LGBT Foundation

Who we are

We’re LGBT Foundation.

We are a national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate and empower LGBTQ+ individuals and our diverse communities to realise their full potential, every day. We provide services and activities that give a lifeline to those in need, offering hope and support on their journey towards achieving their aspirations. Our vision is a world where queer liberation enables meaningful and lasting change and plays a vital part in a more equal and just society.  We recognise the diversity and strength of our communities. We create safe spaces, amplify voices and work with our partners and allies to drive positive change. Since 1975, we’ve been transforming the lives of LGBTQ+ people across the UK. The same spirit that fuelled our beginnings still drives us today. We are committed to championing the unique voices, experiences and cultures of LGBTQ+ people across the country. We know that challenges still exist, but we remain optimistic about the progress we can make together, towards a fairer and more inclusive world where queer hope and joy flourishes

Our culture and values

Passion: We create joyous and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people and communities.

Empowerment:  We support LGBTQ+ people and communities to flourish by creating spaces in which to grow and thrive. 

Integrity: We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard, doing what is right for LGBTQ+ communities.

Respect: We celebrate what makes us unique and establish trust through inclusivity and recognition.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Everything starts with LGBTQ+ people and the communities we are here to serve.  Unlocking the diversity of their lived experiences is central to our work.  We will amplify the voices of under-represented LGBTQ+ communities, empowering them to act and mobilise. We will support people and organisations to use evidence to influence system change and improve access to services using the principles of co-production.  We will grow our training, consultancy and quality assurance programmes into models of excellence. We will ensure specific health inequalities are included within public policies by providing information, education and tools that will enable LGBTQ+ people and communities to flourish.