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akt’s statement on Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to end rough sleeping this Christmas
akt welcomes the announcement from Prime Minister Andy Burnham of the Rough Sleeping Programme to end rough sleeping this Christmas.
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The reality behind What It Feels Like for a Girl, and the ongoing need for akt
The new BBC series What It Feels Like for a Girl is a beautiful and deeply authentic portrayal of queer experience. At akt, we’ve seen stories like Byron’s time and time again.
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CEO Blog: Hearing the voices of young people on trans inclusion
akt submitted its response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) consultation on proposed changes to its code of practice, following the Supreme Court ruling in April. Understanding and responding to the consultation has been a challenge for a small, very busy charity like akt
Supporting more young people out-of-hours: introducing AI Live Chat
akt announces the introduction of an AI chatbot to provide out-of-hours support for its Live Chat website feature, with context and considerations involved in the process.
Our statement on how the future PM’s speech provides hope for LGBTQ+ young people
With akt’s new five year strategy: Home + Hope, we reflect on how this could look following the soon-to-be Prime Minister’s speech on Monday.
Choosing Inclusion, Supporting Trans+ Young People
Following the EHRC’s interim guidance, akt is here for Trans+ young people. You deserve safety, support and a place to be yourself.
IDAHOBIT 2026: Progress Worth Celebrating, Rights Worth Defending
Observed globally each year, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization’s 1990 decision to stop classifying homosexuality as a mental disorder.
Transgender Day of Visibility
Meet Ellis and Ev, two members of the akt team, as they share what transgender day of visibility means to them.
akt launches 2024/25 Impact Report
We’re proud to share akt’s 2024/25 Impact Report, celebrating another year of standing alongside LGBTQ+ young people facing or experiencing homelessness.
4 ways you can support akt over the winter months
It’s officially Mariah season! Settle down and read all about how you can support akt this winter.
A beautiful partnership: Josh Wood joins akt as Patron
Global beauty innovator Josh Wood becomes Patron of akt, the UK’s LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity. Together, we’re building a world where every young person can live safely, proudly, and in full colour.