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Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group

Also known as: Galop

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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,472,978
Latest Expenditure
£4,455,272

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 57% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 44% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 42% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £28,145
Charitable Activities £4,117,943
Other Trading £326,422
Investments £0
Other Income £468

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,275,006
Raising Funds £180,266
Governance £9,600
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,472,978
£4,455,272£4,275,006£1,264,231£957,48965 / 0
2024
£4,154,403
£4,003,948£3,894,010£1,246,525£798,51560 / 0
2023
£3,299,359
£3,043,823£3,043,823£1,096,070£575,76643 / 0
2022
£2,403,085
£2,184,336£2,184,336£840,534£323,18237 / 0
2021
£2,130,245
£1,858,836£1,858,836£621,785£240,02028 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group

What does Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group do?

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.

How much income did Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group report in 2025?

Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group reported total income of £4.47m and reported expenditure of £4.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group?

Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group has a program ratio of 95.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group registered as a charity?

Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 1999 as charity number 1077384. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group?

Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lenna Cumberbatch-Nichols. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group operate?

Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group a registered charity?

Yes — Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual Anti - Violence And Policing Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077384.

Details

Address
PO Box 81790
London
EC3P 3GA
Registration Date
13 September 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3956897
Charity Number
1077384

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Trustees

Lenna Cumberbatch-Nichols Chair
Benn Vaughan
Kingsley Macey
Natasha Walker
Sally Louise Barnes
Sandeep Jha
Simon Nigel Hall

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Galop

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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