Grassroots or Charity Organisation of the Year

MindOut

MindOut is a vital mental health service offering support and advocacy to LGBTQ+ individuals. With a focus on the unique challenges faced by the community, MindOut provides vital services, empowering people to manage their mental health in a safe, inclusive space.

AKT

AKT is dedicated to supporting young LGBTQ+ people facing homelessness. Through accommodation, mentoring, and advocacy, they help vulnerable youth find safety, rebuild their lives, and create brighter futures free from discrimination.

Kaleidoscope Trust

Kaleidoscope Trust works internationally to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people. Through advocacy, partnerships, and campaigns, they challenge laws and policies that discriminate, while ensuring that LGBTQ+ voices are heard worldwide.

Everton in the Community

Everton in the Community is breaking down barriers in football, promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion through educational programmes, workshops, and safe spaces for fans and players alike. Their work fosters respect, inclusion, and equality both on and off the pitch.

BlkOut

BlkOut is a community organisation that focuses on the intersectionality of race and LGBTQ+ identity. They provide support, empowerment, and visibility for Black LGBTQ+ individuals, advocating for both racial and sexual identity rights in the UK.

Fighting With Pride

Fighting With Pride supports LGBTQ+ veterans and active service members. By offering mental health resources, social support, and advocacy, they help ensure that LGBTQ+ military personnel are treated with dignity and respect, both in and out of uniform.

Just Like Us

Just Like Us works to create a world where LGBTQ+ young people can be themselves without fear. Through school programmes, peer-to-peer support, and education, they tackle homophobia, transphobia, and bullying while promoting inclusivity across UK schools.

Manchester Pride

Manchester Pride is a leading charity that celebrates LGBTQ+ culture and champions equality. Through events like Manchester Pride Festival, they raise awareness, promote inclusion, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, fostering a sense of community for all.

LGBT Foundation

LGBT Foundation is one of the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ charities, providing a broad range of services, from mental health support to community outreach. Their advocacy efforts push for equality, and they offer critical resources to ensure the well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been instrumental in supporting LGBTQ+ heritage projects, helping to preserve the stories and histories of the LGBTQ+ community. Their funding enables grassroots organisations to document, celebrate, and share LGBTQ+ culture with future generations.