Don’t Lose Your Vote Campaign

LGBT HERO – Don’t Lose Your Vote Campaign The charity LGBT HERO have set up a LGBTQ+ Photo ID Hub on their website to provide guidance about how your voting rights are changing from May 2023 onwards. They are running a “Don’t Lose Your Vote” Campaign. From this year, the law around voting in UK

Police Appeal for information following the murder of Brianna Ghey 16

The body of Transgender teenager Brianna Ghey 16 was found at 3.13 pm in Clucheth Linear Park on Saturday 11th February 2023. Cheshire Police are appealing for anyone with information to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1476832 or report it to Cheshire Police via their website.  CrimeStoppers provide an independent crime reporting and support

London Trans and Gender non-conforming swimming group (TAGs)

19:30 | Every Friday | Glassmill Leisure Centre | Loampit Vale SE13 Glass Mill Leisure Centre is the home of internationally renowned swimming group for the Transgender and Non-Binary community. Since 2014, TAGs has been challenging barriers facing Trans and Non-binary people in sport, providing a safe space for people to stay active and make

Lewisham LGBTQ+ History Month 2023

February is LGBTQ+ history month here in the UK. It is an annual observation of LGBTQ+ history and a celebration of the culture. Read on to find out how the community is marking the occasion here in Lewisham. Friday 3 February LGBTQ+ History Month launch and Mollies Exhibition Private View 18:00 – 23:00 | Triangle

Census 2021 – Sexual Orientation

Census 2021 – Sexual Orientation England and Wales https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/culturalidentity/sexuality/bulletins/sexualorientationenglandandwales/census2021 The census question on sexual orientation was a voluntary question asked of those aged 16 years and over. In total, 44.9 million people (92.5% of the population aged 16 years and over) answered the question. Around 43.4 million people (89.4%) identified as straight or heterosexual. Around

LGBTQ+ Housing

We are starting to put together a list of LGBTQ+ Housing Providers and Services and will be sharing links to surveys and research. Mapping LGBTQ+ Experiences across the UK Are you LGBTQ+, aged 18 or over, and living in the UK? Dr Edith England and Dr Neil Turnbull are trying to find our more about

Ayodeji Makun aka AY Comedian

Earlier this evening we talked to British-Nigerian LGBTQ+ rights activist and ordained Anglican Cleric, Rev. Jide Macaulay who has set up a change.com petition is calling upon the British Government to stop the comedian Ayodeji Makun (known as AY) from touring the UK. Ayodeji Makun is a popular homophobic comedian from Nigeria. In 2018, Ayodeji

Club Q Colorado Springs

At 11:57 pm, on the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance TDOR (20th November 2022), an LGBTQ+ inclusive venue, Club Q in Colorado Springs became the scene of a mass shooting which leaves 5 people dead and 18 people injured. The news has been shared around the world. The club has issued a statement on

LGBTQ+ HOUSING SURVEY

Dr Edith England and Dr Neil Turnball are doing a survey to understand what causes LGBTQ+ housing problems/ homelessness and what helps. If you have some time, please consider participating in their survey.  Are you LGBTQ+, aged 18 or over, and living in the UK?  They are trying to find out more about the problems

Trans Parent Day

Trans Parent Day take place on the first Sunday of November and celebrates life and love between transgender parents and their children, and between parents and their transgender children. Check out other annual events on our Rainbow Boroughs Project Community Calendar.