all young people should be safe to be who they are
We exist because young LGBTQ+ people deserve access to support services and safe housing.
Our mission is to work nationally with LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or living in hostile environments.
We exist to give LGBTQ+ young people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness or a hostile living environment the support they need to thrive. Coming out or being outed as LGBTQ+ can still lead to young people being made homeless. This is the reality for 77% of the young people akt supports.
We have four offices located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Newcastle, as well as a live chat open for support across the UK.
To this day, 24% of young homeless people aged 16-25 identify as being LGBTQ+, emphasising the crucial need for our services.
We provide a range of support services to our LGBTQ+ young people. We help through:
• Finding safe and secure long term homes
• Financial support (deposit and rent)
• Independent living costs
• Being a young persons guarantor
• Support with accessing benefits
• Access to mental health support
• Long term case work
• Self-advocacy
• Support finding your community
• Live chat and digital resources
The Trans Pathway Project
The Trans Pathway Project is our 3 year pilot project funded by St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, providing support to 18-25 year old trans and non-binary people in Greater Manchester who are facing homelessness.
The Pathfinder Project
The Pathfinder Project provides support to 18–25 year old LGBTQ+ young people in Greater Manchester areas including: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan.
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Provide pathways into safe, affordable & inclusive housing
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Reach young people where and when they need us most
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Engage with more young people from intersectional identities
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Inform and influence to create change
our impact in a single year
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6957
Housing support sessions given
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110
LGBTQ+ young people in longterm secure housing
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753
Service users connected to training and education
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1589
Individuals directed to mental health services