Invest 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 […]
Read MoreNew research highlights work barriers for trans people in Scotland
LGBT Health and Wellbeing have published new research which highlights work barriers for trans people in Scotland. We know trans* people experience specific barriers when looking for and staying in work. We wanted to understand more about these barriers in a Scottish context, and how they can be challenged. To do this we ran […]
Read MoreAfghanistan Appeal
LGBTQ+ Afghans at risk GiveOut has activated our LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund in response to the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan. We are asking you – our community and corporate allies – to donate to this appeal to support Rainbow Railroad in their urgent work to help LGBTQ+ Afghans at risk. The Taliban have seized power in […]
Read MoreCHERT – Application Submitted!
On 28 July, on behalf of the CHE Transition Team, I submitted our application to the Charity Commission to register the CHE Research Trust – CHERT – as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). The Transition Team had developed the wording of our application (number 5181452) over several meetings and it was then refined by CHERT’s […]
Read MoreRainbow Plaque Unveiled
On Friday 30 July a good number of CHE’s members gathered in front of Burnley Central Library for the unveiling of a Rainbow Plaque to commemorate CHE’s first ever public meeting in that very building, 50 years before to the day. The 1971 meeting had been called to discuss the proposed setting up of a […]
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