Following the success of our call companions service, we launched rainbow call companions: a free telephone befriending service for LGBT+ people who are lonely, isolated or in need of companionship and feel they would benefit from a friendly phone call every week or two. This is a service specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender plus (LGBT+) people aged 75+ who would like to speak to someone who’s also LGBT+.

Calls last for half an hour or so and you can chat about anything that interests you. What’s great is that the same volunteer phones you every time, so you can get to know each other and share stories and laughter – for as long as you both want.

NUM is a UK-wide charity working with sex workers to do research, design and deliver safety tools and to provide support services to people in adult industries.

Our work is based on opportunity, empathy and, crucially, hope. By exploring new and imaginative solutions we want to make a collective difference.

As advocates for young people, we are big on the following:

Doing good together – everything we do is about networks and collaborations as we can’t do any of our work alone.
Knowledge equity – we value many different forms of knowledge, experience and wisdom, including that of young people, care givers and advocates.
Solution and action focused – we create or support projects that can overcome barriers to deliver urgently needed change.

Supporting those in LGBT+ community who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence, and or domestic abuse. Support is being provided through phone, e-mail, text and WhatsApp.

Mermaids is one of the UK’s leading charities to support the younger generation of the LGBTQ+ community. It helps reduce isolation and has secure online communities, helpline, and internet resources.

GIRES is a UK wide organisation whose purpose is to improve the lives of trans and gender diverse people of all ages, including those who are non-binary and non-gender.

Stonewall was founded in 1989 by a small group of people who had been active in the struggle against Section 28 of the Local Government Act. In 2015, and following a six-month consultation with trans communities, Stonewall became trans inclusive.

Trans and non-binary people’s general health needs are the same as anyone else’s. But trans people may have specific health needs in relation to gender dysphoria. Your particular needs may be best addressed by transgender health services offered by NHS gender dysphoria clinics (GDCs).

Mind Out is a project run by and for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer people. Our staff, volunteers and board of trustees, are all LGBTQ. We believe that sharing this identity is essential to our work.

Advice and understanding You are always best placed to make decisions about your life. We want you to finish your call feeling you have options.

Established in 1975, LGBT Foundation exists to support the needs of the diverse range of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans. We believe in a fair and equal society where all LGBT people can achieve their full potential. #EqualityWins underpins much of what we do and we aim to be; ‘here if you need us