Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Lgbtq

Promoting equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.

Galop is the UK's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* (LGBT) anti-violence and abuse charity. We make life safe, just and fair for LGBT people. We give advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence and domestic abuse, and we work to improve the way the our communities can get help.

LGBT Foundation is one of the UK's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) community charities, believeing in a fair and equal society where all lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people can achieve their full potential. The LGBT Foundation provides health, well being and other services directly to LGBT people and supports a wide range of organisations which work with LGBT people.

Age UK Camden is the legal name. The charity: (a) Provides services; (b) Works in partnerships; (c) Campaigns with/for older people; (d) Innovates and undertakes research. Current services include: Day Services; Information/Advice; befriending; social prescribing; counselling; shopping; computer training; support for older LGBT people.

Promote equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, including in particular but not exclusively by raising the awareness of the public with regard to all aspects of discrimination in society and issues and difficulties affecting the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual and transgender people.

We are the national LGBTQ youth homelessness charity; focused on prevention and early action we provide emergency accommodation and routes to safe homes, practical advice and mentoring, training, advocacy and support to young people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or living in a hostile environment after coming out to their parents, care givers and peers.

The Kaleidoscope Trust works to advance the human rights of LGBT people in countries where they lack their equal rights, particularly in the Commonwealth. We do this by listening, amplifying and communicating their voices to a wider audience to persuade public and political opinion and work as a catalyst for meaningful change to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Support over 600 volunteers to run voluntary Youth clubsDeliver Youth Clubs & projects (fully staffed clubs and bespoke projects like Short breaks work with disabled young people, LGBTQ club and Shropshire Young Health Champions)Deliver Alternative curriculum workTraining for the youth sector (Youth Work, Safeguarding, talking to your teenager, CEOP, First Aid etc)DBS Umbrella organisation

Young peoples resource centre offering informal education, accredited and non-accredited courses, childcare, counselling, cafe, health activities, womens work, work with LGBT young people, music, art, recording studios and sports. All of these activities are provided with in a philosophy of encouraging young people to take control over their own lives).

Yorkshire MESMAC is a health organisation providing sexual and mental health promotion and support for most at risk populations and those living with HIV. We also work with LGBT communities around related health and social inequalities.

Mermaids overarching aim is to create a world where gender diverse children and young people can be themselves and thrive; to this end, our goal is to relieve the mental and emotional stress of all those aged 19 years and under who are transgender, nonbinary and gender variant, as well as to promote education and awareness.

Just Like Us sends recent LGBT school leavers into schools to give talks and workshops that champion LGBT equality and challenge prejudice. Our national initiative, School Diversity Week, empowers pupils to run events that tackle homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. We also train teachers to support students in establishing Pride Groups, student-led clubs for LGBT students and allies.

MIND IN SALFORD AIMS TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICES TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE TO THE WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE OF SALFORD & SURROUNDING AREAS.WE PROVIDE: ~STATUTORY ADVOCACY SERVICES IN SALFORD, BOLTON & SPECIALIST HOSPITALS~WELFARE RIGHTS & DEBT ADVICE~MINDFULNESS & MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING~PEER MENTORING VIA SALFORD LIVING WELL~LGBTQ SPECIFIC SERVICES & SUPPORT

The Consortium is the only national second tier organisation which specifically represents and supports Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Voluntary and Community Organisations. We exist to see a vibrant, viable and valued LGBT Voluntary and Community Sector. We provide a voice for the sector, link it together, collect information and lead on developing a shared vision.

Our vision is a world where there is equality, dignity, respect and safety for all people in the expression of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Off the Record exists to improve the emotional health and wellbeing of young people by providing them with a safe space to be themselves. We provide a range of free services including counselling, listening support/coaching, youth participation, advocacy and specialist groups, such as a young parents group, support for care leavers and a LGBT focused youth group.

Provides help for people who are experiencing prejudice, discrimination or other disadvantage relating to sexual orientation or gender identity, supports independent lesbian gay bisexual and trans groups and initiatives, and provides training and consultancy for all sectors on the issues around sexual orientation and gender identity.

Services Provided by the organisation are in the North of England and are detailed below:1. Youth work delivery 2. LGBT awareness training3. Peer support and youth volunteering4. Community Cafe project5. Provision of an LGBT Centre6. Infrastructure support to LGBT youth worker networks and groups.7. Events and conferences 8. Research

Provision of services to Women, Children and Young People and LGBTQI people who are affected by Domestic Violence to include advice, emotional and therapeutic support and residential services. Education and training provision for awareness and prevention of domestic abuse.

To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity. Curating or attending events in an official capacity including speaking, lobbying, raising awareness and challenging hearts and minds. To deliver the annual Bristol Pride festival and programme of LGBT events and activities.

Economic/Community Development; employment. Provides advocacy/advice/information . Sponsors and undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body. Plus other charitable activities in and around the Birmingham and West Midlands area.The organisation has a Health and Well-being centre in Birmingham for the LGBT community and others

Pride Cymru works to promote equality and diversity for public benefit in the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, race or religion including but not exclusively by raising awareness of equality and diversity through an LGBTQ arts festival, creating a sentiment of equality/diversity by offering training and holding the Pride Cymru Foundation Grant.

London Friend provides a wide range of services and activities aimed at improving the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender community. Some of our services include one-to-one and group counselling, drug and alcohol support and coming-out and other peer support groups. We also run an LGBT community centre in Kings Cross.

The promotion of: - social inclusion amongst LGBTI people by preventing them from becoming socially excluded and relieving the needs of those who are- equality and diversity by the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status;and advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity.

LGBT mental health & wellbeing charity offering a range of support services, incl. counselling, crisis prevention & intervention support, workshops, support groups, events, and youth, schools & befriending programmes, plus LGBT voice, consultation, awareness raising, education programmes, and training services to professionals, education services, non-profit, public health & corporate sectors.