LGBTQ+ `BE105`¶

LGBTQ+ is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Beneficiary group category.

311 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.15% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	69	0.10%
£10k - £100k	95	0.14%
£100k - £250k	41	0.18%
£250k - £500k	25	0.23%
£500k - £1m	23	0.33%
£1m - £10m	18	0.20%
Over £10m	0	0.00%
Total	271	0.14%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	255	0.15%
oscr	44	0.18%
ccni	12	0.17%
Total	311	0.15%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
STONEWALL EQUALITY LIMITED [Charity number: 1101255] Promoting equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.	£4,741,953
LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL ANTI - VIOLENCE AND POLICING GROUP [Charity number: 1077384] Galop is the UK's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* (LGBT) anti-violence and abuse charity. We make life safe, just and fair for LGBT people. We give advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence and domestic abuse, and we work to improve the way the our communities can get help.	£4,472,978
LGBT FOUNDATION LTD [Charity number: 1070904] LGBT Foundation is one of the UK's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) community charities, believeing in a fair and equal society where all lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people can achieve their full potential. The LGBT Foundation provides health, well being and other services directly to LGBT people and supports a wide range of organisations which work with LGBT people.	£3,678,556
AGE UK CAMDEN [Charity number: 293446] Age UK Camden is the legal name. The charity: (a) Provides services; (b) Works in partnerships; (c) Campaigns with/for older people; (d) Innovates and undertakes research. Current services include: Day Services; Information/Advice; befriending; social prescribing; counselling; shopping; computer training; support for older LGBT people.	£2,765,793
MANCHESTER PRIDE LIMITED [Charity number: 1117848] Promote equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, including in particular but not exclusively by raising the awareness of the public with regard to all aspects of discrimination in society and issues and difficulties affecting the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual and transgender people.	£2,715,806
The Albert Kennedy Trust [Charity number: SC050032] The charity's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to the following 1. to relieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young persons in conditions of need, hardship or distress by advancing education and training and by providing or assisting in the provision of accommodation, information, advocacy advice, counselling and other forms of assistance for such young persons who have a need thereof.	£2,487,921
THE ALBERT KENNEDY TRUST [Charity number: 1093815] We are the national LGBTQ youth homelessness charity; focused on prevention and early action we provide emergency accommodation and routes to safe homes, practical advice and mentoring, training, advocacy and support to young people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or living in a hostile environment after coming out to their parents, care givers and peers.	£2,487,921
KALEIDOSCOPE DIVERSITY TRUST [Charity number: 1146274] The Kaleidoscope Trust works to advance the human rights of LGBT people in countries where they lack their equal rights, particularly in the Commonwealth. We do this by listening, amplifying and communicating their voices to a wider audience to persuade public and political opinion and work as a catalyst for meaningful change to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.	£2,459,903
LGBT Youth Scotland [Charity number: SC024047] 5.1 [1] To advance the learning, development, and to empower of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) young people aged 13–25 by providing them with knowledge, skills, and support to overcome barriers, explore their potential, and achieve success. [2] To raise awareness and promote education among the their families, friends, and peers and the general public in Scotland by delivering innovative, inclusive, and accessible learning opportunities that promote personal development, resilience, and skills for life. [3] To advance citizenship and community development by empowering LGBT young people to become active contributors to their communities through leadership, volunteering, and advocacy opportunities. [4] To promote equality and diversity and advance human rights by working to eliminate discrimination and by creating inclusive environments where LGBT young people feel safe, valued, and able to thrive.	£2,111,579
SYA [Charity number: 1172685] Support over 600 volunteers to run voluntary Youth clubsDeliver Youth Clubs & projects (fully staffed clubs and bespoke projects like Short breaks work with disabled young people, LGBTQ club and Shropshire Young Health Champions)Deliver Alternative curriculum workTraining for the youth sector (Youth Work, Safeguarding, talking to your teenager, CEOP, First Aid etc)DBS Umbrella organisation	£1,735,500

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Kassi Kunda Foundation [Charity number: SC050419] Purposes 4 The organisation’s purposes are: Our Motto “Fundamental Human Right is Divine” is rooted in our strong conviction to create a world where all races, genders, sexual orientations, disability, age, beliefs, socio-economic backgrounds, and other protected characteristics are treated fairly with respect and dignity. For there to be a ‘just society’, we strongly believed that a ‘true diversity and inclusion’ must be achieved. We aim to deliver our purpose via the following objectives: 4.1 Raise funds and deliver projects and activities that will improve the livelihoods and wellbeing of disadvantaged, marginalised, and vulnerable communities in Greater Glasgow. 4.2 Protect, preserve, and defend fundamental human rights for BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic), migrants, refugees/asylum seekers, LGBTQ+ and other protected characteristics communities. 4.3 Alleviate abject poverty for disadvantaged, marginalised, and vulnerable communities. 4.4 Increase socio-economic integration and improve mental health and wellbeing of marginalised/disenfranchised communities in Scotland. 4.5 Influence long-term socio-cultural and political change so that diverse communities can thrive in Scotland. 4.6 Challenge all forms of discrimination, prejudice, homophobia, transphobia, biphobia etc. 4.7 Where and how we can: Increase access to basic education. fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other harmful traditional practices. increase access to basic health and wellbeing. alleviate abject poverty. and promote diversity and inclusion in Kassi Kunda Village, in The Gambia.	£33,525
LANCASHIRE LGBT [Charity number: 1213250] Activity is based on meeting the identified needs of LGBTQ people in Lancashire. Its aims are for LGBTQ people to be happier, healthier and better connected. To challenge prejudice and discrimination and improve services for LGBTQ people living and working in Lancashire.
GAY OUTDOOR CLUB LIMITED [Charity number: 1158873] The Gay Outdoor Club is an activity club for gay men and women and theirfriends which organises over 500 outdoor and sporting events per year, includingwalking, cycling, camping, caving and climbing. The club is made up of groups acrossthe whole of mainland Britain and has been active for over 40 years.	£98,529
FRUITVOX [Charity number: 1124175] The charity promotes the study and practice of choral music by organising events, conferences, festivals and concerts. In particular, it promotes LGBT singing and voice internationally by:1. Producing inclusive choral events2. Brokering and initiating opportunities for LGBT Choirs3. Promoting talent (Choirs, composers and producers)4. Developing the skills and capacity of LGBT Choirs	£17
PROIS [Charity number: SC053421] The Organization’s Charitable Purposes are: (i) To celebrate the intersectionality of Queerness and Gaelicness. (ii) To promote and support equality and diversity, including linguistic diversity and interSectionality between LGBTQIA2+ identities and cultural identities. (iii) To advance education to eliminate all aspects of discrimination and disadvantage suffered by the Queer Gaelic community. (iv) To support mental and sexual health, especially of the Queer Gaelic community. (v) To raise awareness of LGBTQIA2+ issues, Gaelic issues, and the interSectionality of Queerness and Gaelicness. (vi) To increase the participation of Queer Gaels in all aspects of our society, including community, culture, heritage, sport, and education. (vii) To showcase the contribution of Queer Gaels and Queer Islanders to the culture and society of Scotland and the world. and (viii) To run LGBTQIA2+ events through Gaelic or bilingually through Gaelic and English.
ROOTS THEATRE [Charity number: 1186211] Roots is a leading LGBTQ led theatre company that promotes for the public benefit the art of drama and its understanding and appreciation by the public through the delivery of theatre productions.	£89,237
LANCASHIRE LGBT [Charity number: 1137578] Activity is based on meeting the identified needs of LGB&/orT people. Its aims are to empower and inspire people to get involved, to challenge prejudice and discrimination and improve services for LGB/orT people living and working in Lancashire.	£118,246
The Rainbow Project Ltd [Charity number: NI100064] Purpose 1 - to advance education and awareness by way of research, provision of advocacy services, development, assessment and deployment of information and education services. The Rainbow Project carries out regular research into the experiences and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Northern Ireland. We also provide education support services to young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who are not in employment, education or training. We also provide representation on key issues impacting on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Northern Ireland to health professionals, service providers and employers. Purpose 2 - to provide care and support services, counselling services, clinical services and advice relevant to health, particularly sexual health, and wellbeing. The Rainbow Project provides counselling, befriending, personal development and other health and wellbeing services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Northern Ireland. We also provide rapid HIV and Syphilis testing as well as promoting and facilitating outreach sexual health clinics in partnership with the hospital services to high risk sex environments. Purpose 3 - to promote the equality and rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. The Rainbow Project campaigns and lobbies central and local government, and other statutory agencies, on issues pertinent to the equality and rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Northern Ireland including the development of a Sexual Orientation Strategy and Action Plan, equality of opportunity and protections from violence.	£892,472
TRANSACTION THEATRE COMPANY LTD [Charity number: 1112104] TRANSACTION COLLABORATES WITH DIVERSE ARTISTS TO CREATE A TOURING PROGRAMME OF HIGH QUALITY EXPERIMENTAL MULTI-ART FORM QUEER-FEMINIST PERFORMANCE. OUR VISION IS TO CREATE A PERFORMANCE FROM THE PERIPHERY THAT CONTINUALLY RESPONDS TO, AND REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY WITHIN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE.	£5,365
THE METROPOLITAN CHURCH [Charity number: 1063556] A Christian Church rooted in and reaching beyond the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.	£9,181