Useful Links
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Education
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Strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
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A charity for young people and adults affected by homophobia. It is also a not-for-profit training agency for employers and organisations committed to realising an equal and safe working environment for all regardless of age, sex, transgender identity, disability, ethnicity, faith or sexuality.
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General
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Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Founded in 1989 by a small group of women and men who had been active in the struggle against Section 28 of The Local Government Act. Also works with a whole range of agencies to address the needs of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals in the wider community.
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Supporting Parents and their Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Daughters and Sons. A continually growing national voluntary organisation and registered charity with 18 telephone helplines across the UK and parents' groups which hold regular meetings.
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Imaan supports LGBT Muslim people, their families and friends, to address issues of sexual orientation within Islam. It provides a safe space and support network to address issues of common concern through sharing individual experiences and institutional resources..
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A world-wide network of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people everywhere. Founded in 1978, it now has more than 600 member organisations. Every continent and over 90 countries are represented. ILGA member groups range from small collectives to national groups and entire cities.
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Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone. -
Hull LGBT Forum, a voice and representative body for lesbian, gay, bisexual & trans (LGBT) people in Hull & East Riding.
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Represents The Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education. Works nationally with The Learning & Skills Improvement Service and provides support to other providers of learning and training, administers the LGBT Forum, offers diversity training and support services to a range of organisations.
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Senior Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender Befriending and Support Service.
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A specialist site for books and resources about gay and lesbian teenagers and young people. Gay books and lesbian books can be hard for gay teens to find- by providing links and information, Pinkbooks aims to make it easier for gay and lesbian youth to see their lives reflected in the literature they read.
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Being gay is ok. Gay youth support web-site. offer advice, information and support to young gay/bi/unsure people. You might have heard negative attitudes about homosexuality. Maybe you're having a tough time coming to terms with being gay or with other people's intolerance toward you. Whatever your situation, I hope that you will find the information and reassurance on this website that you are looking for. Maybe you don't feel it right now, but hopefully soon you'll realise that being gay really is okay.
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Free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call the helpline about any problem, at any time - day or night. They help many young callers who are experiencing homophobia and/or homophobic bullying.
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Youth
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National Organisation for LGBT Youth. Standing up for our rights. Uniting and Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Young People all over the United Kingdom.
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Trans
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Their mission is to improve the quality of lives of trans people and their families by supporting them and working with anyone who is affected by gender identity issues, and their vision is that everyone will accept and support the right of trans people to be valued members of society.
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A support group for gender variant children and teenagers. They aim to support children and teenagers up to age 19, who are trying to cope with gender identity issues.
In support of this one aim, they also intend to: offer support to parents, families, carers, and others; raise awareness about gender issues amongst professionals (e.g. teachers, doctors, social services, etc.,) and the general public; campaign for the recognition of this issue and the increase in professional services. -
Press for Change (PFC) is not only one of the leading agencies in the UK providing legal advice and support to Trans and other Sex or Gender Variant people, but PFC’s reputation as legal and policy experts on transgender law has also been called upon worldwide. PFC has worked for almost 19 years, and today it is acknowledged as the UK’s leading authority on transgender law and rights.
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GenderShift is a social enterprise located in Hull, in East Yorkshire and providing training and consultancy services primarily to Yorkshire and the Humber region.
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