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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.
➡️ 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
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.
➡️ 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.
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
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
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
Faith-inspired, community-led approaches don’t just save money, they save lives.
#youthviolence #faithinspiredchange #communityimpact #equi #socialvalue
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
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
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
The research shows how faith-led youth programmes across the UK are saving lives and saving taxpayers an estimated
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.
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
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.
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.
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
📘 Download your copy here ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
#equi #youthviolence #research #policy
October 23, 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
📘 Download your copy here ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
#equi #youthviolence #research #policy
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
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.
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/
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
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/
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/
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 –
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
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 –
Keynote speeches were delivered by The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Home Secretary, and The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP, Health Secretary –
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Our latest publications highlight these contributions and the opportunities they create for building stronger social cohesion.
Discover more ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
#socialcohesion #britishmuslims
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
This difference highlights the strength of family, kinship and community care in British Muslim communities.
September 10, 2025 at 4:09 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.
This difference highlights the strength of family, kinship and community care in British Muslim communities.
Digital campaigns that highlight the everyday positive contributions of British Muslims are making a real impact, receiving 4x more positive than negative engagement.
When we celebrate the stories that unite us, Britain becomes stronger together. 💙
#britainunited #socialcohesion #positivechange
When we celebrate the stories that unite us, Britain becomes stronger together. 💙
#britainunited #socialcohesion #positivechange
September 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Digital campaigns that highlight the everyday positive contributions of British Muslims are making a real impact, receiving 4x more positive than negative engagement.
When we celebrate the stories that unite us, Britain becomes stronger together. 💙
#britainunited #socialcohesion #positivechange
When we celebrate the stories that unite us, Britain becomes stronger together. 💙
#britainunited #socialcohesion #positivechange
56% of people in Britain said they would step in to support someone being harassed in public, including Muslims.
A powerful reminder that fairness and solidarity are core British values. 🇬🇧
Read the full Britain United report to see more insights on social cohesion 👉 equi.org.uk/publications/
A powerful reminder that fairness and solidarity are core British values. 🇬🇧
Read the full Britain United report to see more insights on social cohesion 👉 equi.org.uk/publications/
September 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
56% of people in Britain said they would step in to support someone being harassed in public, including Muslims.
A powerful reminder that fairness and solidarity are core British values. 🇬🇧
Read the full Britain United report to see more insights on social cohesion 👉 equi.org.uk/publications/
A powerful reminder that fairness and solidarity are core British values. 🇬🇧
Read the full Britain United report to see more insights on social cohesion 👉 equi.org.uk/publications/
70% of Muslim carers say they feel poorly supported by local authorities.
Our latest report, Faith, Family and the Care System: A Missed Connection? explores why recognising faith and family isn’t optional – it’s key to building a stronger, more effective care system for every child.
Our latest report, Faith, Family and the Care System: A Missed Connection? explores why recognising faith and family isn’t optional – it’s key to building a stronger, more effective care system for every child.
August 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
70% of Muslim carers say they feel poorly supported by local authorities.
Our latest report, Faith, Family and the Care System: A Missed Connection? explores why recognising faith and family isn’t optional – it’s key to building a stronger, more effective care system for every child.
Our latest report, Faith, Family and the Care System: A Missed Connection? explores why recognising faith and family isn’t optional – it’s key to building a stronger, more effective care system for every child.
Over 82,000 children are in care in England. Our report, Faith, Family and the Care System: A Missed Connection? highlights why faith literacy and family resilience must be central to how we care for vulnerable children.
Read our full findings and recommendations ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
Read our full findings and recommendations ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
August 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Over 82,000 children are in care in England. Our report, Faith, Family and the Care System: A Missed Connection? highlights why faith literacy and family resilience must be central to how we care for vulnerable children.
Read our full findings and recommendations ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
Read our full findings and recommendations ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
Only 0.8% of foster carers in England are Muslim, yet Muslims make up 6.5% of the population. This is despite 7 in 10 British Muslims feeling a strong personal duty to support vulnerable children.
August 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Only 0.8% of foster carers in England are Muslim, yet Muslims make up 6.5% of the population. This is despite 7 in 10 British Muslims feeling a strong personal duty to support vulnerable children.
Leaders must champion a unifying vision for the UK, one rooted in shared values like respect, equality and liberty, to counter polarisation and hate. Discover more from our recent findings ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
#britainunited #unity #respect #tacklinghatred
#britainunited #unity #respect #tacklinghatred
August 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Leaders must champion a unifying vision for the UK, one rooted in shared values like respect, equality and liberty, to counter polarisation and hate. Discover more from our recent findings ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/
#britainunited #unity #respect #tacklinghatred
#britainunited #unity #respect #tacklinghatred
Community matters. A shared spaces grant scheme could help transform spare capacity within existing community infrastructure, as well as unused buildings, into hubs for social exchange and local enterprise. Shared experiences break down barriers and build trust.
August 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Community matters. A shared spaces grant scheme could help transform spare capacity within existing community infrastructure, as well as unused buildings, into hubs for social exchange and local enterprise. Shared experiences break down barriers and build trust.
A targeted public awareness campaign showing British Muslims’ positive contributions to society, from charity to community projects, saw a 4:1 ratio of positive to negative engagement.
When the realities of our communities are showcased, prejudice falls.
When the realities of our communities are showcased, prejudice falls.
August 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A targeted public awareness campaign showing British Muslims’ positive contributions to society, from charity to community projects, saw a 4:1 ratio of positive to negative engagement.
When the realities of our communities are showcased, prejudice falls.
When the realities of our communities are showcased, prejudice falls.
A targeted public awareness campaign showing British Muslims’ positive contributions to society, from charity to community projects, saw a 4:1 ratio of positive to negative engagement.
When the realities of our communities are showcased, prejudice falls.
When the realities of our communities are showcased, prejudice falls.
August 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A targeted public awareness campaign showing British Muslims’ positive contributions to society, from charity to community projects, saw a 4:1 ratio of positive to negative engagement.
When the realities of our communities are showcased, prejudice falls.
When the realities of our communities are showcased, prejudice falls.
From social cohesion to economic impact, our research offers evidence-based insights to shape a fairer, more inclusive UK.
Explore our latest publications, from how we can foster better social cohesion through tackling anti-Muslim hatred and understanding the value of Ramadan, to addressing
Explore our latest publications, from how we can foster better social cohesion through tackling anti-Muslim hatred and understanding the value of Ramadan, to addressing
August 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
From social cohesion to economic impact, our research offers evidence-based insights to shape a fairer, more inclusive UK.
Explore our latest publications, from how we can foster better social cohesion through tackling anti-Muslim hatred and understanding the value of Ramadan, to addressing
Explore our latest publications, from how we can foster better social cohesion through tackling anti-Muslim hatred and understanding the value of Ramadan, to addressing
Within British Muslim communities, supporting vulnerable children is seen as a core duty, rooted in moral and spiritual teachings to care for the yateem (orphans) and those in need.
Two-thirds of British Muslims say it is their responsibility to help vulnerable children wherever possible and they
Two-thirds of British Muslims say it is their responsibility to help vulnerable children wherever possible and they
August 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Within British Muslim communities, supporting vulnerable children is seen as a core duty, rooted in moral and spiritual teachings to care for the yateem (orphans) and those in need.
Two-thirds of British Muslims say it is their responsibility to help vulnerable children wherever possible and they
Two-thirds of British Muslims say it is their responsibility to help vulnerable children wherever possible and they