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LGBT+ Sector Welcomes new Prime Minister

As a new UK Government is formed, Consortium and many of its member organisations across the UK have written to the new Prime Minister to…

Consortium response to proposed changes to the Equality Act

Consortium, alongside others including Stonewall, Mermaids, TransActual CIC and Intercom have responded to the Conservative policy pledge this morning on amending the Equality Act to…

LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund 2024 Launch

Thanks to further funding from the National Lottery Community Fund – the largest community funder in the UK, Consortium and its community partners are delighted…

Supportive Schools Campaign Statement on RSHE Guidance

Joint statement from Supportive Schools Campaign on RSHE Guidance: The well-being of all children and young people, so that they can live happy, safe lives,…

LGBT+ Sector Responds to the Cass Review

On Wednesday April 10th, the Cass Review (which is an independent review into the provision of healthcare for trans youth in England) was published. The…

LGBT+ Sector Responds to NHS Constitution Consultation

Today, April 30th 2024, a consultation was launched on proposed changes to the NHS Constitution. Along with sector partners, we have released the following statement…

March Newsletter

šŸ—ž Our March Newsletter is out! In this edition you will find an important update about the Supportive Schools Campaign, news about Lesbian Visibility Week,…

LGBT+ Sector Responds to the Government’s Draft ‘Guidance for Schools and Colleges: Gender Questioning Children’.

Following a long wait and several delays, the UK Government have today, 19th December, released their draft ā€˜Guidance for Schools and Colleges: Gender Questioning Childrenā€™….

Final Evaluation of the LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund

We are excited to be publishing the final evaluation of the LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund, which has been funded by The National Lottery Community Fund,…

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,…

Liverpool City Region to Host KyivPride March on behalf of Ukraine

LCR Pride Foundationā€™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. ā€œIt’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 Georgeā€™s Hall for Eurovision Final Viewing Party

Charity launches competition to win final remaining tickets for sold out viewing party, where ā€œSaturday Nightā€ star will entertain guests Hundreds are expected to experience…

LCR PRIDE AWARDS 2023 WINNERS REVEALED

The bravest, brightest, and best of the regionā€™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+ organisationsā€™ 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 ā€œOnly Gay in the village?ā€ This was the…

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