14/06/2021
✨Ahead of our Pride launch this evening, take a look at the 6 charities we’ll be supporting this summer!✨
It’s quite a read but well worth it if you’re interested in supporting/learning about some of the great charities that support the LGBT+ community. Have a scroll! 😊🌈
1- ‘MindOut‘
MindOut is a UK based mental health service run by & for LGBT+ people with experience of mental health issues. Their vision is a world where the mental health of LGBT+ communities is a priority, stigma free, respected & recognised.
https://mindout.org.uk
2- ‘The Human Dignity Trust’
The Human Dignity Trust works globally to support and provide assistance to lawyers & activists who are defending human rights and pushing strategic legislation to challenge laws in countries that persecute people on the basis of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
https://www.humandignitytrust.org
3- ‘UK Black Pride’
UK Black Pride is Europe’s largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern-descent. Their mission statement is “Strength through unity” and they promote a safe space to celebrate diverse sexualities, gender identities, cultures, gender expressions and backgrounds. They represent and celebrate Black LGBTQI+ and QTIPOC (q***r/trans/intersex people of colour) culture through education, the arts, cultural events and advocacy.
https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk
4- ‘Mermaids’
Mermaids is a leading UK LGBT+ charity who supports transgender, non-binary & gender diverse young people & their families: empowering thousands with its secure online communities, local community groups, helpline services, web resources & events.
https://mermaidsuk.org.uk
5- ‘AKT’
AKT is an LQBT+ youth homelessness charity who support people aged 16-25 who are facing homelessness or are living in a hostile environment. They help young people with staying safe in crisis, finding emergency accommodation, accessing specialist support & developing skills.
https://www.akt.org.uk
6- ‘Raze Collective’
Raze Collective is a UK based charity established to develop & nurture q***r performance in the UK. They value representation, diversity & visibility & use Raze as a development & networking platform to support the q***r community with funding, opportunity & q***r led spaces.
https://www.razecollective.com
