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Resources

Wider University

  • Cambridge SU LGBT+ Campaign supports the needs of lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender students at Cambridge University.

Local organisations

  • The Kite Trust Access free support for LGBT+ people under the age of 25. Find out about our one-to-one support and our exciting social groups.

  • Dhiverse is a local charity concerned with HIV and STD education; their site is a good source of information and there is potential for volunteering and making friends.

  • Cambridge LGBTQ+ Group is a social group in Cambridge for the LGBT community, organising a wide variety of regular social events via the meetup app.

  • Sister Act is a social network for lesbian and bisexual women.

National organisations

  • Bi Community News is the hub of the UK's bisexual community.

  • BiCon is an annual event that brings together bisexual people from across the UK

  • Galop offers support to LGBT victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

  • Changing Attitude works for the full inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in the life of the Anglican Communion.

  • Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (FFLAG) (tel. 0845 652 0311) is a national voluntary organisation supporting the parents and families of LGB people.

  • Gender Trust is the UK's largest charity for people with gender identity issues.

  • Imaan supports LGBT Muslim people, their families and friends, to address issues of sexual orientation within Islam.

  • Iraqi LGBT is a UK-based organisation working on sexual orientation and gender identity issues in Iraq and in neighbouring states.

  • Jewish LGBT+ Group is an organization that supports LGBT+ Jewish people.

  • Naz Project London (NPL) provides sexual health and HIV prevention and support services to targeted Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. Although London-based, NPL has resources which may be of interest to Cambridge-based staff and students or those who wish to participate in the organisation's work.

  • OnebodyOneFaith is a UK-based international Charity which challenges homophobia and transphobia, especially within the Church and faith-based organisations, as well as working to create and praying for an inclusive church.

  • Press for Change is an equality organisation that champions equality and rights for Trans people.

  • Quest is a Group for Lesbian and Gay Catholics. It has a network of local groups across the country which meet regularly for Mass, discussion and social events.

  • Sarbat is a national organisation that provides information and resources for Sikhs who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender.

  • Stonewall (tel. 08000 502 020) is the UK's largest campaigning and lobbying group on LGBT+ issues.

  • Switchboard (tel. 0800 0119 100) is a helpline that provides 24hr advice and information for LBGTQIA+ people.

Annual Days of Commemoration

  • Bi Visibility Day is celebrated on 23 September each year. Find out more about planned events and by visiting the national website.
  • International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) is held on 17 May each year to raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work.
  • Lesbian Visibility Day is held on 26 April each year dedicated to raising awareness about Lesbian women and the issues they face.
  • Transgender Day of Remembrance is held on 20 November each year to honour those transgender people whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence.

Resources

  • Trans Unite - Transgender & Non-Binary Support Groups website  

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