akt South West Day is an opportunity to shout about the work we do in the region and how we can support you if you're struggling at home. Read more
Your solidarity and support will enable us to continue our work, to ensure that no young person has to choose between a safe home and being who they are. Read more
Our new report centres the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ young people who have faced any form of homelessness in the last five years. Read more
It’s been a year since we entered the first national lockdown. Read more
Our new report centres the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ young people who have faced any form of homelessness in the last five years.
Help keep LGBTQ+ young people safe and supported with a one-off gift or regular donation to akt. You can also use this form to pay in an amount you've fundraised for akt - please add a note in the comment section.
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. There is always support available if you're struggling.
What you need to do and where you can get support
We're looking for 2 temporary caseworkers to join our dedicated team. Read more
Anne-Marie is the Services Manager in our Bristol office. We spoke to her recently about how akt supports young trans people in general, and the work akt is doing specifically in Bristol. Read more
Navigating your mental health can be difficult, but there can be added difficulties when you're trans. That's why we've put together some resources that you, or someone you know, might find helpful. Read more
Binding is a method of reducing the appearance of a person's chest and can be a way to minimise gender dysphoria. Read more
Aged 18 or over? You can now book your vaccine appointments! 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