No Hate, Just Sport

No Hate, Just Sport is a multi-sport pilot within the City of Bristol, led by Wesport and SARI (Stand Against Racism & Inequality), which recognises the vital role sport plays in promoting physical health, mental health, and fostering community cohesion.

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In Bristol, Police recorded hate crimes increased by 15% from 2023/24 to the year ending March 2025 and by 27% since 2022/23.

Sport can provide a safe space and sense of belonging for those people who might be experiencing discrimination and hate in other parts of their lives. We also recognise that discrimination and hate can occur at all levels within sport itself. This undermines participation, damages lives, and creates division.

No Hate, Just Sport believes this behaviour should never go unchallenged, and the voices of those with lived experience need to be heard.

This pilot aims to break the silence and nurture environments in sports clubs that are free from discrimination and hate, so that everyone can access the positive outcomes that sport provides.

Let’s work together to nurture safe and inclusive spaces in sport, free from hate.

Our vision is to nurture a sporting culture in Bristol where:

Hate and discrimination are not tolerated.

Individuals, clubs, and organisations are empowered to challenge unacceptable behaviour.

Individuals, clubs, and organisations are confident in reporting discrimination and hate crimes.

Safe, supportive, and inclusive spaces are created and sustained.

Everyone, regardless of background or identity, can participate and thrive in sport.

Together we can break the silence and eradicate hate from sport.

"Sports clubs are often the heartbeat of communities — places where people feel safe, valued, and connected. We want to make sure they’re safe for everyone, everywhere. After pulling together best practices from across the industry, we hope that No Hate, Just Sport can help to provide some of that clarity."

Steve Nelson, Chief Executive Officer at Wesport.

Race-flagged hate accounted for 73% of all hate crime in 2024/25 and increased by 18% compared to the previous year*
Offenders aged under 18 have almost doubled since 2022/23*
Referrals to Bristol Hate Crime & Discrimination services in Bristol increased by 32% between 2022/23 and 2024/25**
Increasing numbers of residents are stating that fear of crime impacts their day-to-day lives: In 2024, 24% of people felt that fear of crime affected their day-to-day lives, up from 21% in 2023 and 16% in 2019. Concern is considerably higher in the 10% most deprived areas, where 41% were fearful of crime (a 17% difference).~

Sources: * Avon & Somerset Constabulary Offences (Niche), **Bristol Hate Crime & Discrimination Service (BHCDS), ~Bristol City Council, JSNA Health & Wellbeing Profile 2025/26