LGBT Links

Southwark Anti-Homophobic Forum

The Southwark Anti-Homophobic Forum is the longest established lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual (LGBT) forum of its kind. The forum was established in 1995 and acts as an advisory body to the local council, the police and other relevant agencies on matters concerning LGBT hate crimes, housing and education. The forum meets at Southwark Town Hall every two months.

Dax Ashworth
Tel: 020 7525 5659
Email: southwarklgbt@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.southwark-lgbt.org

Schools Out

Schools Out provides a support network for all LGBT people in education, undertakes research and campaigns on LGBT issues as they affect education and those in education. Schools Out also provides training for schools, information on legislation and teaching packs.

Schools Out
Email: secretary@schools-out.org.uk
Website: www.schools-out.org.uk
BM Schools Out! National
London
WC1N 3XX

Helpline
Male Tony Fenwick: 01582 451424
Female Sue Sanders: 020 7635 0476

Stonewall

Stonewall was established in 1989 as a professional lobbying organisation. Their role has since expanded to include policy development, cultural and attitude change, lobbying for legal change and providing advice on good practice.

Stonewall
Tel: 08000 50 20 20
Fax: 020 7593 1877
Minicom:020 7633 0759
Email: info@stonewall.org.uk
Website: www.stonewall.org.uk
Tower Building
York Road
London
SE1 7NX

Queer Youth Alliance

The Queer Youth Alliance is a national non-profit making organisation that is run by and for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) young people. It aims to represent the needs and views of LGBT young people through campaigning for greater visibility and equal rights, as well as providing general support and information to those who are just 'coming out' or who are suffering the effects of homophobia.

Website: www.queeryouth.org.uk

Pink Parents

Pink Parents aims to offer support and guidance in relation to LGBT parenting issues, including those who are children, partners, parents or friends of LGBT parents. It also acts to raise awareness of diversity and challenge discrimination and hostility, with particular reference to LGBT families. 

Pink Parents UK
Tel: 08701 273 274 Monday - Friday 9am - 12pm, excluding public holidays
Admin line: 0161 633 2037 Monday - Friday 9.30am - 2.00pm, excluding public holidays
Website: www.pinkparents.org.uk
The D'Arcy Lainey Foundation
PO BOX 417
Oldham
OL2 7WT

Southwark Police LGBT liaison officer

Southwark Police have a full-time LGBT liaison officer to assist lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people living, working or visiting Southwark. Abuse because of someone's sexual orientation or gender identity is hate crime. If you have been verbally or physically abused, harassed or attacked in any way by someone because they think you are a lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans please help yourself and the community by reporting these crimes.

PC Russell Pritchard
Tel: 07722 02 6422
Tel: 020 7232 6159
Email: lgbt-md@met.police.uk
Website: www.met.police.uk/contacts/LGBT.htm

Remember, in an emergency always dial 999.

Bede House same sex domestic violence service

The Bede House same sex domestic violence service offers free, confidential and non-judgemental advice in a safe and friendly environment. The service provides information and advice on safety, housing, legal matters, immigration, benefits and other practical matters. Advice is given over the phone or in person.

Bede House
Tel: 020 7237 1107
Email: hatecrimeproject@bedehouse.org
Website: www.bedehouse.org/default.aspx?page=14884
Bede House
351 Southwark Park Road
London
SE16 2JW

Monday-Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm

Support with-out Prejudice (SWOP) project

The Southwark SWOP project is based at Victim Support Southwark to support victims of hate crimes due to sexual orientation, faith, race or disability, where the harassment is experienced within or around a person's home. The project offers longer-term advocacy and support to victims, with a focus on housing needs.

Victim Support Southwark
Tel: 020 7378 8886
Fax: 020 7863 3187
Email: info@vssouthwark.org.uk
Website: www.vssouthwark.org.uk
Alpha House
100 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1LB

Opening times: 9.30 – 4.30 Monday to Friday

Victim Supportline
Tel: 0845 30 30 900

For trans related links, please see Gender Links.

Contact us

Social policy team
Tel: 020 7525 7273
Fax: 020 7525 7424
Email: socialpolicyunit@southwark.gov.uk
West House
Peckham Road
London
SE5 8UB