January Update e-Bulletin
We have produced a Special January e-Bulletin to bring you Important News from the Sector, along with information on Funding Opportunities. Click here to read…
Emerging Futures Interim Report
As part of the National Lottery Community Fundâs Emerging Futures programme, Consortium and Wise Thoughts have partnered together for this important project. Wise Thoughts agreed…
December Newsletter
đ Our December Newsletter is out! This Festive Edition includes news about the launch of our Annual Impact Survey, current campaigns and new funding opportunities!…
Share BAME LGBTQ+ Stories of Living Through the Pandemic
The first ever virtual Wise Thoughts #GFEST took place between 9th and 21st November 2020. One of the highlights was the launch of new filmed…
Consortium Statement on Bell v Tavistock Outcome
Yesterday, 1st December 2020, saw an outcome in the case âŻBell v Tavistock. The judgement text can be found here. Consortium joins with its Member organisations…
ÂŁ290,000 of Grants Awarded to 43 LGBT+ Organisations
Consortium has today announced an investment of ÂŁ290,000 to 43 LGBT+ organisations across the UK thanks to funds from the National Emergencies Trust A strong…
Welcoming our new Chair of Trustees
Following ratification by our Membership for his first term as a Trustee, and an interview process by the current Board, we are delighted to welcome…
Responding to the Women and Equalities Select Committee gender recognition Inquiry 2020
This briefing aims to support organisations as well as individuals to respond to this Select Committee call for evidence. What is the Inquiry all about?…
November Newsletter
Our November Newsletter is out and it’s another bumper edition packed with news about our current campaigns, funding opportunities and news from our Members! Click…
Consortium Statement on new Gender Recognition Act Inquiry
On 28 October, the Westminster Parliamentâs Women and Equalities Select Committee launched a public Inquiry into the UK Governmentâs recent announcement of changes to the gender recognition…
New Year Blog from our Chair
It may well be that you are glad to see the back of 2020 in the hope of a more settled, secure and satisfying 2021….
Our Equity and Inclusion work
An update from our Chief Executive, Paul Roberts… Consortium continues to support our membership and the wider LGBT+ sector as it works towards more equitable…
Consortium Celebrates Black History Month
Black History Month celebrates the contributions of Black people and communities in Britain. During October, we are showcasing Black-led organisations that are Members or Partners…
Getting to know our Acting Chair, Carina
One of the joys of being part of the Consortium family is seeing the impact we have across the sector. Whether that be from Consortium’s…
Consortium’s response to Government’s announcement on GRA reform
After months of delay the Government has announced details of minimal administrative changes to improve the process for legal gender recognition of trans people in…
Tapping into Peer Power at Trans Organisations Network Conference
Last Saturday, Consortiumâs Trans Organisations Network (TON) member organisations came together for a Learning Day in London. The Conference, which brought together 30 representatives from…
Trans Groups Scope Opportunities at London Round Table
Consortiumâs Trans Organisations Network (TON) member organisations & associates joined up last week for a second strategic roundtable at the Bridge in Southwark, London. The…
Putting the T first at Trans Pride in Brighton
Shaan Knan, Consortium’s trans-specific worker, reports back from Trans Pride Brighton Spending a sunny day at the 7th Trans Pride in Brighton last Saturday…
Stronger Together at Pride in London
Shaan Knan, Consortium’s trans-specific worker, reports back from Pride in London. Fifty years on from the Stonewall uprising in New York, up to 1.5…
New LGBT Sector Women’s Network Blog
LGBT+ Sector Womenâs Network: Showcasing our Sector’s Women CEOâs By Vicky Worthington, Consortiumâs Membership and Engagement Manager This is the second blog in my LGBT+…
âJoyful Sinnersâ celebrate commitments for âmeanwhile useâ queer venue as temporary replacement for The Joiners Arms
Award-winning queer campaigners Friends of the Joiners Arms, who have fought proposals to demolish iconic queer venue The Joiners Arms since 2014, announce that they…
NatCen to investigate impacts of COVID-19 on UK LGBT+ communities
  Researchers from the National Centre for Social Research will assess the COVID-19 pandemicâs ongoing impact on UK LGBT+ communities, and how the LGBT+…
Scottish Trans joins legal challenge to protect gender equality on public authority boards
Equality charity says attempt to overturn widely-supported 2018 legislation is ‘misguided’, and will have a ‘chilling effect’ on trans people in Scotland. Scottish Trans (ST), part of the LGBTI human rights charity…
VAWG Grassroots Fund
The London Community Foundation (LCF) is pleased to launch the Mayorâs Office for Policing and Crimeâs (MOPAC) Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Grassroots Fund….
Rainbow Roads
Rainbow Crossingâs have been popping up all over Londonâs roads over the last 2 years as a way to celebrate LGBT+ residents, workers & visitors….
Consortium Member Shaun Dellenty Listed in Guardian Global Top 20 Diversity Public Figures
Homophobia survivor who came out as gay to primary school pupils at Alfred Salter Primary School in 2009 receives the gold standard for diversity, globally….
KaS World Project
KaS is a collaboration between Club Kali (BAME LGBTQI social network) and Spectra (Sexual health and wellbeing service charity). KaS project is hoping to provide…
Schools OUT UK launches Landmark Competition
Every year since its launch in 2004, LGBT+ History Month raises vital funds for its work to make schools safe and inclusive for everyone through…
LGBTQ+ Sector Kick Start Scheme
Background Central government launched the Kick Start scheme in September 2020 to provide opportunities for 16 – 25 year olds to find employment for 25 hours…
The award-winning podcast The Log Books returns for Season Two
Winner of Best New Podcast at British Podcast Awards 2020 THE LOG BOOKS re-opens unique chronicle of LGBTQ+ history with Season Two  âimmensely movingâ –…