There are also lots of other national organisations that support the LGBT community:
Age UK
Working to improve later life for everyone, including LGBT people
Albert Kennedy Trust
Working to ensure that LGBT young people can live in accepting, supportive and caring homes, by providing services to those who would otherwise be homeless or living in a hostile environment
Beaumont Society
National support group for the transgender, transvestite, transsexual and cross-dressing community
biUK
The UK national organisation for bisexual research and activism
Crown Prosecution Service
Government department responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police in England and Wales
Educate & Celebrate
Giving teachers the confidence and resources to challenge homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in schools
Essex County Fire & Rescue Service
LGB staff network
Essex Police – Reporting Hate Crime
Hate crime is an incident that may constitute a criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim or other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate because of a person’s race, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or diability
FLAGS Scouts Active Support Unit
A national unit for recruitment, retention and ongoing support of LGBT adults within The Scout Association
Fire Brigades Union – Gay and Lesbian Members
Ensuring LGBT members have a voice within the FBU, providing support and networking opportunities
Galop
Galop (previously known as Broken Rainbow National Helpline) Emotional and practical support for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse. Abuse isn’t always physical- it can be psychological, emotional, financial and sexual too. Speak out, don’t suffer in silence. Online chat available.
Gay Outdoor Club
Providing a wide range of outdoor and indoor sports and recreational activities for LGBT men and women
GLADD
Gay and Lesbian association of doctors and dentists
GLORY
Gay and Lesbian organisation for racing and yachting
Health with Pride
Resource for LGBT patients and health professionals
Healthy Minds (West Essex IAPT)
0300 222 5943
Health in Mind (Mid Essex IAPT)
01376 308704
Health in Mind (North East Essex IAPT)
0300 330 5455
Kings Cross Steelers RFC
First open membership Gay and Bisexual rugby union club in the world
LGBT History Month
Events take place every year in February to celebrate the lives and achievements of the LGBT community
London Gay Men’s Chorus
Performing as an identifiable Gay group to challenge preconceptions, and demonstrate that diverse minorities can contribute to the enrichment of society as a whole
London Spikers
Volleyball club in London for men of any sexual orientation
National Union of Students – LGBT
Support for LGBT students
Naz Project London
Sexual health, HIV prevention and support services to selected Black and Minority Ethnic communities in London
NHS Sexual Health Clinics in Essex
01245 315901 – Chelmsford, Braintree & Maldon
01206 744459 – Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, Halstead & Harwich
01279 694901 – Harlow
01268 592214 – Orsett
01702 385120 – Southend-on-Sea (male patients)
01702 385121 – Southend-on-Sea (female patients)
Opening Doors London
Providing information and services to and with older LGBT people
Outdoor Lads
Social group for Gay and Bisexual men who love the great outdoors
Press for Change
UK’s leading experts in transgender law
Proud 2 Serve
LGBT Network for the British Armed Forces
Queer Youth Network
National LGBT youth organisation
rukus!
Working with black LGBT artists, activists and cultural producers to create events, theatre performances, debates and exhibitions
Sailing & Cruising Association
LGBT sailing and powerboat club – open to boat owners or those who just want to get afloat
Schools Out
Network to raise issues of homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism in education. Campaigning on LGBT issues affecting those in education. Researching, debating and stimulating curriculum development on LGBT issues
Stonewall
International organisation working for equality in all aspects of LGB life
True Vision
Providing information about hate crimes or hate incidents and how to report them, and links to support groups for victims
