Burnley-based housing association Calico Homes has set up a third-party reporting centre for hate crimes, giving people the option to report incidents without having to go directly to the police.

Neighbourhood Management and Community Safety Teams at the 5,000-home housing association have received specialist training from Lancashire Police on how to support people who have experienced or witnessed a hate crime.

As the operator of a third-party reporting centre, Calico Homes can submit reports to the police on behalf of anyone affected by hate crime, with the option for these reports to remain anonymous.