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Consortium hosts the largest network of LGBT+ Voluntary and Community Groups, Networks, Organisations and Projects in the UK!
If your LGBT+ Group is not already a Member, below are just a few reasons why you should join...
And if you are a corporate organisation wishing to get involved, please visit our Corporate Supporters' Network page for more information.

Membership Benefits

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Members Listing

Create your group's editable entry in our Online Directory

Resource Library

Access resources, reports & guides for running your Group

Funder Finder

Search our growing directory of funders by type or location

Free Advertising

Advertise jobs, volunteer opportunities and events for free

Insurance

Find great value, discounted insurance through our partners

Training

Priority booking on webinars, learning days & conferences

1:1 Support

Support whenever you need it from our Engagement Team 

Networks

Access to our specialist and thematic Networks

Membership Types

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We have two types of Membership available, depending on the level of LGBT+ specific work your organisation delivers.
Check them out below and see if your organisation would be eligible to join Consortium. If you are unsure which Membership type to apply for, please get in touch before you start your application.
Full Membership

Full Membership is open to any non-profit LGBT+ group or organisation, including specific LGBT+ projects that are part of a larger non-profit organisation.

There are a wide range of Benefits available to Full Members:

  • Access to our Resources Library.
  • Access to a range of specialist and thematic Networks.
  • Access to free training days and conferences.
  • 1:1 support from our skilled and knowledgeable Engagement Team.
  • Monthly e-bulletin with news from Consortium and our Members across the UK.
  • Your LGBT+ group's own listing in our popular Members Directory.
  • Access to our LGBT+ Funder Finder - a growing directory of LGBT+ friendly funders.
  • Discounted Insurance for your group or event.
  • Free promotion for your LGBT+ group's, paid and voluntary opportunities and events.
  • Full vote at Consortium AGM.

LGBT+ groups and organisations with an income of under £10,000 a year can access a fully subsidised Membership.

For LGBT+ groups and organisations with an income above that, there is a sliding scale of fees that you can find further down this page.

Associate Membership

Associate Membership is open to any non-LGBT+ specific voluntary and community organisation that supports the aims and values of Consortium; through targeted LGBT+ projects or services.

There are a wide range of Benefits available to Associate Members:

  • Monthly ebulletin with news from Consortium and our Members across the UK
  • Create your own entry in our popular Members Directory
  • Access  a range of resources, research and practical guides to running your group
  • Access to LGBT Funder Finder: a growing directory of LGBT+ friendly funders
  • Discounted Insurance for your group or organisation
  • Free promotion for your LGBT+ Groups, paid and voluntary opportunities and events

There is a sliding scale of fees for Associate Members, which you can find further down this page.

Membership Fees

There is a sliding scale of Membership fees, which are based on your organisation's annual income. Many of our Members have an income below the level at which a fee is payable.
Annual Income Level
Membership Type Under £10k Up to £50k Up to £100k Up to £250k Up to £500k Up to £1m Above £1m
Full Membership No cost £25 £50 £75 £100 £150 £200
Associate Membership £25 £50 £75 £100 £150 £200 £250
Updated membership fees

Apply

Please contact us if you have any questions about Membership with Consortium.
Click here to apply
If you have any accessibility needs and would like support to complete your application, please get in touch

"We have really benefited from our Membership with Consortium. The commitment, support and innovation from the team is infectious"
Stonewall Housing

“From information about recruiting trustees and putting together a constitution, to moving forward in times of difficulty 4 years later, I can't thank them enough for all the support!"
Reach Out

“Although we are a really small organisation we definitely feel connected and supported by being part of Consortium's Network“
Consortium Member

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations
Company Number: 3534603
Charity Number: 1105502
Registered Address: Zone 5, Wrentham Business Centre, Prospect Park, Exeter, EX4 6NA

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