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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,…

LGBT+ 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…

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…

Gender 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,…

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…

akt launch #WhyWeExist campaign

Over 24% of young people experiencing homelessness in the UK identify as LGBTQ+. Despite LGBTQ+ young people being disproportionately affected by homelessness, LGBTQ+ youth homelessness…

LGBT+ Safe Space launches for Eurovision

Pride House Liverpool, a community safe space featuring cafe, bar, exhibitions, and community stalls delivered by LCR Pride Foundation, has been officially opened by Martin…

Whigfield to headline St George’s Hall for Eurovision Final Viewing Party

Charity launches competition to win final remaining tickets for sold out viewing party, where “Saturday Night” star will entertain guests Hundreds are expected to experience…

LCR PRIDE AWARDS 2023 WINNERS REVEALED

The bravest, brightest, and best of the region’s LGBT+ community and its allies were celebrated at The LCR Pride Awards 2023 last night, at a…

National Trans Memorial: Public Consultation – Update

The National Trans Memorial was the first and only memorial of its kind in the UK, and was a powerful and emotive symbol of the…

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…

LGBT+ 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…

Weymouth 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…

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