UK Government Intervention on GRR(S) Bill Statement
A resounding call must be heard by our trans communities this morning—we stand with you, now and always. On the day the UK Government decided to intervene in the resoundingly […]
Read MoreGender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill Statement
In December 2022, the Scottish Government passed its Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) with overwhelming cross-party support from Members of the Scottish Parliament after many years of consultation, review and discussion. The UK […]
Read MoreConsortium Statement on Funding for LGB Alliance
Consortium is aware that The National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) has awarded £9,000 of funding to the LGB Alliance to scope a helpline for LGB youth, under their Awards For […]
Read MoreConsortium statement on cancellation of the International LGBT Conference
The implications of the International LGBT conference being cancelled are solely at the doorstep of Number 10. LGBT+ organisations in the UK were left with no choice but to withdraw […]
Read MoreMarginalised LGBT+ community groups to benefit from new £800,000 partnership, thanks to National Lottery funding
The National Lottery Community Fund and the Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations (Consortium) are launching a new £800,000 partnership, which will support under-represented and […]
Read MoreConsortium Response to EHRC Statements
Yesterday, 26 January 2022, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released two statements – in response to plans to legislate for a ban on conversion therapy in England and Wales, […]
Read MoreConsortium Welcomes 2 New Trustees
Consortium is delighted to announce that following a recent recruitment process 2 new Trustees have been appointed and now ratified at our AGM, bringing the Trustee Board to a team […]
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 […]
Read MoreFunding Bi Organisations Community Research Launches
As BiCon 2021 gets going, Consortium is pleased to announce the launch of research it commissioned into why Bi organisations across the UK receive such little funding and how we […]
Read More£22,000 awarded through our LGBT+ Intersections Fund
Consortium is delighted to have awarded £22,000 to LGBT+ organisations thanks to generous funding from a private donor. 18 LGBT+ organisations across England, Scotland and Wales received funding. Funds were […]
Read MoreTrans Day of Visibility – Creative Blog from Consortium’s TNBI Staff
Helmut De Nardi (they/he) – London Engagement Officer A note on time Pronouns, presentation, time. A lifetime of wondering, ignoring or questioning feelings instead of thriving; A child in […]
Read MoreLondon Funders Fair
At Consortium we recently hosted our first ever Funders Fair, at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. The event was an opportunity for our London members to meet and get to […]
Read MoreLGBT+ History Month 2024 – TRANSforming Futures
Damien Da Silva, TRANSforming Futures Grant Officer TRANSforming Futures is a partnership project bringing together 10 organisations (Be:North, CliniQ, Galop, Gendered Intelligence, GIRES, LGBT Consortium, Mermaids, Sparkle, Stonewall, and UK […]
Read MoreWe Are All Humans – Time to Call, Enough!
In the last 10 days we have seen our LGBT+ identities attacked in ways we haven’t seen since the 80/90’s. The focus of these attacks have been trans people and […]
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week – Consortium Team Blog
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week is focussed on anxiety – what it is, how it affects us and what we can do about it. The last few years have […]
Read MoreTrans Day of Visibility Blog
Trans Day of Visibility turns 14 years old this year! This awareness day was started back in 2009 by American trans activist, Rachel Crandall, to counteract and balance the grief […]
Read MoreNeurodiversity Celebration Week Blog
It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week! This week is “a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by […]
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a day for all women. It’s a day where we celebrate that women are diverse, and complex, and interesting, and it’s also a time to shine […]
Read MoreDiscussing LGBTQIA+ experiences of immigration detention
On 7 February it was time for the quarterly meetup for organisations, groups and projects that support LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers, migrants and refugees. Together with our wonderful member and co-organiser, […]
Read MoreRace Equality Week 2023
Some thoughts from Nikita Chadha (she/they), Consortium’s Racial Justice Engagement Officer: Race Equality Week is starting across the UK today. With any awareness week, there can be an increase in […]
Read MoreGrassroots Pride of the Year readies for second Trans Pride Hastings celebration
Trans Pride Hastings second year of celebrations start this week. Following a hugely successful first year, winning Gaydio Pride Awards Grassroots Pride of the year and now funded by Awards […]
Read MoreFull Pride in Liverpool Weekend Programme Released
LCR Pride Foundation are championing LGBT+ voices and asking for them to #BeHeard as they release full plans for the region’s flagship pride festival weekend. Liverpool City Region’s LGBT+ charity […]
Read MoreJake Shears To Headline Open-Air Orchestra Concert On Liverpool’s Waterfront
Jake Shears to headline open-air orchestra concert on Liverpool’s waterfront as part of Pride in Liverpool celebrations. Critically-acclaimed LGBT+ icon Jake Shears has been revealed as the headline act of […]
Read MorePride in Liverpool joins forces with British Firefighter Challenge
Pride in Liverpool joins forces with British Firefighter Challenge for 2024 This year’s Pride in Liverpool festival will be held alongside the British Firefighter Challenge, an annual competition for fire […]
Read MoreDesigning Futures for Women and LGBTQ+ People
Help Us Design a Brighter Future for Women and Queer Communities! 🌟 Welcome to Studio Lutalica’s next chapter as a Community Interest Company (CIC)! 🌟 In these challenging times, our […]
Read MorePride in Liverpool Announces Additional Festival Day with Pride Classical
A world-class 32-piece orchestra will take to the Liverpool Waterfront adding an additional day to the Pride festival. A new dazzling event, Pride Classical will see an ensemble of star […]
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE FOR THE BIGGEST EVER BI EVENT: 31 AUGUST 2024
Bi Pride UK announce date and brand new venue for 2024 in-person event. Bi Pride UK are thrilled to announce their 2024 date and exciting new venue for this year’s […]
Read MoreLiverpool’s Pride Quarter Gets New Safety Measures Including Rainbow Taxi Rank
Liverpool’s Pride Quarter gets new measures to improve safety, including a branded ‘Rainbow Taxi Rank’, improved signage and CCTV. Merseyside Police, working with LCR Pride Foundation and Liverpool City Council, […]
Read MoreArtist Callout
We are super excited to announce that TransSober are looking for artwork to show in our upcoming exhibition – Expression Through Freedom: Trans+ Sober Realities. All mediums are welcome, from […]
Read MorePride in Gloucestershire included in Bids Announced for EuroPride 2027
Today, the European Pride Organisers Association announced the list of cities bidding to host EuroPride 2027. Joining Pride in Gloucestershire are Turin, Torremolinos, and Vilnius. EuroPride is licensed to a […]
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