Lancashire LGBT
Nominee Profile
Location: Preston
We are Lancashire's only pan-Lancashire LGBTQ+ charity.
Founded in 2009, Lancashire LGBT was established with the purpose to make Lancashire a place where, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, people are safe and able to participate in all aspects of society whilst feeling a sense of pride and belonging.
In 2025, we are driven by a mission of supporting LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire to be happier, healthier and better connected. We have a team of three full-time staff, six trustees, over ten volunteers and two gender outreach workers who are committed to our four values: inclusivity; compassion; empowerment; and integrity.
We provide a person-centred compassionate approach informed by the lived experience of LGBTQ+ people. Our work includes the following activities:
- Peer support groups and activity groups
- Counselling with LGBTQ+ counsellors
- One-to-one support with our dedicated Support Worker
- LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour videos
- Partnership with Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Training and Consultancy for organisations on LGBTQ+ inclusion
Since our inception, we have supported over 10,500 people- that is 25% of the LGBT population in Lancashire!
We are extremely proud of the work we do, and the diverse community we support here in Lancashire
Founded in 2009, Lancashire LGBT was established with the purpose to make Lancashire a place where, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, people are safe and able to participate in all aspects of society whilst feeling a sense of pride and belonging.
In 2025, we are driven by a mission of supporting LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire to be happier, healthier and better connected. We have a team of three full-time staff, six trustees, over ten volunteers and two gender outreach workers who are committed to our four values: inclusivity; compassion; empowerment; and integrity.
We provide a person-centred compassionate approach informed by the lived experience of LGBTQ+ people. Our work includes the following activities:
- Peer support groups and activity groups
- Counselling with LGBTQ+ counsellors
- One-to-one support with our dedicated Support Worker
- LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour videos
- Partnership with Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Training and Consultancy for organisations on LGBTQ+ inclusion
Since our inception, we have supported over 10,500 people- that is 25% of the LGBT population in Lancashire!
We are extremely proud of the work we do, and the diverse community we support here in Lancashire