If you or your family or friends need advice, support or advocacy in a wide range of areas, from welfare benefits to immigration to domestic violence to hate crime, we are here to help. In London there is a lot of specialist support available to LGBTQ+ people who might have experienced hostility, abuse or exclusion only because they are different - don't hesitate, seek the best support for you.
Several charities specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ people in London. These organizations offer a range of services, from mental health support and crisis intervention to community-building activities and advocacy for legal and social equality. Here are some of the prominent ones:
Stonewall: One of the most well-known LGBTQ+ charities in the UK, Stonewall works to promote equality and acceptance for LGBTQ+ people through campaigning, lobbying, and education.
London Friend: This charity provides support services to LGBTQ+ people, including counselling, social groups, and sexual health services. They focus on improving the mental health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community.
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline: A helpline offering support and information to LGBTQ+ people, Switchboard has been providing a safe space to talk since 1974. They offer phone, email, and instant messaging services.
Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT): AKT supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or living in hostile environments. They provide safe homes, mentoring, training, advocacy, and support to help young people get back on their feet.
Mermaids: While not exclusively London-based, Mermaids offers vital support to gender-diverse and transgender children and young people, as well as their families, including helpline services, online communities, and advocacy.
Gendered Intelligence: This charity works to increase understanding of gender diversity through creative workshops, youth group activities, and professional development for organizations. They focus on supporting young trans people under the age of 25.
https://genderedintelligence.co.uk
Galop: This anti-violence charity provides support to LGBTQ+ people who have experienced hate crime, domestic abuse, or sexual violence. They offer advice, advocacy, and emotional support services.