Ivan Humble is an anti-hate campaigner and vocal activist in tackling radicalisation and extremism in the UK. He turned his life around by leaving the English Defence League (EDL), to begin working tirelessly to influence others to do the same and bridge severed relationships between communities and society. He now works with people of all faiths, ethnicities and religions to tackle hatred. This is the third part of his story.

Ben, who joined the Army at just sixteen, straight from a small village in Suffolk. What followed was a huge cultural shift into a ‘laddish’ environment where alcohol — and later drugs — became a way of coping with mental health struggles. That path led to serious personal consequences, including the breakdown of his marriage.

During COVID, Ben reached a turning point. He chose sobriety, began focusing on his mental wellbeing, and started rebuilding his life. Today, he’s passionate about breaking the stigma around men’s mental health — and as a father, he’s determined to raise his son in a way that encourages emotional openness rather than silence.

Ivan Humble is an anti-hate campaigner and vocal activist in tackling radicalisation and extremism in the UK. He turned his life around by leaving the English Defence League (EDL), to begin working tirelessly to influence others to do the same and bridge severed relationships between communities and society. He now works with people of all faiths, ethnicities and religions to tackle hatred. This is the second part of his story.