We're continuing to support young people online and staff can still be contacted as normal. Read more
Together, we can be there for LGBTQ+ young people who need us Read more
If you’re LGBTQ+ and have experienced any form of homelessness while aged 16-25, and within the last five years, we want to hear from you! 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
Together, we can be there for LGBTQ+ young people who need us
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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
An uplift is crucial to preventing more LGBTQ+ young people from experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. Read more
The government have announced that it will be providing a further £10 million to house those experiencing rough sleeping and to ensure that they are registered with a GP to receive Covid vaccinations, in line with local vaccination plans. Read more
Are you part of a school, organisation or network that would like to book a speaker to mark the month? We’d love to offer a virtual session on what the month means, and an insight into the work we do at akt! Read more
What you need to know about Universal Credit and how to apply Read more
What you need to do and where you can get support Read more
How to access emergency housing support 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