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🏳️‍🌈 Consortium supports LGBT+ groups, organisations and projects across the UK, so that LGBT+ communities in need have access to the best support possible.

Queer joy, community and solidarity in action 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We were delighted to bring some of our member organisations together to pack gift bags for trans+ young people across the UK, alongside Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, The Proud Trust and other brilliant charity partners. 1/2

This image has a photo of LGBTQIA+ flags. The white and orange text reads: LGBT+ FUND powered by CONSORTIUM.

We're delighted to be part of Ariana Grande's The Eternal Sunshine Tour as a charity partner! 

the brighter days ahead foundation.

📣 London LGBTQ+ Orgs Survey 2026 Are you involved with an LGBTQ+ org, group or project in London? We want to hear from you! Your perspectives shape our work. In our last survey, 72 London LGBTQ+ orgs told us they wanted better access to long term, unrestricted funding. 1/2

This image has a light blue background. There is a photo of the LGBTQIA+ flag and a photo of London. The dark blue text reads: LONDON SURVEY 2026. Are you involved with a LGBTQ+ org, group or project in London? Please respond & share our survey!This image has a light blue background. The dark blue text reads:

Why should I participate?

Your perspectives shape our work in London and they matter to us. 

In our last survey, 72 London LGBTQ+ orgs told us that they wanted better access to long-term and unrestricted funding.

This summer we launched the LGBT+ Fund: London Fund, thanks to City Bridge Foundation. This is a £785k multi-year fund.

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The Supportive Schools campaign brings together charities, human rights organisations, and education practitioners who believe every child and young person has the right to an education free from discrimination, including LGBTQIA+ young people. 1/4

This image has a blue and pink background. There is an illustration of a pink megaphone. The white text reads: Supportive Schools Campaign. For more information, please visit: consortium.lgbt/supportiveschoolscampaign. #SupportiveSchoolsThis image has a pink and blue background. There is an illustration of a pink megaphone and a photo of two people with their backs to the camera, with LGBT+ flags wrapped around them. The black and white text reads: Supportive Schools Campaign. We are an alliance of charities, human rights organisations, and education practitioners who are calling on the Government to listen to LGBTQIA+ youth and inclusive educators, rethink its approach, and amend the KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance.

For more information, please visit: consortium.lgbt/supportiveschoolscampaign. 

#SupportiveSchools

LEF are delivering a webinar for Consortium members: Wednesday 16 September 2026 from 12pm – 1pm. Funding available for ‘by and for’ LGBT+ organisations campaigning or building a movement for change. 1/4

This graphic has a white and light purple background. There is an illustration of an LGBTQIA+ flag. The blue, black and white text reads: LEF Emerging Justice Fund. LEF are delivering a webinar for Consortium members. Funding available for 'by and for' LGBT+ organisations campaigning or building a movement for change. The webinar will cover: What we mean by 'using the law', 'legal tools', and 'campaigning for change'. Examples of what we have funded. Criteria, guidance and exclusions for the fund. How to apply and how we make decisions.

Wednesday 16th September, 12pm-1pm. Through Emerging Justice, we offer short-term scoping grants of maximum £50,000 for up to 12 months. These grants are for exploring or testing ideas and we would not expect you to start using the law as part of this work.

We’d like to take a moment to say a heartfelt farewell to Emily Macaulay and Leni Candan, as they reach the end of their terms as Consortium Trustees after six years. 1/2

This graphic has two pictures of people smiling at the camera. The black and white text says: A big thank you and goodbye! Emily Macaulay (she/her), Leni Candan (she/her).

📢 The LGBT+ Fund London Fund closes tomorrow! If you’re an LGBT+ organisation or group supporting communities across London, there’s still time to apply for £2,000–£20,000 per year towards your work. ⏰ Applications close 12pm tomorrow, Wednesday 12 August.

LGBT+ Fund@lgbtfunduk.bsky.social · 2w ago

This is your reminder that the LGBT+ Fund: London Fund will close to applications at midday on Wednesday 12th August.   Apply NOW: lgbtfund.org.uk/live-funds/l...

📢 Today we're launching the Policy and Community Advocacy Hub. Our new Hub brings together policy developments, legal perspectives, communications resources, and sector learning to support LGBT+ organisations, groups, and projects navigating an evolving legal and policy landscape. 1/3

This graphic has an illustration of a white clipboard with a tick. The white and dark blue text reads: Policy & Community Advocacy Hub. Supporting LGBT+ organisations, groups and projects to navigate legal and policy developments.

Have a resource to share?

Consortium members and Strategic Communications Network partners can submit resources for review.

Bringing together resources from across the LGBT+ sector, all in one place.

• Key Messaging and Communications Resources
• Communications and messaging tools
• Campaigning and Advocacy Resources
• Communities and Specific Audiences 
• Legal and Policy Resources

Find out more: https://www.consortium.lgbt/policy-and-community-advocacy-hub/

Today, Tuesday 28 July, Stonewall and Pride in London will host a community vigil in Soho Square from 7–8pm to remember those who were killed and injured, and to stand in solidarity with Berlin's LGBTQIA+ community and LGBTQIA+ people around the world. 1/2

This graphic has an image of a large crowd of people holding LGBT+ flags. The yellow and white text reads: Vigil for Berlin's Christopher Street Day attack. Stonewall and Pride in London. Soho Square, 28 July at 7pm, Bring a flower.

⏰ Not long left to apply! There are just 2 days left to apply for our LGBT+ Fund Grants Lead role (closing 23 July) and 6 days left to apply for our Trans+ Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator role (closing 27 July). 1/2

This image has an illustration of a rainbow megaphone. The dark blue, yellow and black text reads: 2 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY. LGBT+ Fund Grants Lead. Application closing date: Thursday 23rd July 2026. 
Interviews to take place on Wednesday 29th July 2026. Consortium.lgbt/jobsThis image has an illustration of a trans flag. The dark blue, yellow and black text reads: 6 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY. Trans+ Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator. Application closing date: Monday 27th July 2026. Interviews to take place the week of 3rd August 2026.
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📢 We're hiring! We're recruiting for two home-based roles to help strengthen LGBT+ communities across the UK. Whether your experience is in stakeholder engagement or grant-making, we'd love to hear from you. More on each role below ⬇️ 1/3

Information on eligibility criteria, fund guidance and how to apply is available here - lgbtfund.org.uk/grassroots-f...   The fund opens to applications on Wednesday 15th July at 12pm midday and closes to applications on Wednesday 9th September at 12pm midday.

Grassroots Fund - LGBT+ Fund

What is the Grassroots Fund? In partnership with the LGBT+ Fund Donor Circle and Give Out, the LGBT+ Fund: Grassroots Fund will be distributing a total amount of £28,093 to low-income LGBT+ groups and...

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Eligible organisations and groups can apply for grants between £500 - £2,000 for costs towards strengthening their organisation such as comms and marketing training, fundraising support, leadership development, burnout-prevention support or office essentials.

Applications for our new LGBT+ Fund: Grassroots Fund open in 1 week!   Delivered by the LGBT+ Fund and in partnership with the LGBT+ Fund Donor Circle and Give Out the fund will award £28,093 to grassroots LGBT+ organisations and groups across the UK with an income of £10k and under.

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We're recruiting for a Trans+ Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator. Help strengthen the voice, resilience and collective influence of trans and non-binary organisations across the UK through stakeholder engagement, partnerships and collaborative working. 1/2

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Build relationships with trans and non-binary organisations across the UK

 • Support organisations to strengthen their collective voice and influence to respond to legal, policy and practical challenges

 • Coordinate engagement through the Trans Organisations Network (TON)

 • Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing

Want to help ensure funding reaches LGBT+ organisations that are often closest to community need? We're looking for an LGBT+ Fund Grants Lead to support community-led grant-making across the UK. 1/2

This image has a light green background with a photo of someone sitting with a laptop on their lap. The white and blue text reads: We are hiring! We are recruiting for a LGBT+ Fund Grants Lead who will help deliver fair, accessible, and community-led funding that strengthens LGBT+ organisations across the UK. This image has a dark blue background with a photo of someone writing in a notebook with a laptop in front of them. The white text reads: We're looking for an LGBT+ Fund Grants Lead to:  Support community-led grant-making
Help funding reach under-resourced LGBT+ organisations
Work alongside Community Panellists
Improve grant systems and learning

Location: Home-based in England
Hours: Full-time, 30 hours per week
Remuneration: £31,333 + pension
Applications close 23 July 2026

Older LGBTQ+ people are a resilient and vital part of the LGBTQ+ community, but many older LGBTQ+ people face significant inequalities in housing, health, social care, and financial security. Too often, their experiences are overlooked. 1/2

This image has a photo of an open laptop, notebook and pen. The black text reads: Consortium for stronger lgbt+ communities. Justice for LGBTQ+ Elders Event.
 
Last month, we brought together organisations, service providers, researchers and community members to discuss the challenges facing older LGBTQ+ people and how we can work together to create change.
 
NEW BLOG.
 
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We’re proud to see this recognition of the LGBT Fund’s role in moving resources into LGBT+ communities across Western Europe, supporting grassroots work and long-term change. It reflects the collective effort to ensure funding reaches where it’s needed most!

LGBT+ Fund@lgbtfunduk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The LGBT+ Fund, powered by @consortium.lgbt are named Top 10 LGBTI funder and Top 3 LGBTI intermediary funder in Western Europe in Global Philanthropy Project’s 2023–2024 Global Resources Report: Government and Philanthropic Support for LGBTI Communities globalresourcesreport.org/wp-content/u...

Last week, our Chief Executive, Paul Roberts, and Trustee, Callum Pethick, attended the Trans+ History Week Parliamentary Reception. We supported the event booking and helped ensure access through Trans+ History Week travel bursaries for those who might not otherwise attend. 1/3

This image shows two people standing in front of a backdrop and smiling at the camera. The black text on the backdrop reads: Trans+ History Week, the future lies with me. One of the people holds a sign that reads: We've always been here. Protect and increase funding for trans+ organisations in the UK and internationally. The future lies with me.

Is your organisation led by and for LGBT+ disabled people? Are you interested in connecting with similar groups? Join us online on the 9th of June, from 6pm - 7.30pm [1/4]

Is your organisation led by and for LGBT+ disabled people?
 
Join us online on the 9th of June, from
6pm - 7.30pmLGBT+ Consortium facilitating a series of roundtables to bring together organisations across different sectors and communities to explore collaborations, increase visibility and generate action plans and insight that we can use to influence decision-makers.Join us next week where we will be joined by Designability, and discussing our recently published guide. You will  also have the opportunity to connect with other organisations, share challenges, best practice and ideas for collaborations.Consortium will renumerate each participating organisation.
 
If you would like to attend, please get in touch with admin@consortium.lgbt