safe homes and better futures for LGBTQ+ young people


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Like you, we believe that no young person should have to choose between who they are and a safe place to live. Your donations help deliver vital services to young lgbtq+ people when they need it.

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Leave A Legacy

Have you ever thought about leaving a legacy in your Will? There are many types of legacy donations you can consider. Find out how your legacy gift will help young people in crisis.

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24%

 of homeless young people identify as LGBT

77%

 believe coming out to their parents was the main factor

50,000

 Since 1989, we’ve helped and supported over 50,000 young LGBTQ+ people

latest news

  • volunteers: we can't do it without you

    National Volunteers’ Week is a celebration of the fantastic contribution made by volunteers across the UK and for us here at akt it's a chance to celebrate the vital work our volunteers do every single day. Read more

  • a new face at akt

    akt has appointed Matt Halliday to the new role of Director of Operations & Business Development. Read more

  • an update from our chief executive

    Tim Sigsworth MBE, our chief executive, with the latest updates from akt. Read more

upcoming events

  • Pizza and Quiz Night

    Join us at Fundamentum Taproom and Kitchen for our monthly Pizza and Quiz Night! Read more

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    Location: Fundamentum Taproom and Kitchen, Manchester

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  • akt youth conference 2019

    akt invites LGBTQ+ people aged 16-25 to a one day national conference in central London.  Read more

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    Author: Charlie Jordin

    Location: Salesforce Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London

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  • we're right here - akt Youth Conference social

    UK Black Pride and akt are so excited to announce a joint event as part of the akt Youth Conference! Read more

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    Location: Salesforce, 110 Bishopsgate, London

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stories

  • Andrew's Story

    "Since working with akt, I am proud to say that I feel much happier and confident in myself, I have successfully moved to London and have an interview for a degree at University in the next few weeks that I am thrilled about." Read more

  • John's Story

    John, a young gay man from Manchester, fled his homophobic father’s attacks after coming out to his parents. Read more

  • A's Story

    “I lived in a village with hardly any buses and I just felt trapped.” Read more

  • Jane's Story

    Jane came to AKT for support around finding somewhere to live as she was staying with her ex-partner and their relationship was volatile. Read more