
disability
sexual orientation and/or
transgender identity.

Hate crime can include verbal abuse, online abuse, harassment or violence from strangers, neighbours, or people you know well.

How can we help?

If you need advice, or just want to get something off your chest, you can talk to us. We can:

provide a safe space to talk
explore the options available to you
advise on your rights and how to use them
support you to report to police if you choose
give guidance on applying for financial compensation for victims of crime
provide practical advice to make you feel safe
help you access other support and services you need, such as counselling or housing.

We’ll never pressure you into taking any action you aren’t comfortable with, and we won’t share information about you without your permission.