Interim Evaluation of the LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund
We are really pleased to be publishing the Interim Evaluation into the LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund, which is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, thanks to National Lottery players. […]
Read MoreLGBT+ Futures: Faith Fund Opens
We are delighted to announce the LGBT+ Futures: Faith Fund is now open for applications. Thanks to the generosity of an individual Donor, and the success of our previous Intersections […]
Read MoreUK 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 MoreWhy Partnerships Matter
Collaboration is one of Consortium’s core values. By working together, we can more effectively identify and address the needs of LGBT+ communities, learn from one another, improve our practices, and […]
Read MoreConsortium Brings London’s Trans Groups Together for Landmark Mapping Project
Consortium’s Trans Organisations Network (TON) member organisations & associates joined up last week for a strategic roundtable at the Bridge in Southwark, London. The event, which brought together a range […]
Read MoreGovernment Equalities Office LGBT Advisory Panel, By Paul Roberts Consortium CEO
Yesterday marked the inaugural meeting of the Government Equalities Office LGBT Advisory Panel! I am delighted to be representing Consortium, and hopefully therefore portraying some core views of our Members, […]
Read MoreConsortium Brings Trans Groups Together to Explore Fundraising
Over a dozen member organisations & associates joined last week’s pre-AGM fundraising support workshop in Islington, London. The event was organised by the Consortium’s Trans Organisation Network (TON) & London […]
Read MoreWhat’s In a Name
As many of you will have seen the team is refreshing the look and feel of Consortium at the end of January. We are all super excited to share this […]
Read MoreDiversifying Income – One Member’s Approach to Building a Sustainable Organisation
Diversifying income is a priority area for many of our Members right now. We’d noticed that MindOut – the national LGBTQ mental health service – has had success in raising […]
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National Church Invests in LGBT+ Charity
A CHARITY which affirms and empowers lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people to build communities hosted by welcoming and understanding churches has received a large cash boost from one […]
Read MoreLGBT+ organisations’ concern as two SNP candidates have not confirmed they would continue with government equality commitments
National LGBT+ organisations in Scotland have expressed deep concern that two out of three of the candidates for SNP leadership have not confirmed that they would continue with existing Scottish […]
Read MoreWeymouth Gay Group celebrates 15 years!
So, what do you do if you move into a town and feel like you are the “Only Gay in the village?” This was the thought of one of the […]
Read MoreNational LGBT+ organisations call on the FM candidates to continue with commitments to LGBT+ equality
National LGBT+ organisations in Scotland (Equality Network, Scottish Trans, LEAP Sports Scotland, LGBT Youth Scotland, Stonewall Scotland and LGBT Health and Wellbeing) have written today to each of the candidates […]
Read MoreLGBT Hero launches Don’t Lose Your Vote campaign
From this year, the law around voting in UK parliamentary elections, local elections, and the elections for Mayor of London and London Assembly are changing. The biggest change to the […]
Read MoreHospice UK Report – “I Just Want to be Me”
A new report “I Just Want to be Me” Trans and Gender Diverse Communities Access to and Experiences of Palliative and End of Life Care, launched on Monday 20th February […]
Read MoreChase Pride set to honour transgender teen Brianna Ghey
Chase Pride 2023 will pay tribute to Brianna Ghey, the transgender teenager who was fatally stabbed. Festival founder Kathryn Downs revealed Brianna’s memory will be at at the heart of […]
Read Moreelop is proud to announce that the Foundation Certificate in LGBT+ Affirmative Counselling is now a National Counselling Society quality checked course
This unique course is the only LGBT+ Affirmative Counselling training that is taught in a Queer environment. Delivered through a mix of online and in-person sessions this three-month course is […]
Read MoreGalop launches the UK’s first LGBT+ Rape and Sexual Abuse Helpline
Galop is launching the UK’s first ever dedicated helpline to support LGBT+ victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse. New research from Galop shows that over half (53 per […]
Read MoreNational Student Pride, 10-12 February – Including the UK’s Largest LGBTQ+ Careers Fair!
The UK’s LARGEST LGBTQ+ student event is heading to London, on Friday 10th – Sunday 12th February, at the University of Westminster, Marylebone! We would love it if you were able to promote […]
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