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Equi is a leading think tank committed to producing ethically-driven research and policy recommendations on issues affecting the UK, drawing on Muslim insight.
The message from our research is clear:

➡️ Faith communities are key partners in tackling youth violence.
➡️ Collaboration across sectors is essential.
➡️ Long-term funding turns local success into national impact.

Let’s build bridges to keep every young person safe.
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
For every £1 invested in youth initiatives, there’s a £5.30 return to society through reduced crime, improved wellbeing and community safety.

Faith-inspired, community-led approaches don’t just save money, they save lives.

#youthviolence #faithinspiredchange #communityimpact #equi #socialvalue
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Thanks to Rahyaftegan for covering our new report on Muslim-led youth work. The findings show these community groups are reducing violence and saving the UK an estimated £30m each year.

Read here 👇
rahyafteha.ir/en/20630/mus...

#equithinktank #youthviolence #faithbasedleadership #muslimcommunities
Muslim-Led Youth Projects Save UK Millions, Study Finds - rahyafteha
Muslim-led community organisations are helping to reduce youth violence across Britain while saving taxpayers an estimated
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November 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our Director of Policy and Research, Dr Jennifer Egert, spoke with BBC Radio Cambridgeshire about our latest report, Tackling Youth Violence: The Impact of Muslim-Led Organisations.

The research shows how faith-led youth programmes across the UK are saving lives and saving taxpayers an estimated
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We’re proud to see our Tackling Youth Violence report featured in Asian Image 📰

Faith-led youth programmes are saving lives — and saving taxpayers around £30m a year through prevention, mentoring & community care.

Read more ⬇️
Muslim-led youth programmes are saving lives and millions of pounds
Muslim-led youth programmes are making a major impact in the UK, according to a Equi Think Tank report
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October 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Thank you to Asian Connect for covering the launch of our latest report, Tackling Youth Violence: The Impact of Muslim-Led Organisations. Read more ⬇️

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#equithinktank #youthviolence #britishmuslims #asianconnect
New Report Reveals that Muslim-Led Youth Initiatives Save UK £30M Annually
Asian Connect
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October 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Highlights from our Britain United event at Labour Conference, marking one year of Equi and launching our new youth violence report.

Watch here 👇
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#britainunited #equithinktank #labourconference2025 #britishmuslims
Highlights from Equi's Britain United: The Role of British Muslims Event
Check out these highlights from our first anniversary event, Britain United: The Role of British Muslims, held at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. We were honoured to be joined by the…
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October 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
New footage from our Britain United event, where Health Secretary Wes Streeting meets Ibrahim Syed, who raised the British flag at The Wirral Deen Centre. A moment celebrating unity and shared identity. 🇬🇧

Full video ⬇️
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#britainunited #equithinktank #wesstreeting
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October 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Throwback to BBC News coverage on fostering and faith. 🎥

Our very own Sofiah Shah, Equi Research Volunteer, shared why recognising faith and family in the care system is vital — and how this understanding can truly transform young lives.
October 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
It explores the scale of the crisis, the power of faith-led interventions, and why long-term policy change is essential.

📘 Download your copy here ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/

#equi #youthviolence #research #policy
October 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Muslim entrepreneurs are reshaping the UK tech scene — driving innovation, investment, and change. The British Muslim Tech Fest celebrates this growing influence and the talent powering UK tech.

Read more 👇
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#equi #muslimtech #innovation #uktech #diversityintech
Driving Innovation: British Muslim Contributions to the Tech Sector | Equi
An increasing number of Muslim entrepreneurs and skilled workers are leaving their mark on the British technology sector, collectively advancing the state o ...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Arab News covers the launch of our report, Tackling Youth Violence: The Impact of Muslim-Led Organisations.

The findings highlight how Muslim-led grassroots initiatives are saving lives and delivering an estimated £30 million in value each year.
Muslim-led youth projects save UK up to £30m a year, report finds
LONDON: Muslim-led grassroots organizations are delivering life-saving interventions for young people while saving the UK taxpayer an estimated £30 million ($40.3 million) a year, according to a…
www.arabnews.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A big thank you to Middle East Eye for covering our anniversary event, Britain United: The Role of British Muslims at the Labour Party Conference.

We’re proud to see the conversation on the vital role of British Muslims gaining wider recognition.

Read the full piece here ⬇️
'Fight of our lives': Inside the Muslim Labour conference event addressed by Wes Streeting
The health secretary told Muslims that Britain was facing an existential conflict at a Labour conference fringe event
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October 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
With case studies of as few as 19 active youth workers serving thousands of young people in some UK cities, vital gaps exist in the provision of services to young people. Faith and community groups are stepping in, running youth clubs, mentoring, and providing safe spaces that change lives.
October 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Last week, Equi’s MD, Professor Javed KHAN OBE, spoke at the launch of the Muslim Impact Forum alongside former First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf.

Highlighting the £70bn contribution British Muslims make to the economy and the youthfulness of the community, Prof Khan stressed the need to
Muslim Impact Forum: New group launches with high-profile backing
Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf said the forum, which aims to help Muslims into politics, is 'about pushing good people into positions of power'
www.middleeasteye.net
October 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Investing in prevention pays off.

Seven Muslim-led initiatives highlighted in our latest report reach 45,000 young people each year, saving the government around £30m annually. For every £1 invested, there is a £5.30 return.

Read the full report ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
October 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Equi was pleased to host its one-year anniversary celebration, 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙨, at this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. 🎉

Keynote speeches were delivered by The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Home Secretary, and The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP, Health Secretary –
October 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
OUT NOW – Our latest report: 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

The report reveals that Muslim-led grassroots organisations are delivering 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for young people, while 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝘁𝗮𝘅𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 £𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆.
September 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
British Muslims play a vital role in shaping the UK’s cultural, social, and economic fabric.

Our latest publications highlight these contributions and the opportunities they create for building stronger social cohesion.

Discover more ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/

#socialcohesion #britishmuslims
September 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Equi at Labour Party Conference 2025

Britain United: The Role of British Muslims – One Year On

🗓 Monday 29 Sept | 📍 Hilton, Liverpool

Featuring keynote Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP and speakers Sarah Owen MP and Afzal Khan MP, amongst others.

#labourpartyconference #britainunited #britishmuslims
September 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We are pleased to see Equi covered in today's BBC News story shedding a light on why faith-matched care matters, providing children not only a home but also a sense of identity and belonging.
Muslim convert foster mum in Leamington offers more than a home
Andrea Hunt strives to ensure that Muslim children in care retain their cultural identity.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
At Equi, we believe in empowering voices and shaping policy through ethically driven research.

Our work draws on Muslim insight to build a fairer, more inclusive UK, where everyone can thrive.

Explore our latest reports and commentary ➡️ equi.org.uk

#policy #research #socialimpact #muslimvoices
September 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Discrimination fears are holding carers back.

National polling shows 59% of British Muslims worry about facing discrimination if they became formal care providers, compared to 34% of the general population.

This barrier risks preventing thousands of loving, capable families from stepping forward.
September 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Muslim-heritage children make up over 10% of England’s overall under-18 population, yet account for less than 5% of children in care.

This difference highlights the strength of family, kinship and community care in British Muslim communities.
September 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Patriotism should bring us together, not pull us apart.

In her latest piece for Equi, Dr Jennifer Philippa Eggert reflects on the heated debates around the English flag and argues that we must not lose sight of the real challenges facing our communities… poverty, unemployment, housing and crime.
Flying The Flag, For A United Britain | Equi
Heated debates about the place of the English flag in the public sphere have been dominating the headlines this summer. While there is benefit in discussing ...
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September 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM