Consortium Welcomes New Chair of Trustees
Today Consortium welcomes a new Chair of Trustees, Yatin Mistry, as we always say farewell and a huge thank you to outgoing Chair Christopher French,…
£20,000 awarded through our LGBT+ Futures: Faith Fund
Consortium is delighted to have awarded £20,000 to LGBT+ organisations thanks to generous funding from a private donor. 20 LGBT+ organisations across the country received…
Statement on the ruling in Mermaids v Charity Commission and LGB Alliance
Consortium are disappointed to learn that the appeal was dismissed on the grounds of legal standing. Although the judges were invited to indicate what their…
2023 Volunteer Awards: Highly Commended Nominations
Volunteers’ Week reminds us all to take the time to say thank you to the LGBTQIA+ volunteers who dedicate their time volunteering for the LGBTQIA+…
New Funding Partnership for Trans Rights Makes First Award
New Funding Partnership for Trans Rights Makes First Award Consortium is delighted to have made a grant award of…
2023 LGBTQIA+ Volunteers’ Awards Winners
It’s Volunteers Week! Volunteering keeps our communities going, and is a week when we recognise and celebrate the contributions from LGBTQIA+ volunteers all over the…
ILGA releases latest Rainbow Europe index, UK falls to 17th place
ILGA Europe have published their latest Rainbow Europe map and rankings, with the UK once again dropping in the ratings and now sitting at 17th…
UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity releases statement following visit to UK
Despite a robust human rights protection framework and decades of progress in the #UnitedKingdom 🇬🇧, after my country visit I am concerned about the impact…
*UPDATED* EHRC Statement & Member Responses
We were extremely disappointed to read the recent advice from the EHRC, which would seek to remove vital human rights protections from trans people. This…
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,…
Opening Doors London Emergency Appeal
At Opening Doors, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals aged 50 and above. Membership of Opening Doors is not just free;…
LGBTI organisations welcome Scottish Government plans to improve the lives of non-binary people
Seven national LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex) organisations in Scotland welcome the publication of the Scottish Government’s Non-Binary Equality Action Plan. Scottish Trans,…
Goodbye Twitter, hello TikTok
As of today (Thursday 5th October 2023), Mermaids have taken the decision to stop engaging with their X (formerly Twitter) account. Read their full statement…
2023 Winner Positive Role Model Award: LGBT and Certificate of Achievement for Open House
Oasis Open House received a Certificate of Achievement from the National Diversity Awards, whilst Oasis Open House founder, Dave Moreton, was announced the Winner of…
South Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Apologises to LGBTQ+ communities
“I am deeply sorry” Apology issued today to SAYiT from Chief Constable Lauren Poultney. South Yorkshire Police have today become the third police force, following…
Call-out for Participants in Research Project
Content warning: mentions of sexual violence and how it impacts Black men. Are you a Black man who experienced sexual violence? Your voice matters and…
Shout it Loud – Liverpool is a city full of Pride!
LCR Pride Foundation’s Annual theme “Shout It Loud” will see a city centre take over during its flagship event, Pride In Liverpool on 29 July….
Pride Month Cabaret
The recording of an online Pride Month Cabaret is now available to watch on YouTube, featuring poetry, music and drama from DL Williams, Vron McIntyre,…
Liverpool City Region to Host KyivPride March on behalf of Ukraine
LCR Pride Foundation’s annual March with Pride will be held jointly with KyivPride, continuing the legacy of Eurovision support, and standing in solidarity with the…
elop is now recruiting for their next Foundation Certificate in LGBT+ Affirmative Therapy
This training offers CPD that benefits a wide range of service commissioners and providers. “It’s been fantastic and I’ve enjoyed learning about the community. I…