Links

"AKT has given me hope for the future, I no longer feel so alone." - Parminder, 19

Reciprocal links

If you would like to have a formal, reciprocal link with the AKT website please email contact@akt.org.uk with details of the benefits linking will bring to both AKT and your organisation.

Whilst we do provide links to third-party websites The Albert Kennedy Trust takes no responsibility for the data, policies, content or security of the linked websites.

If you object to AKT having a particular link or notice any mistakes then please email contact@akt.org.uk

LGBT

Lambeth Crime Prevention Trust
LGBT Anti-Hate Crime
www.lambethLGBTforum.org.uk

National
The Queer Youth Alliance - the national organisation run by and for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Young People.
http://www.queeryouth.org.uk

Silence is not golden – Making a stand & raising awareness of homophobia and homophobic hate crime throughout all areas of society
http://www.silenceisnotgolden.org/

Mermaids – supporting trans young people.
http://www.mermaids.freeuk.com/

Broken Rainbow – supporting people who have suffered/are suffering lgbt domestic abuse
http:// www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

Health with Pride - an online resource for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans patients and the healthcare professionals who serve them.
http://www.healthwithpride.com

London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard - providing information, support and a referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people from all backgrounds throughout the United Kingdom.
http://www.llgs.org.uk/

The Parenting Project offers information and support to the parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT) and questioning people in the London boroughs of Croydon, Greenwich , Hackney and Southwark. The Parenting Project is also working with Families Together (the London FFLAG group) to offer a range of resources to parents and families across London .
For more information on the Parenting Project contact Rita or James at the Consortium of LGBT Voluntary and Community Organisations.
Telephone: 020 7064 8383
E-mail: parenting@lgbtconsortium.org.uk
Web: www.lgbtconsortium.org.uk/parenting

FFLAG (Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) - dedicated to supporting parents and their gay, lesbian and bisexual sons and daughters.
http://www.fflag.org.uk/

Pink Parents - aiming to reduce the isolation and discrimination that LGBT families and families to be face.
http://www.pinkparents.org.uk/

Lesbian & Gay Switchboards – Links & details of national and international lesbian & gay switchboards
http://www.switchboard.org.uk

Deaf Gay UK – Supporting deaf lgbt people.
http://www.deafgayuk.com/

Bi-org – serving the world bisexual community
http://bi.org/

Safra Project – working on issues relating to lesbian, bisexual and/or transgender women who identify as Muslim religiously and/or culturally (Muslim LBT women)
http://www.safraproject.org/

GIRES – Gender Identity Research & Education Society
http://www.gires.org.uk

Manchester/NorthWest

Peer Support Project - support and information for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Young People aged 25 and under.
http://pspcore.org.uk

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation - supporting lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the North West.
http://www.lgf.org.uk

London

Urban Youth - Provides positive activities and support to all young people
aged 9-19
www.urbanyouth.org.uk

Stonewall Housing – England’s only lesbian & gay housing association
http://www.stonewallhousing.org

The Metro Centre – LGBT Resource centre based in Greenwich
http:// www.metrocentreonline.org

PACE - responding to the emotional, mental and physical health needs of lesbians and gay men in the greater London area
http://www.pacehealth.org.uk

GALOP - London's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community safety charity
http://www.galop.org.uk

London Friend - promote, support and campaign for the social and emotional well-being, physical and sexual health of lesbian, gay and bisexual people and those who are unsure of their sexuality.
http://www.londonfriend.org.uk

Camden LGBT Forum – Improving Camden for lgbt people http://www.camdenlgbtforum.org.uk/index.shtml

Naz Project London - providing sexual health and HIV prevention and support services to South Asian, Middle Eastern, North African, Horn of African and Latin American Communities.
http://www.naz.org.uk/

Kairos in Soho - Promoting the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community.
http://www.kairosinsoho.org.uk/

G.A.L.L.Y – South-East London based project/social group for under 25’s who are gay lesbian, bisexual or questioning their sexual identity.
http://www.lewisham.gov.uk

East London Out Project (ELOP) – Providing a range of services to East London’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. 020 8509 3898

Tower Hamlets Hate Crime Reporting – A confidential service for reporting Homophobic and other hate crimes in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets (but working with Victim Support can take reports from anywhere). 0800 138 0521 (free and 24hrs)
https://webforms.towerhamlets.gov.uk

Brighton & Hove

Brighton Lesbian & Gay Switchboard - Lending a friendly ear & keeping people in touch, whatever the need.
http://www.switchboard.org.uk/brighton/

Allsorts youth project - Supporting young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or unsure of their sexuality.
http://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk

Wales

Stonewall Cymru – Equality & justice for lesbians, gay men & bisexuals
http://www.stonewallcymru.org.uk

Triangle Wales - Responding to the crisis of homelessness amongst lgbt people
http://www.trianglewales.co.uk/

Scotland

LGBT Youth Scotland – working across Scotland for lgbt youth
http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/

Glasgow LGBT Centre – an inclusive space for the west of Scotland lgbt community.
http://www.glgbt.org.uk/

Northern Ireland

Cara-Friend - counselling, befriending and information for lesbians, gay men & bisexuals.
http://www.cara-friend.org.uk/

Lesbian Line Belfast – providing support, promoting equality and improving the status and dignity of Lesbians & Bisexual Women in all walks of life.
http://www.lesbianlinebelfast.org.uk/

Queerspace – working with the lgbt community in Northern Ireland to raise its visibility, support its activities, provide it with resources and facilitate communication.
http://www.queerspace.org.uk/

The Rainbow Project - addressing the physical, emotional and mental health needs of gay and bisexual men in Northern Ireland.
http://www.rainbow-project.org/dev/

Other parts of the UK

North Staffs LGB Switchboard – Supporting people who are homosexual, bisexual or in doubt about their sexual identity or by those who may be affected by or involved with such persons.
http://www.nslgbswitch.org.uk/

Commercial

Gay Times - Europe's leading gay magazine
http://www.gaytimes.co.uk

Diva - Europe's only mainstream lesbian magazine
http://www.divamag.co.uk

OutintheUK - a non-sexual membership organisation dedicated to connecting like-minded gay men and women.
http://www.outintheuk.com/

Pink Paper
http://www.pinkpaper.com/

Other non-lgbt specific resources:

Young People
Barnardo's Young Men's & Women’s Projects– Free and confidential services aimed at preventing and reducing sexual exploitation of girls and young women up to the age of 18.
http://www.barnardos.org.uk/youngwomenslondon/

Connexions - information and advice for 13-19 year olds to help them make the decisions and choices in their lives.
http://www.connexions-direct.com/

Youth Advice Centre (YAC) Hove YMCA - a safe, friendly place where young people aged 13-25 can go for help and talk to someone in complete confidence.
http://www.hoveymca.org.uk/yac.html

Housing
The Connection at St Martin's - Helping homeless people in London of all ages, 7 days a week in day centres, on the street, in hostels and in the community
http:// www.connection-at-stmartins.org.uk/

Shelter - Specialist housing rights advisers can help you get what you're entitled to.
www.shelter.org.uk/knowyourrights

Alone in London – Work with vulnerable young people in London who are in housing crisis.
www.als.org.uk/

Nightstop UK – Nightstop UK is an umbrella organisation supporting a network of 45 affiliated Nightstop schemes throughout the UK. Our aim is to provide safe emergency accommodation for homeless young people aged 16-25 exclusively in the homes of approved volunteers until appropriate permanent housing is secured.
http://www.nightstop-uk.org/

Homeless Link – A National body representing the homelessness sector in England & Wales.
http://www.homeless.org.uk/

Health
NHS Direct – 24hour health resource
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Patient Information Network – Berkshire - helping people find their way to better health services in Berkshire
http://www.pinonline.org.uk

Misc
Citizen's Advice - The online CAB service that provides independent advice on your rights
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk

Samaritans - Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
http://www.samaritans.org.uk/

Women & Equality Unit – Information about what’s involved in registering a civil partnership, or the rights & responsibilities which follow on from it.
http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/civilpartnership.htm

adviceUK – Largest UK network of advice-providing organisations.
http://www.adviceuk.org.uk

Patrons

Ian McKellen - website of AKT patron Ian McKellen describing his acting work and other interests.
http://www.mckellen.com