Derbyshire LGBT+ is Derbyshire’s only LGBT+ specific support
service, they are here to support anyone who is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender or anyone who is having issues with their sexual orientation or gender identity, this includes family and friends.

A lot of people ask why there is still a need for LGBT
support in these times, they assume that things are now great for LGBT people in the UK. Their experience however is the complete opposite.  Statistics show that over the last few
years Hate Crime against LGBT people has dramatically risen, bullying in schools is still a major problem, and we still face inequality in goods and services.  Every day they have people coming for support with a whole range of issues from homelessness, violence,
bullying, and harassment, to issues of coming out around the gender identity or sexual orientation.  Our service is needed now as much as it has ever been.

The devastating impact of COVID-19 has meant a huge loss in
income generation, service delivery, and a shortage of volunteers. This has also had an impact on the funding that they apply for. Competition for funding is at an all-time high due which has then led to longer waiting times between the initial application and the decision making.

Demand for their support is at an all-time high but they lack
the available funds to be able to do so. Please consider supporting them today!