Member Organisation Feature for Trans Awareness Week- FFLAG
When and why was your organisation created? FFLAG, as a national charity, was launched in 1993, at a meeting in Stonewall’s London office. But its origins lie 30 years earlier, when Rose Robertson, our founder, set up Parent’s Enquiry – the first support group for parents and their LGB children. Over the following years, local […]
Read MoreFFLAG Publishes New Booklet: ‘How Do I Tell my Children? – I’m Transgender’
Celebrating Trans Awareness Week 2021, FFLAG is delighted to be publishing their latest booklet ‘How Do I Tell my Children? – I’m Transgender.’ The creation of ‘How Do I Tell My Children?’ was prompted by an increasing number of requests for support from trans parents who wanted to break the news of their transition to […]
Read MoreLGBT+ Experiences During Covid-19
The National Centre for Social Research, with the support of Consortium, Intercom Trust, LGBT Foundation and Stonewall, is undertaking research to better understand what support can be provided to the UK LGBT+ voluntary and community sector to address the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. This project […]
Read MoreFree counselling service for LGBTQ+ Bexley residents – from METRO Charity
METRO Charity have launched a new one-to-one counselling service free of charge to those aged 18 or over, identify as LGBTQ+ and live in the borough of Bexley. It is a safe and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what’s going on in your life. Download the flyer to find out more: Bexley […]
Read MoreInvest in LGBT+ communities, don’t just fund them
Alongside the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), Consortium were part of a research project commissioned by The National Lottery Community Fund exploring how all funders can better support LGBTQ+ organisations. It is encouraging to see this research helping to better understand the landscape and seek change to funder working practices. One of the core […]
Read MoreBlack History Month 2021
A Warm Welcome to Black History Month at Consortium Racial Justice Engagement Officer, Camillea (they/them) is continuously inspired by work which serves a strong community purpose. They have a passion for uplifting and supporting Black and Brown people who are often underrepresented and from less advantaged communities. Camillea’s work is vital to understand the specific needs of, and […]
Read MoreAppeal for Statements of Support
National Hate Crime Awareness Week #NationalHCAW is a national week of action across the UK which aims to encourage the authorities, key partners and communities affected by hate crime to work together to tackle local hate crime issues. Each year we take everyone on a three step journey using three hashtags #WeStandTogether,#NoPlaceForHate and #SafePlaceForAll – to […]
Read MoreVenues sought to create safe spaces across the city
‘You’re Safe Here’ scheme to offer training to venues to help them support victims of hate crime, or those faced with abuse, intimidation or other unacceptable behaviour. Merseyside Police Commissioner, Emily Spurrell, is working in partnership with LCR Pride Foundation, Stop Hate UK, Liverpool Nightlife CIC and other partners to create ‘safe spaces’ across the […]
Read MoreBell v Tavistock Appeal Statement
We are delighted to read the Judgement in the Bell v Tavistock case and see that Tavistock has won its appeal. This can only be a big relief to trans people, trans communities and in particular trans young people. Puberty blockers are a reversible treatment that play a vital role in alleviating the stress young […]
Read MoreA New Queer London: LGBTQ+ communities and spaces beyond Covid-19
The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre team has recently launched a new research study for all LGBTQ+ Londoners. The research looks at the impact of the pandemic on LGBTQ+ communities and spaces. The team hope to understand what queer Londoners need from an LGBTQ+ community space in the wake of Covid-19 in order to shape the […]
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