who we are
We are akt, our mission is to ensure that every LGBTQ+ young person facing homelessness or a hostile living environment has a safe place to live.
akt is the only national charity specialising in LGBTQ+ youth homelessness. We urgently need your help so we can keep up with demand for our life-saving services.
We are akt, our mission is to ensure that every LGBTQ+ young person facing homelessness or a hostile living environment has a safe place to live.
We give LGBTQ+ young people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness support they need to thrive. We have four offices located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Newcastle, as well as live chat to offer support across the UK.
Coming out or being outed as LGBTQ+ can still lead to young people being made homeless. We believe that no LGBTQ+ person should be facing homelessness because of their identity.
akt are addressing an issue often missed by many other homeless charities ... the safety of LGBTQ+ youth in their own homes.Lennox, akt service user
you guys helped me so much so if sharing my story can show how incredible you guys are I'd be honoured to do so!Alex, akt service user
Identify as LGBTQ+.
to their parents was the main factor.
We are looking for young people to take part in our new LGBTQ+ youth homelessness research study - and you don't need to have experienced homelessness or be LGBTQ+ to get involved! The research will be used to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ young people experiencing homelessness or housing issues.
We are looking for people who work in the housing sector to fill in our LGBTQ+ youth homelessness research study – and you don’t need to have experienced homelessness or be LGBTQ+ to get involved! The research will be used to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ young people experiencing homelessness or housing issues.
You have a right to vote even if you don’t have a permanent address. Here’s our essential guide to voting while you’re experiencing homelessness.