Consortium-led Networks
Consortium leads on a range of thematic Networks across the LGBT+ Sector. Some networks are born from collaborative pieces of work, and others are set up as a response to need or to fill gaps in services.
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Consortium hosts the largest Network of LGBT+ groups, projects and organisations in the UK.
With over 550 Members, the Consortium Network offers organisations of all sizes the chance to connect, collaborate and co-deliver projects and services. From sharing best practice to accessing peer support, from being part of large national projects to co-delivering on small local funded projects - Members use the network in a variety of ways.
If your LGBT+ group isn't already a part of our Network, then you can join today!
A peer-to-peer network for the CEO's (or equivalent) of LGBT+ organisations, which acts as a strategic body to develop policy direction, coordinate sector campaigns and engage collectively with key agencies to promote & develop the LGBT+ Sector.
A new national network for Consortium members who provide an LGBT+ training service. The network was initiated in response to lockdown to support the move from in-person to online training and has since developed as a peer support space to share best practice.
Please contact Lucie to find out more and join this network.
The LGBT+ Women & Non-Binary Network is an open and inclusive network for all women and non-binary people working in the LGBT+ sector who would like to join a supportive and welcoming environment to share insights, network, and discuss the challenges and opportunities they experience within the sector and beyond.
Please contact Briony to find out more and join this network.
London Network:
A network focusing on building connections and relationships between our member organisations that operate within the Greater London area. This network has great potential to act as an instrument to identify and address challenges unique to LGBTQIA+ Londoners, and if your organisation would like to take part please get in touch.
London LGBTQIA+ Migration Meet-up:
Not formally a network, the LGBTQIA+ Migration Meet-up is open to London groups, organisations and projects that support LGBTQIA+ migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum. During our quarterly sessions we invite expert speakers on a particular topic to inform our conversations. The LGBTQIA+ Migration Meet-up is co-hosted by our wonderful member Micro Rainbow, and their involvement ensures that these conversations are engaging, useful and relevant.
Past Networks:
Previously we have also hosted a London Network on LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, and one focusing on LGBTQIA+ Culture, but these are currently dormant. Please reach out if you are interested in chairing either of them.
Please contact Marita to find out more and join any of these networks.
The aims of this network are to understand the specific needs of, and increase the support available for LGBT+ groups working within communities impacted by racism and racial inequity.
Please contact Nikita to find out more and join this network.
A busy and effective network of trans-specific organisations which is developing a strategic voice for the trans sector.
The Trans Organisations Network (TON) is community led and aims to amplify the voices of Trans Groups across the UK.
TON is one of the key players leading the strategic engagement in the Gender Recognition Act reform process.
Please contact Violet to find out more and join this network.
Member-led Networks
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The Ireland, UK & the Islands LGBT+ Youth Network (IUKI) is a network of over 200 people from all corners of Ireland, the UK and the Islands, with a vast array of experiences and resources from working with LGBT+ young people.
The network works collaboratively to raise the national standards of LGBT+ youth work and to increase visibility of the existence, and diverse needs, of LGBT+ young people.
Together IUKI finds innovative ways to tackle and overcome the challenges facing the sector.
You can find out more about the IUKI here
The National Trans Youth Network (NTYN) is a network of trans youth groups around the UK, by and for the youth workers who support them. Since 2013, they’ve supported the needs of young trans people (including non-binary and agender young people) and those who work on their behalf.
They do this through sharing best practices, helping young people campaign for what they need, and providing opportunities for young trans people and those who work with them to come together – to socialise, to network, and to gain support and share ideas for a trans-positive world!
You can find out more about the NTYN here
The National LGBT Partnership is an England-wide group of LGBT+ voluntary and community organisations who are committed to reducing the health inequalities of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities and to challenge homophobia, biphobia and transphobia within public services.
Consortium is an Executive Member of The National LGBT Partnership, responding to key areas of policy development that affect LGBT+ individuals as well as policy that impacts on our sector.
You can find out more about The National LGBT Partnership here
The UK Pride Organisers Network (UKPON) formed to bring Pride organisers together to share knowledge and experiences, to support each other, and to encourage a diverse and vibrant Pride movement around the UK.
Founded in 2016, the Network is powered by volunteers with an elected Board, inspires an identity of Pride that continues to flourish, and offers resources and advocacy for Members.
All Pride organisations are eligible to be members. New Prides are invited to be a part of the Network and have the option to register as voting members. Currently there is no membership fee, all you have to do is complete our membership application form
UKPON is an Associate Member of the European Pride Organisers Association and InterPride, and a member of the LGBT Consortium and ILGA Europe.
You can find out more about the UK Pride Organisers Network here
Historical Networks
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A legacy network formed from the 35 Partners working on the National Hate Crime Project which delivered work to increase the reporting of Hate Crime across England and Scotland.
The network is now open to any Member who works in, or has an interest in, the area of hate crime prevention/reporting/support and wants to find opportunities for collaboration and share learning with others.
A network for researchers who have, or who have an interested in, carrying out research around LGBT+ people, communities and issues.
This Network uses LinkedIn as its platform, but please note this is currently a dormant network. We hope to reinvigorate this during 2022. Please contact Paul to find out more.