Lgbt charities uk
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Pride month may be over, but we back LGBTQ+ youth all year round!
We are akt, our mission is to guarantee that every Gay year old facing homelessness or a hostile living environment has a sound place to live.
We give LGBTQ+ year olds at peril of, or experiencing homelessness support they need to thrive. We have four offices located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Newcastle, as well as dwell chat to propose support across the UK.
Coming out or being outed as LGBTQ+ can still lead to new people being made homeless. We trust that no Queer person should be facing homelessness because of their identity.
akt are addressing an issue often missed by many other homeless charities the safety of Queer youth in their own homes.Lennox, akt service user
HOW AKT HELPED ALEX
Alex contacted akt as they were living in a hostile environment with abusive family members who were unsupportive of their gender identity. They felt trapped and desperately needed a supportive environment where they’d be capable
Top 10 LGBT+ Charities or community initiatives
In alphabetical order
This category is for a charity or people initiative that has changed or continues to modify the lives of LGBT+ people.
Albert Kennedy Trust / AKT
AKT aim to make certain that all lesbian, queer, bisexual and trans juvenile people are able to live in accepting, supportive and caring homes, by providing a range of services to meet the individual needs of those who would otherwise be homeless, or living in a hostile environment. This is done by providing appropriate homes through supported lodgings, fostering and other specialist housing schemes. The charity also helps immature people to manage independent living successfully and improves attitudes within society towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people.
Human Dignity Trust
The Human Dignity Certainty is a legal aid that supports those who want to challenge anti-gay laws, wherever they occur in the world. Laws that criminalise lesbian, homosexual, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people put them beyond the protection of the law, fostering a c
12 Charities to Support This Identity festival and Beyond
During Pride month – and beyond – it's vital to know about the organisations and charities working hard to ensure the LGBTQ+ community can live happy, healthy and identical lives.
To help, we've put together 12 LGBTQ+ charities in the UK that you can spot out more about, get deeply interested with, and support. Enjoy!
Kaleidoscope International Trust
This UK-based charity works to legalise and decriminalise homosexuality across the Commonwealth. Many countries across the Commonwealth still retain homophobic laws and practices that were implemented during Great Britain’s colonial regime, and the Kaleidoscope Reliance are working to change that, and to protect LGBTQ+ people everywhere. You can find out more about donating, fundraising and volunteering on their website.
Hidayah UK
Hidayah UK supports LGBTQ+ Muslims in their journey through monthly events, educational workshops and mentoring programmes. They hold regular meetings all across the UK, with Gay Muslims with lived experience providing support for others. There are application form
We support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence
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