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akt’s statement on Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to end rough sleeping this Christmas

19 August 2026

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

19 July 2025

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

8 July 2025

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

standing together for trans lives: marking trans day of remembrance

21 November 2024

Honouring trans lives lost to violence, akt attended vigils in Manchester and London on Trans Day of Remembrance, standing in solidarity with the global trans community.

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hate crime awareness week

17 October 2024

October the 14th- 21st marks Hate Crime Awareness Week. At akt, we want to promote awareness about how homophobic and transphobic hate crimes can be a leading cause of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness.