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akt supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile or abusive environment.

akt can help you to:

Stay safe
Find emergency accommodation
Access specialist support
Develop skills, identify and achieve life goals

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Vacancy: Bristol Youth Worker (Sessional)

Would you like to be part of a team of Youth Workers, volunteers and young peer navigators helping to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness?
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Volunteer

No matter how much or little time you have, or whatever your skills are, at akt there's a volunteer role for you!
Our history
The Team

Meet team akt!
How we help

akt supports LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness or living in a hostile environment
The Impact of akt

At akt we believe no young person should have to choose between a safe home and being who they are.
Emergency help

If you are in immediate danger, ALWAYS call the police on 999.
Purple Door

Purple Door offers early action to prevent lifetimes of homelessness. It's akt’s flagship early action service.
Online Support

If you are aged 16-25, LGBTQ+ and looking for support, talk to one of our Digital Mentors about what’s on your mind.
Our Strategy

akt believe in a a world without LGBTQ+ youth homelessness.
Research

We are an evidence based organisation that regularly consults all our stakeholder groups, especially young people; engages in research and pilots our ideas.

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