LGBT+ Outcomes Framework Launched
Consortium has today launched it’s LGBT+ Common Outcomes Framework. Consortium has been working with Traverse and 6 of our Members (MindOut, Yorkshire MESMAC, The Intercom…
Ask Your MP/MSP to stand up for Trans Rights Now
We urge our Members and allies to support the next steps toward gender recognition reform Please take 5 minutes to write to your MP…
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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, Consortium’s 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
Consortium’s 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 Women’s Network: Showcasing our Sector’s Women CEO’s By Vicky Worthington, Consortium’s Membership and Engagement Manager This is the second blog in my LGBT+…
Totnes Pride 2021
The Totnes Pride Action Group have been busy making plans for our 9th Totnes Pride event in September of this year. We would love nothing…
LCR Pride Foundation Launches 2021/22 Theme “From Now On”
The new annual theme highlights the challenges still faced by the LGBT+ community and calls for individuals, businesses and organisations to do their part to…
City region-wide survey finds 27% have experienced abuse or violence while trying to access a public toilet
TDoV (Trans Day of Visibility) Liverpool’s ‘Toilets for Everybody’ Campaign seeks to ensure the provisions of safe, suitable toilets that meet the needs of all…
UKLGIG’s response to government’s New Plan for Immigration
On 24th March 2021 the government announced changes to the asylum system, which include proposals such as: Housing people in reception centres, potentially overseas, while their…
Trans equality charity welcome Court of Session Decision on transgender rights
Court rules that Scottish Government acted lawfully in including trans women in an equal opportunities measure to improve women’s representation on public boards. Lady Wise…
Scotland’s LGBTI Organisations Launch Election Equality Manifesto
Scotland’s national LGBTI equality organisations today (Mon 22nd March) launch their manifesto for LGBTI equality for the next Holyrood Parliament. Alongside partners, they unite in…
Pride in Liverpool 2021 Cancelled
LCR Pride Foundation has announced the cancellation of Pride in Liverpool and its annual March with Pridefor 2021. The event, which is sponsored by Barclays,…
‘There is Always Hope’ campaign launched as new research shows those that identify as LGBT+ are struggling with their mental health as a result of the pandemic
Study reveals the pandemic has had a significant impact on those who identify as being LGBT+ with 65% claiming it has affected their mental health…
Switchboard’s Census Support Service
The census is a unique survey that takes place every 10 years across England and Wales. What makes this census even more significant is for…
“There are no barriers, at all” is the message in the new videos produced by foster carers and adopters to support LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week 2021
Same-sex couples that have been helped by Lancashire County Council and Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool to foster and adopt are supporting a campaign to encourage…