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LGBTQ+ History Month

Charities

Charities to support and amplify the voices of LGBTQ individuals

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Black Trans Alliance

The Black Trans Alliance supports Black trans and non-binary people in London and the wider area through advocacy, education, and empowerment. Their Hardship Fund gives funds directly to people who need financial support for housing, utilities, food, and medication. The Black Trans Alliance supports people who have been marginalised by society and disproportionately affected by the pandemic emotionally and financially.

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Hidayah

Hidayah’s mission is to amplify and support the voices of LGBTQ+ Muslims, as well as to promote social justice, provide educational resources, and access to welfare services. The charity offers workshops and social events where LGBTQ+ Muslims can connect with others and learn more about gender, sexuality, and Islam.

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Mermaids 

Mermaids supports transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse children and youth in the UK. The charity also offers educational resources to parents and diversity awareness training programmes for professionals. Mermaids hosts community events offers helpline support services which are important for reducing isolation and loneliness which trans young people can experience

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UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group

UKLGIG are an organisation that works in support of LGBTQ people who are having to go through the UK's asylum and immigration system. This charity provides psychological, emotional, and legal support to asylum seekers and runs an online forum to reduce feelings of isolation.

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Metro

Metro are a charity that works to promote health and wellbeing and strive to celebrate differences in our society. They offer myriad support services for members of the LGBTQ community.

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