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By Kevin (he/him) and Rachel (she/her) The Early Days At first, our relationship grew through screens, across time zones, and with sustained, daily effort. We talked while Rachel got […]
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By Kevin (he/him) and Rachel (she/her) The Early Days At first, our relationship grew through screens, across time zones, and with sustained, daily effort. We talked while Rachel got […]
A new suit. A proud mum. A moment years in the making. Beckett (he/him) reflects on his journey as a trans masculine person, the transformative power of family support, and why hope can be found in the smallest acts of affirmation.
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Manchester’s LGBTQIA+ Heritage Trail — an inspiring new project created by volunteers from the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) North West in partnership […]
By Jordan (He/They) Early Years and Hidden Pain My story begins in the South West of England, between Devon and Cornwall, where I spent my early years with my young mum. She […]
In partnership with JCDecaux Community Channel, LGBT Foundation launches nationwide Out-of-Home campaign, extending the acclaimed Hope Starts Here campaign to more than 250 digital screens across almost 100 towns, cities […]
The updated Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice comes into effect today, 5 August 2026, and sets out the regulator’s approach to access to single-sex services and facilities. We recognise that many organisations […]
My name is Niamh (they/them), and I’m a disabled non-binary lesbian. Eleven years ago, while studying at the University of Manchester, I began a journey of self-discovery that would change my life. I […]
By Charlie (He/Him) Finding the Words Realising I was trans was a slow, creeping process. When I was growing up under Section 28, there was hardly any talk about queerness at […]
By Dani and Jodie (she/her) From a mistaken message to something real When we first matched on Tinder, we were living in different cities during lockdown. Dani was in Nottingham and Jodie […]
This month we’re highlighting one of our amazing Charity Challenge runners, Luke Hart (@lukeyruns) for his incredible ultramarathon challenge. On 21st June, Luke took on a 50+ mile run (in a heatwave no less) inspired […]
Jane (she/her) tells her story without fuss. No big declarations – just a steady sense of what matters. “I just want to live my life as I would do,” she says. “That’s […]
Mindy (She/Her) Coming Out and Proving Them Wrong When I first told my mum I was leaving my husband because I am a lesbian, her reaction was immediate denial. “No, […]
