Ursula Curwen

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Fundraising for akt - the albert kennedy trust
£769
raised of £400 target
by 36 supporters
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Event: Trans Pennine Challenge 100K, from 22 June 2013 to 23 June 2013
Participants: Team 'Big Breaths Small Steps'
akt - the albert kennedy trust

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RCN 1093815
We support homeless LGBTQ+ young people to ensure they're safe and supported

Story

I remember working with LGBT+ young people in Lancashire in the late 80s and 90s it was during the bad old days of section 28. We fought that and hoped we had won some freedoms so the fact that the Albert Kennedy Trust is still in business is scary. 

One night we had taken the youth group into Manchester for a night out and as we left the club the fire brigade and police were attending to an incident. Someone was on top of the multi story car park waiting to jump or fall. I don't know if that was Albert Kennedy but I do know how bad things can get even in the 21st century for young LGBT+ people when their own families can't or won't accept them for who they are. 

Please support me in raising some money for Albert Kennedy Trust and in working towards a society where they are no longer needed.

Ursula

About the charity

akt - the albert kennedy trust

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RCN 1093815
Coming out, or being outed as LGBTQ+ can lead to young people being made homeless. This is the reality for 77% of the young people akt supports. We proudly offer safe homes and better futures for LGBTQ+ people aged 16-25.

Donation summary

Total raised
£769.00
+ £147.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£769.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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