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akt is the only national charity dedicated to providing support for LGBTQ+ young people who are either at risk of homelessness or currently experiencing it. Shockingly, statistics reveal that 24% of homeless individuals aged 16-25 identify as LGBTQ+.
Unlike their heterosexual or cisgender counterparts, LGBTQ+ individuals often find themselves homeless precisely because of their identity, making them vulnerable to precarious housing situations.
Right now in the UK:
LGBTQ+ people are twice as likely to experience homelessness.
Over 50% of the young people we support at akt are trans or non-binary.
And with no policies in place to protect them, we expect these numbers to rise.
But your support can be the turning point. Every donation provides real, tangible help to a young LGBTQ+ person who needs it.
No one should have to choose between a safe home and being who they are.
