Celebrating Pride Every Day
Cash for Kids is a charity for ALL young people. Everyone should be able to reach their full potential and have the freedom to be their true selves, and we're here to give a helping hand to those who need it.
We're proud that our granting programme has helped to fund several projects involved in the LGBTQ+ community in recent years, but we know we can and must do more.
We're beyond thrilled to have the fabulous Stephanie Hirst come on board as our latest charity ambassador, and can't wait to start working with her on some exciting projects in the near future... Be sure to check out Stephanie Hirst's Belters on Hits Radio Pride from 7pm every Saturday for some 90s and 00s dancefloor classics, and watch this space!
Do you need support?
If you represent an organisation working with young people up to the age of 18 in the LGBTQ+ community, and are interested in finding out more about Cash for Kids grants, including when we'll next be accepting applications, then we'd love to hear from you! Have a read of our grants eligibility criteria here and email help@cashforkids.org.uk with any questions.
These organisations can also offer help and advice, including mental health support, for the LGBTQ+ community across the UK.
akt
Supports LGBTQ people aged 16-25 who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.
Being Gay is OK
Provides advice and information for LGBTQ+ people under 25.
Brook
Provides wellbeing and sexual health information and support for young people.
Galop
0207 704 2040 (LGBT+ hate crime helpline)
0800 999 5428 (LGBT+ domestic abuse helpline)
0800 130 3335 (Conversion therapy helpline)
Provides helplines and other support for LGBT+ adults and young people who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse.
Gendered Intelligence
Charity supporting young trans people aged under 25, and information for their parents and carers.
Mermaids
0808 801 0400
Supports gender-diverse young people aged 19 and under, and their families and carers. Offers a helpline and and webchat.
Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons' Trust
0300 800 5428
Provides accessible activities, programmes and services that aim to empower community members, provide essential resources, advocate for young LGBT+ rights, and embrace, promote and endorse the diversity of young persons.
Pink Therapy
Online directory of qualified therapists who identify as or are understanding of minority sexual and gender identities.
Samaritans
116 123 (freephone)
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Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
Stonewall
08000 50 20 20
Information and advice for LGBT people on a range of issues.
Switchboard
0800 0119 100
Listening services, information and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
The Proud Trust
0161 660 3347
An LGBT+ youth charity empowering young people to be proud of who they are. The Proud Trust delivers youth work and one-to-one support across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The charity also runs a national training and inclusion programme for schools, Proud Connections Live Chat, and manages Manchester’s LGBT+ Centre, The Proud Place.