Nigel Farage has reportedly written to the Charity Commission regarding concerns over the political activities linked to anti-extremism organisation Hope Not Hate.

The move follows ongoing debate surrounding the relationship between Hope Not Hate’s campaigning arm and its associated charitable trust, now known as HOPE Unlimited Charitable Trust.

The Charity Commission previously confirmed that it had investigated concerns about whether the activities of Hope Not Hate Limited — a separate non-charitable campaigning organisation — were sufficiently distinct from the charity itself.

In January 2026, the regulator said the charity had taken steps to improve transparency after complaints and regulatory scrutiny stretching back several years. The Commission also stressed that charities are allowed to campaign politically in support of their charitable aims, but “must not be party political.”

Mr Farage and figures within Reform UK have repeatedly criticised Hope Not Hate, accusing the organisation of acting in a politically partisan manner against right-wing candidates and parties.

Hope Not Hate has frequently published investigations into Reform UK candidates and campaigners, including reports examining controversial comments made by some individuals associated with the party.

The organisation describes itself as an anti-racism and anti-extremism campaign group focused on combating hatred, extremism and political violence.

Previous complaints about Hope Not Hate’s charitable arrangements have also been raised by Conservative politicians. In 2025, Conservative MP Jack Rankin asked the Charity Commission to investigate allegations surrounding the relationship between the charity and its campaigning organisation.

At the time of writing, there is no indication that the Charity Commission has opened a new formal inquiry specifically as a result of Mr Farage’s reported intervention.

The latest development is nevertheless likely to intensify political debate around campaigning charities, political neutrality and the role of activist organisations in British public life.

Nigel Farage's letter

In his letter Nigel Farage writes:

There are numerous reports of Hope Not Hate sending leaflets to addresses within the Makerfield constituency ahead of the Parliamentary by-election on 18 June. The leaflet allegedly endorses Andy Burnham, Labour's candidate, and attempts to influence voters' decisions. The tone and content of the leaflet is clearly directed towards persuading the reader to vote for a particular candidate, and the text in the footer, "To join the local fightback against Reform, please scan the QR code", is party political.

Mr Farage continued:

The letter states that it is promoted by Nick Lowles on behalf of HOPE Not Hate Limited (HnH Ltd.), a private company with links to HOPE Unlimited Charitable Trust (HUCT), a charitable company registered with the Chanty Commission under Charity number: 1013880.

Source: X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/Nigel_Farage/status/2059607675713831043