Hate Crime Awareness Week (2-6 Feb 2026)
National Hate Crime Awareness Drop in session
Join us at Healthwatch Bury for a special drop-in session during National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Wednesday 4th February, 10am – 2pm
Healthwatch Bury Office, 56–58 Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0LL
We’re here to listen to your concerns about hate crime and make sure your voice is heard. All feedback will be recorded and shared with the Community Safety Partnership to help improve local support and safety.
Pop in and also share your experiences of health and social care services, we’re here to help you access the support you need. More info here:
What is hate crime?
A crime or an incident that is perceived by the victim, or any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hatred based on someone’s:
- Race
- Nationality
- Religion, faith or belief
- Sexuality or sexual orientation
- Gender or gender identity
- Lifestyle, dress or cultural preferences
Hate crime incidents can include:
- Physical attacks to people or property, including offensive graffiti or arson
- The threat of attack including offensive letters, messages or intimidation
- Verbal abuse or insults including offensive leaflets, abusive gestures or name calling.
- Any victimisation based on such prejudices can be distressing and have a huge impact – and should be reported.
How to report hate crime?
Call 999 if you or another person are in immediate danger
Call 101 to report a hate crime to Greater Manchester Police in non-emergency cases
You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Hate Crime can be reported online at:
www.report-it.org.uk/report_a_hate_crime
You can report hate crimes to ambassadors and reporting centres across the Borough who work passionately to prevent hate crime and support victims of hate. For information on these ambassadors and national support organisations including Stop Hate UK; Tell Mama; Community Security Trust; GALOP and the LGBT Foundation visit:
0161 253 5879
