PIHM Feature: LGBTQIA+ Charities
We are coming to the end of Pride in Horror Month, but that never means ending support for queer folks, whether it’s boosting and reviewing queer books, films, writing features or looking for ways to support in other ways. Below is a list of different LGBTQIA+ charities, from the UK and USA to Australia and New Zealand. We know it’s not always possible to give, but what we would ask is you spend some time reading up on the good works these charities do, and support either by giving or boosting, and maybe seeing if there are other ways you can get involved, too. And if you have a charity close to your heart that isn’t listed below, please do get in touch via comment, email, social media etc, as we may look to turn this into a more permeant resource on the site.
USA
Rainbow Railroad
In countries around the world, LGBTQI+ people face violence and oppression simply because of who they love or who they are. Rainbow Railroad helps them get to safety.
PFLAG National
PFLAG is creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
A4TE
Policy experts, litigators, and community organizers work at all levels of government to ensure trans voices are not only heard, but embraced in rooms where they've long been ignored.
LGBTQ Freedom Fund
LGBTQ Freedom Fund pays bail to secure the safety and liberty of individuals in jail and immigration detention
SAGE
Making aging better for LGBTQ+ people nationwide.
GLSEN
Championing LGBTQ issues in K-12 education since 1990
The Spectrum Center
The Spectrum Center in Hattiesburg, MS fosters a supportive, educated, and active community that is open, safe, and inclusive to people of all sexualities and gender identities.
PRISM (FL-based)
PRISM works to expand access to LGBTQ-inclusive education and sexual health resources for youth in South Florida.
Southern Fried Queer Pride
SFQP is an Atlanta-based organization empowering Black queer and QTPOC centered communities in the South through the arts.
UK
Trans Aid Cymru
Mutual aid for the community, by the community
Mermaids
Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families since 1995
TransActual
TransActual UK shares facts about trans rights, UK law, NHS healthcare and transphobia.
Not a Phase
Uplifting the lives of trans+ adults across the UK
MindOut
MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) people.
Terrence Higgins Trust
The largest voluntary sector provider of HIV and sexual health services in the UK, running services out of local centres across Great Britain.
Kaleidoscope Trust
Kaleidoscope Trust works across the Commonwealth and beyond to fight for the human rights of LGBTI+ people.
Umbrella Cymru
Improving the lives of LGBTQ+ people and their families in Wales
Gendered Intelligence
A trans-led and trans-involving charity that works to increase understandings of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people.
LGBT Youth Scotland
Scotland’s national charity for LGBTQ+ young people, aged 13-25
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
Working to improve the physical, social, and mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ adults (16+) in Scotland
Ireland
Belong To - LGBT+ Youth Ireland
Since 2003, Belong To has grown from a youth project into a unique national services and advocacy organisation with and for LGBTQ+ children and young people.
LGBT Ireland
LGBT Ireland is a national organisation underpinned by localised knowledge and responses. Together with our network members, we provide support, training, and advocacy which aims to improve the lives of LGBT+ people across Ireland.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland
TENI’s vision is a world where all people, regardless of gender identity or expression, enjoy full acceptance and equality.
Outhouse
At Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, our vision is a future where LGBTQ+ people are safe, seen, and celebrated. It is our mission to make that vision a reality.
Galop
Supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence
The Rainbow Project
Since 1994, the Rainbow Project has been working for a better Northern Ireland for LGBTQIA+ people and their families.
Cara Friend
Cara-Friend has been serving and empowering the LGBTQIA+ community in Northern Ireland since 1974.
HERe NI
Committed to improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ women across Northern Ireland
akt
akt has been providing providing routes to safe housing, support and secure futures for LGBTQ+ young people since 1989.
Pride Action North
Pride Action North is a leading LGBTQIA+ charity providing a wide range of support services across the North of England, and beyond.
Canada
Rainbow Railroad
In countries around the world, LGBTQI+ people face violence and oppression simply because of who they love or who they are. Rainbow Railroad helps them get to safety.
Egale Canada
To improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQI issues. Egale will achieve this by informing public policy, inspiring cultural change, and promoting human rights and inclusion through research, education, awareness and legal advocacy.
The 519
For nearly 50 years, The 519 have relentlessly fought alongside their communities, advocating for our rights and building a better world for 2SLGBTQ+ people.
Australia
Pride Foundation Australia
Achieving equity for LGBTQIA+ Australians through systemic change and local community action.
Minus18
Australia's charity improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ young people.
Rainbow Health Australia
Rainbow Health Australia is a program that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) health and wellbeing through research and knowledge translation, training, resources, policy advice and service accreditation through the Rainbow Tick.
Rainbow Families
'Rainbow Families' is the leading voice for LGBTQ+ families in Australia, committed to their mission as a charity to support, connect, celebrate, empower, and advocate for LGBTQ+ parents and their families at every stage of their lives.
Aotearoa New Zealand
RainbowYOUTH
RainbowYOUTH is a registered charity, working with young rainbow youth aged 13-27 and provide holistic peer support.
InsideOUT
Education in support of Aotearoa’s rainbow communities
QTopia NZ
Qtopia is an advocacy, social change, and social support service for the whole LGBTQIA+ rainbow community, based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, and working throughout Waitaha Canterbury and Te Waipounamu the South Island.
Trans Justice Project
A national movement standing up for freedom, justice, and equality for all trans and gender-diverse people.
Thank you so much for stopping by, and remember, if there is a charity you would like included on the list when we make it a more permanent feature on the site, just let us know - we’re happy to feature charities from anywhere in the world, and of any size!
