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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.

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Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 2d ago

We're delighted to welcome Spencer to the team as our new Membership and Engagement Officer! As part of the Membership and Engagement team, he'll be supporting trans and non-binary organisations to run well and speak up for the people they support.

This image has a yellow and blue background. There is a picture of a person smiling at the camera. The white and dark blue text reads: Welcome! Spencer (he/him). Membership and Engagement Officer. Spencer comes from 5 years working in VCSE infrastructure, particularly focusing on supporting grassroots LGBTQ+ community groups and enabling charities to influence how health and wellbeing services are designed and delivered. Outside of work, he ran a trans pride festival for 8 years and is now a trustee of a local pride. As part of the Membership & Engagement team, he'll be supporting trans and non-binary organisations to run well and speak up for the people they support. This image has a yellow and blue background. There is a picture of a person smiling at the camera. The white and dark blue text reads: "I'm thrilled to be joining the Consortium team and to be working with trans and non-binary-led organisations that are facing an extremely difficult climate. I'm looking forward to helping grassroots groups thrive and have a voice in issues affecting the trans and non-binary community."
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 3d ago

The theme for Black History Month UK 2026 is “Honouring Our Communities,” a celebration of the Black communities, networks and individuals whose leadership, care, and resilience continue to create positive change across Britain, including within LGBTQ+ communities.

This image has a black background with a green, yellow, black, red and white patterned border. The red, yellow and green text reads: Black History Month. There is an illustration of an intersex inclusive pride flag.This image has a black background with a green, yellow, black, red and white patterned border. The white text reads: Honouring Our Communities. The theme for Black History Month UK 2026 is “Honouring Our Communities,” a celebration of the Black communities, networks and individuals whose leadership, care and resilience continue to create positive change across Britain, including within LGBTQIA+ communities. This year’s theme recognises the vital contributions of Black LGBTQIA+ people and the organisations, activists, creatives, and community leaders who foster belonging, champion equality, and strengthen communities through advocacy, culture, mutual support, and collective action.
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · last wk.

Consortium Members: Registration is now open for our Annual Members' Conference and AGM! 📅 Saturday 21 November, 11am to 4pm 📍 Central Manchester and Online Join fellow members for a day of workshops, discussion, and networking on issues affecting LGBT+ communities and organisations.

This image has a white background will illustrations of a hand holding a megaphone and yellow, green, and blue scribbles. The black text reads: Consortium Annual Conference & AGM. Strengthening the Foundations Towards Brighter LGBT+ Futures. 11:00-16:00, Sat 21st Nov. Central Manchester with online content and engagement. Consortium Members only.
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 2w ago

October Leaders Blog: The work that holds the sector together 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Why funders must invest in charity infrastructure as well as frontline delivery This is part of our monthly series of reflections from Consortium’s Senior Leadership Team.

This graphic has an image of an open laptop and notebook with a pen as the background. The black text reads: October Leaders Blog, The work that holds the sector together. This blog, written by Consortium’s Head of Partnerships and Development, Heather Paterson, explores why charity infrastructure organisations are essential to a strong voluntary sector. Heather highlights the importance of funding the support, expertise, and networks that help charities, especially small LGBT+ organisations, to thrive. NEW BLOG consortium.lgbt/news
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 3w ago

⏰ Last chance to sign up! Join Nathalie McDermott, Co-CEO of Heard, for a webinar exploring how we can communicate trans+ experiences in ways that build understanding with cis audiences.

Consortium@consortium.lgbt · last mo.

Framing Trans Rights: Stories, Values, and Narrative in Action Thurs 15th October 2026 from 11:00-12:00 Join Nathalie, Co-CEO of HEARD, for a session exploring framing and narrative change, and how we can use stories, language, and values to build understanding and support for social change. 1/3

This image has a pale blue background with a photo of a person smiling at the camera. The text reads: HEARD, FRAMING TRANS RIGHTS: Stories, Values & Narrative in Action. Join Nathalie, Co-CEO of HEARD, for a session exploring framing and narrative change, and how we can use stories, language, and values to build understanding and support for social change. Nathalie will share practical insights from HEARD's work, including emerging learnings from the development of a new framing toolkit. Thursday 15th October 2026, 11am-12pm. Please note this webinar is for Consortium Members only and you will need your Dashboard login to sign up. If you need any help accessing the Dashboard, please do get in touch with admin@consortium.lgbt
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 3w ago

We're looking for two new Trustees to join the Board at Consortium! This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of the LGBT+ voluntary and community sector.

This image has a blue and yellow background. The dark blue, white and black text reads: TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT. We are seeking two new Trustees to join our Board. We value lived experience and alignment with our values just as much as professional experience. Our current gaps on board are: Individuals with experience of racial inequity. Individuals who are trans and non-binary. Individuals who have a connection to one of our member organisations. Find out more: consortium.lgbt/job/consortium-trusteeThis image has a blue and yellow background. The dark blue, white and black text reads: TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT. There is an illustration of an inclusive pride flag. As a trustee, we are keen to hear from people with the following attributes: Passionate about the LGBT+ third sector with experience and motivation to support the needs of the wider LGBT+ communities. Have a strong commitment to Consortium’s approach with an understanding of, and commitment to, the role of infrastructure organisations. Collaborative in your approach. A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee, including a commitment and ability to attend Board meetings.
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 3w ago

Happy International Lesbian Day! 🧡❤️🤍🩷 Our focus is on building strong foundations for our movement, and that means making sure our community is completely inclusive.

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Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 4w ago

We're delighted to welcome Sadie Pearce to the team as our new LGBT+ Fund Grants Lead! She comes from 8 years working in public sector grant making across a range of programmes focused on areas such as women and girls, climate action, social cohesion, and youth voice.

This image has a yellow and blue background. There is a of a person smiling. The white and dark blue text reads: Welcome! Sadie Pearce (she/her), LGBT+ Fund Grants Lead. Sadie (she/her) joined the Giving team in October 2026 as the LGBT+ Fund Grants Lead. She comes from 8 years working in public sector grant making across a range of programmes focused on areas such as women and girls, climate action, social cohesion, and youth voice. An interest in social, racial, gender and environmental justice and improving equity in grant making is threaded throughout her work. She's excited to now be working within the LGBTQ+ sector on a participatory, lived experience led fund.This image has a yellow and blue background. There is a picture of a person smiling. The white and dark blue text reads: "I am so excited to be joining Consortium and working on the LGBT+ Fund, where lived experience leads our funding decisions. I look forward to continuing to centre this participatory ethos and the needs of our amazing LGBT+ voluntary and community sector partners."
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 4w ago

Calling London LGBTQ+ groups: We’re extending the deadline of our London survey since we’ve not had enough responses. If you haven’t responded yet, please do it today. Your perspective is important to us, and we turn your knowledge and asks into action. Based on the 2023 survey we:

This graphic has an image of London as the background. There is a post it note with a clip. The blue text reads: LONDON LGBTQ+ GROUPS. We’re extending the deadline of our London survey since we’ve not had enough responses. If you haven’t responded yet, please do it today.
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · last mo.

Framing Trans Rights: Stories, Values, and Narrative in Action Thurs 15th October 2026 from 11:00-12:00 Join Nathalie, Co-CEO of HEARD, for a session exploring framing and narrative change, and how we can use stories, language, and values to build understanding and support for social change. 1/3

This image has a pale blue background with a photo of a person smiling at the camera. The text reads: HEARD, FRAMING TRANS RIGHTS: Stories, Values & Narrative in Action. Join Nathalie, Co-CEO of HEARD, for a session exploring framing and narrative change, and how we can use stories, language, and values to build understanding and support for social change. Nathalie will share practical insights from HEARD's work, including emerging learnings from the development of a new framing toolkit. Thursday 15th October 2026, 11am-12pm. Please note this webinar is for Consortium Members only and you will need your Dashboard login to sign up. If you need any help accessing the Dashboard, please do get in touch with admin@consortium.lgbt
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · last mo.

🏳️‍🌈 Help shape the 2026 London LGBTQ+ Organisations Report. Our 2024 research led to funding opportunities, leadership programmes, new networks and more support for London's LGBTQ+ organisations. Now we're doing it again. 1/2

This image has a dark and light blue background. There are photos of an LGBTQIA+ flag and London. The white text reads: LONDON SURVEY 2026. Are you involved with an LGBTQ+ org, group or project in London?
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · last mo.

Last chance to register! 🚨 Our webinar with Madai takes place tomorrow at 12pm, and registration closes tomorrow morning. Discover a new way to generate unrestricted income while giving supporters a simple way to support your work.

Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 2mo ago

📣 Consortium Members: There's still time to sign up for our webinar with Madai! Discover how your charity could generate unrestricted income without asking supporters to donate. 📅 22 Sept ⏰ 12pm-1pm 💻 Zoom 1/2

This image has a white, yellow and blue background. The black text reads: discover a new way to fundraise with madai. Raise unrestricted income without asking supporters to donate. Tuesday 22nd September 12:00pm - 1:00pm Please note this webinar is for Consortium Members and you will need your Dashboard login to sign up. If you need any help accessing the Dashboard, please do get in touch with admin@consortium.lgbt.
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 2mo ago

Trans+ Connect is a series of free online meet-ups for different areas of the Trans+ community, created by Not A Phase. Join us for Trans+Connect: Beyond Borders Edition, an online peer-support group hosted by Not A Phase, designed for trans+ people of immigrant experience. 1/4

This image has a pink and purple background with photos of two people. The white, green, black and pink text reads: NOT A PHASE. TRANS+ CONNECT, Beyond Borders Edition with Coda and Nora. Free online peer support groups for trans+ people.
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 2mo ago

📣 Consortium Members: There's still time to sign up for our webinar with Madai! Discover how your charity could generate unrestricted income without asking supporters to donate. 📅 22 Sept ⏰ 12pm-1pm 💻 Zoom 1/2

This image has a white, yellow and blue background. The black text reads: discover a new way to fundraise with madai. Raise unrestricted income without asking supporters to donate. Tuesday 22nd September 12:00pm - 1:00pm Please note this webinar is for Consortium Members and you will need your Dashboard login to sign up. If you need any help accessing the Dashboard, please do get in touch with admin@consortium.lgbt.
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 2mo ago

Thinking about social investment? SSE’s Social Investment Gateway Programme is a free 12-month programme helping charities, social enterprises and co-operatives grow trading income and become closer to investment readiness. Applications close on 12pm, 6 November. Apply: bit.ly/4fUz1U6

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Are you thinking about taking on social investment? Do you need to be better prepared? The Social Investment Gateway Programme could be for you.

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Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 2mo ago

We’re proud to support The Missing Picture, a joint research programme from Older Queer Voices and LGBT Great exploring LGBTQ+ experiences of ageing. If you’re LGBTQ+ and aged 18+, we want to hear from you, especially those aged 50+. 1/2

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Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 2mo ago

Consortium Members: Want to raise unrestricted income without asking supporters to donate? Join Consortium & Madai on 22 September, 12–1pm for a webinar exploring how charities can generate additional funding through paid surveys and research activities. 1/3

This image has a white background, a purple semi-circle and a dark blue box that has curved edges. The black and white text reads: LIVE WEBINAR VIA ZOOM. DISCOVER A NEW WAY TO FUNDRAISE WITH MADAI. Raise unrestricted income without asking supporters to donate. Tuesday, 22 September 2026, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Please note this webinar is for Consortium Members and you will need your Dashboard login to sign up. If you need any help accessing the Dashboard, please do get in touch with admin@consortium.lgbt.
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 2mo ago

The LGBT+ Fund, powered by Consortium, was proud to work with Ariana Grande’s Brighter Days Ahead Foundation to support LGBT+ organisations and bring a little extra queer joy to trans+ young people. 1/2

This image has a picture of an open laptop, a notebook and a pen as the background. The black text reads: LGBT+ Fund supports Ariana Grande’s Brighter Days Ahead Foundation with UK Charity Partnerships. Read our latest blog to discover how the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, LGBT+ Fund and UK charity partners came together to spread queer joy to Trans+ young people. NEW BLOG. consortium.lgbt/news
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 2mo ago

Consortium is deeply concerned by the sudden pause to surgical referrals, assessments and scheduled gender-affirming surgeries through the Welsh Gender Service, and the impact this is having on trans+ people and the organisations supporting them. 1/2

This image has a rainbow coloured border. The black text reads: Consortium Statement on the Welsh Gender Service Update.
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 2mo ago

London’s LGBTQ+ organisations, groups and projects are doing vital work across our communities, but we know many are navigating significant challenges around funding, capacity, burnout, and sustainability. 1/4

This graphic has a photo of a laptop, pen and notebook as the background. The black text reads: We're Doing Community Research This Autumn - Here's Why It Matters. This blog explains why our London LGBTQ+ community survey matters and encourages LGBTQ+ organisations, groups, and projects across London to share their experiences and help shape the support, funding, and advocacy needed in the years ahead. NEW BLOG. consortium.lgbt/news
LGBT+ Fund@lgbtfunduk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We’re remembering Dolly Parton, an extraordinary artist whose generosity reached far beyond music.   Through the Imagination Library, she gave hundreds of millions of books to children, creating opportunity and possibility for generations.

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