We're continuing to support young people online and staff can still be contacted as normal. Read more
akt supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. Read more
akt supports LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness or living in a hostile environment Read more
We have service centres in Manchester, Newcastle and London. Read more
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If you're LGBTQ+, aged 16-25 and living in a hostile or abusive environment, or struggling with your housing situation, we can help. You are not alone.
LGBTQ+ groups exist to ensure you are supported, empowered and provided with the information you need.
Sometimes you need someone to talk to.
What you need to do and where you can get support
For the first time, voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity will be included in the Census. The data collected from the Census will help improve policies and services for the LGBTQ+ community. Help make history this year by completing your Census form on 21st March and be #ProudToBeCounted. Read more
Everybody has the right to safely access toilets without fear. Read more
Today we're celebrating and spreading awareness of our work in the North East! Read more
Find out more about the census and how to take part! Read more
Confused about bills? When you're responsible for paying bills for the first time, it's normal to feel overwhelmed - so we've put together an animated guide and the basic information you need. Read more
What you need to know about Universal Credit and how to apply Read more
I felt confident that akt would understand and be able to help me with the problems I was having at the time. Read more
John, a young gay man from Manchester, fled his homophobic father’s attacks after coming out to his parents. Read more
“I lived in a village with hardly any buses and I just felt trapped.” Read more
Jane was supported by akt during a particularly difficult time. Read more