Metro Centre report that from feedback from what young people have said during drug and alcohol awareness workshops it became clear that young people wanted a course that not only provides information on alcohol and drug use but would also provide a safe space to explore those issues that contributed to behavior that they deemed [...]
Sharon Greene reports: A case brought to the appeals court by an asylum seeker from Eritrea, has ruled that under the Children’s Act 2004 that Local Authorities now have a responsibility to ensure that when the welfare of a young person requires it accommodation should be made available. Given the current climate this is a [...]
Recently announced cuts to housing benefits could have a significant impact on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) community, especially its young people. We might all be in this together but are we all likely to suffer the same? The announced changes to housing benefits could have a significantly negative impact on some of the [...]
We currently have space for a group of 5-10 young people to make a 10 minute documentary on homophobia and what you would like to see change for the gay community over the next 5 years. The film and its content will be written by the young people who take part. It is a chance work [...]
Enough is Enough! Action Against Homophobia Homophobia bruises, batters and kills people every day. People we know. People we love. Homophobia is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. It has never been more important than right now to take action. Screen and stage legend Sir Ian McKellen and Coronation Street star Antony Cotton, have already signed up to [...]
LGBT Jigsaw is a one-stop-shop for young lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people across London who are homeless or having trouble at home. Jigsaw is a like passport, it allows you to access not just one but four organisations to pick and choose the support that’s right for you. There are four pieces to Jigsaw they are The Albert Kennedy Trust, Stonewall Housing, Galop and PACE. Please look around the site to find out more and find out how we can support you.
