Your solidarity and support will enable us to continue our work, to ensure that no young person has to choose between a safe home and being who they are. Read more
We're looking for a Fundraising Manager (Acquisition and Community Giving) Read more
We're looking for two Kickstarters to join our Communications and Services teams. Read more
Our ‘A Day in the Life’ series continues, this time with North East based caseworker Lewis, who shares his challenges, highlights and lockdown learnings. Read more
Read our May update from our CEO Tim. Read more
The Queen’s Speech is used to mark the beginning of a new session of parliament. During the speech, the Queen sets out the legislation that the Government will be bringing forward. Read more
Our Campaigns, Policy and Research Lead Jo talks about producing our report in lockdown Read more
We will all be very sad to see our favourite Communications and Campaigns Director leave this summer. So, in celebration of his contribution to akt and the legacy he’ll leave behind, we’ve dedicated this ‘A Day in the Life of’ to Matt. Read more
Our CEO Tim gives us his monthly update Read more
London has the highest proportion of people identifying as LGBTIQA+ in the UK, but there is a chronic lack of provisions and suitable housing for this community. Read more
61% of LGBTQ+ young people who were happy to answer felt frightened or threatened by their family members before they became homeless. Read more
Our staff member Hannah gives us her lockdown-and-beyond wellbeing tips! Read more
We caught up with the newest edition to the London Services team Trev, to get an insight into their highlights, challenges and day-to-day! Read more
I am writing this piece after a series of external news events over the past few weeks which have triggered feelings of anxiety, anger and upset for many of the young people and indeed team members at akt. Read more
It’s been a year since we entered the first national lockdown. Read more
During the pandemic, hate crimes towards East and Southeast Asians have tripled. We stand with the East and Southeast Asian community against racism in all its forms. Read more
We wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year and the fabulous partnerships we’ve had with empowering women and non-binary folk who’ve celebrated and supported akt. Read more
Meet some of the incredible women supporting our work and behind-the-scenes at akt. We’ll also be celebrating our wonderful founder Cath. Read more
Ahead of International Women’s Day, I am thinking back to my own journey to self-acceptance and remembering and celebrating the wonderful women who stood by me and supported me always. Read more
Help make history this year by completing your Census form on 21st March and be #ProudToBeCounted. Read more
Everybody has the right to safely access toilets without fear. Read more
Today we're celebrating and spreading awareness of our work in the North East! Read more
It's vital that people experiencing homelessness are made a priority group in the second phase of the Government’s vaccination programme Read more
Tim Sigsworth looks ahead to akt's 2021. Read more