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YEP

akt Youth Engagement Programme

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Toilet consultation: have your say

Everybody has the right to safely access toilets without fear.
akt North East Day

Today we're celebrating and spreading awareness of our work in the North East!
People experiencing homelessness should be a priority group in the next vaccination phase

It's vital that people experiencing homelessness are made a priority group in the second phase of the Government’s vaccination programme
January update from akt ceo tim

Tim Sigsworth looks ahead to akt's 2021.

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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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Coronavirus (Covid-19) updates and resources

We're continuing to support young people online and staff can still be contacted as normal. Read more