Free self-defence workshop for trans people

Free self-defence workshop for trans people

The fear of being physically attacked can undermine your confidence in taking control of situations, both in everyday and sexual situations. The Self Defence Course runs on two consecutive Saturdays and gives you the opportunity to explore, learn and practice ways to keep yourself safe in a variety of places and situations. This run of the [...]

New LGBTQ Youth Group Launched

New LGBTQ Youth Group Launched

Project Indigo is Hackney’s new LGBTQ group! A safe space for young people who identify as LGBTQ or questioning their sexual or gender identity. The service is free and we offer a youth group as well counselling. We are based at Off Centre in Hackney.

Guide to LGBT Jigsaw

Guide to LGBT Jigsaw

LGBT Jigsaw is proud to annouce the launch of it’s guide for services for LGBT young people. This resource is currently only available online. Download your PDF copy here.This is a quick guide to LGBT Jigsaw, a one-stop-shop for young (25 or under) lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people across London who are homeless [...]

Got to have faith?

Got to have faith?

There has been increasing discussion in the media about sexuality and religion. Such as Christian workers losing their jobs because it entails providing an equal service to LGBT people, something they feel unable to do.

New Ruling says Children Services must house 18 Year Old Asylum Seekers Leaving Care

New Ruling says Children Services must house 18 Year Old Asylum Seekers Leaving Care

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 [...]

All in this together?

All in this together?

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 [...]

Welcome to LGBT Jigsaw

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. LGBT 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 LGBT Jigsaw they are Stonewall Housing, The Albert Kennedy Trust, Galop and PACE. Please look around the site to find out more and find out how we can support you.