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🏳️‍🌈 Consortium supports LGBT+ groups, organisations and projects across the UK, so that LGBT+ communities in need have access to the best support possible.

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@consortium.lgbtOct 8, 2026, 10:11 AM

As an infrastructure body, we fund, connect, and support the diverse organisations, groups, and projects ensuring all lesbians have a welcoming place to connect and thrive.

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@consortium.lgbtOct 8, 2026, 10:11 AM

Happy International Lesbian Day! 🧡❤️🤍🩷 Our focus is on building strong foundations for our movement, and that means making sure our community is completely inclusive.

This image has a pink and orange background. The white text reads: International Lesbian Day, 8th October.
@lgbtfunduk.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 11:05 AMReposted by @consortium.lgbt

The LGBT+ Fund: Youth Joy Fund is now OPEN to applications

Head to lgbtfund.org.uk/live-funds/y... to find out more and apply before it closes at Midday on Wednesday 18th November.

@consortium.lgbtOct 7, 2026, 10:40 AM

An interest in social, racial, gender and environmental justice and improving equity in grant making is threaded throughout her work. She's excited to now be working within the LGBTQ+ sector on a participatory, lived experience led fund.

@lgbtfunduk.bsky.social

@consortium.lgbtOct 7, 2026, 10:40 AM

We're delighted to welcome Sadie Pearce to the team as our new LGBT+ Fund Grants Lead! She comes from 8 years working in public sector grant making across a range of programmes focused on areas such as women and girls, climate action, social cohesion, and youth voice.

This image has a yellow and blue background. There is a of a person smiling. The white and dark blue text reads: Welcome! Sadie Pearce (she/her), LGBT+ Fund Grants Lead.

Sadie (she/her) joined the Giving team in October 2026 as the LGBT+ Fund Grants Lead. 

She comes from 8 years working in public sector grant making across a range of programmes focused on areas such as women and girls, climate action, social cohesion, and youth voice. 

An interest in social, racial, gender and environmental justice and improving equity in grant making is threaded throughout her work. She's excited to now be working within the LGBTQ+ sector on a participatory, lived experience led fund.This image has a yellow and blue background. There is a picture of a person smiling. The white and dark blue text reads: 

"I am so excited to be joining Consortium and working on the LGBT+ Fund, where lived experience leads our funding decisions. I look forward to continuing to centre this participatory ethos and the needs of our amazing LGBT+ voluntary and community sector partners."
@consortium.lgbtOct 6, 2026, 11:09 AM

Please respond to our survey today, and share widely if you can: forms.gle/DHKN7gyDFLJNepRZ9

@consortium.lgbtOct 6, 2026, 11:09 AM

✅Organised multiple Funders Fairs and workshops; ✅ Secured a £785k multi-year unrestricted fund for London LGBTQ+ groups; ✅ Launched a leadership programme for intersectional community leaders; ✅ Facilitated dedicated networks, and so much more.

@consortium.lgbtOct 6, 2026, 11:09 AM

Calling London LGBTQ+ groups: We’re extending the deadline of our London survey since we’ve not had enough responses. If you haven’t responded yet, please do it today. Your perspective is important to us, and we turn your knowledge and asks into action. Based on the 2023 survey we:

This graphic has an image of London as the background. There is a post it note with a clip. The blue text reads: LONDON LGBTQ+ GROUPS.

We’re extending the deadline of our London survey since we’ve not had enough responses. If you haven’t responded yet, please do it today.
@consortium.lgbtSep 30, 2026, 2:18 PM

Please note this webinar is for Consortium Members only and you will need your Dashboard login to sign up.

You can sign up for this webinar here: consortium.lgbt/heard

If you need any help accessing the Dashboard, please do get in touch with [email protected]

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@consortium.lgbtSep 30, 2026, 2:18 PM

Nathalie will share practical insights from HEARD's work, including emerging learnings from the development of a new framing toolkit. 2/3

@consortium.lgbtSep 30, 2026, 2:18 PM

Framing Trans Rights: Stories, Values, and Narrative in Action Thurs 15th October 2026 from 11:00-12:00 Join Nathalie, Co-CEO of HEARD, for a session exploring framing and narrative change, and how we can use stories, language, and values to build understanding and support for social change. 1/3

This image has a pale blue background with a photo of a person smiling at the camera. The text reads: HEARD, FRAMING TRANS RIGHTS: Stories, Values & Narrative in Action.

Join Nathalie, Co-CEO of HEARD, for a session exploring framing and narrative change, and how we can use stories, language, and values to build understanding and support for social change.

Nathalie will share practical insights from HEARD's work, including emerging learnings from the development of a new framing toolkit.

Thursday 15th October 2026, 11am-12pm.

Please note this webinar is for Consortium Members only and you will need your Dashboard login to sign up. If you need any help accessing the Dashboard, please do get in touch with admin@consortium.lgbt
@lgbtfunduk.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 11:25 AMReposted by @consortium.lgbt

The LGBT+ Fund: Youth Joy Fund will open to applications on Wednesday 7th October at 12pm Midday and will close on Wednesday 18th November at 12pm Midday. 

lgbtfund.org.uk/live-funds/y...

@consortium.lgbtSep 24, 2026, 9:25 AM

She'll be working to strengthen connections across trans and non-binary organisations and communities, supporting collaboration, shared learning and a stronger collective voice. 3/3

@consortium.lgbtSep 24, 2026, 9:25 AM

Tara brings over 20 years' experience across equality, inclusion and stakeholder engagement, having worked across the public and third sectors and spent nearly a decade at Stonewall supporting LGBT+ inclusion work. 2/3

This image has a yellow and blue background. There is a black and white picture of a person smiling. The white and dark blue text reads: Welcome! Tara Stone (she/her/they/them). Trans+ Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator.

"I’m really excited to be joining Consortium and to work alongside trans and non-binary organisations across the country. 

There’s so much strength in our communities, and I’m looking forward to helping build connection, collaboration and a stronger collective voice."
@consortium.lgbtSep 24, 2026, 9:25 AM

We're delighted to welcome Tara as Consortium's new Trans+ Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator! 🏳️‍⚧️ 1/3

This image has a yellow and blue background. There is a black and white picture of a person smiling. The white and dark blue text reads: Welcome! Tara Stone (she/her/they/them). Trans+ Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator.

Tara brings over 20 years' experience across equality, inclusion and stakeholder engagement, having worked across the public and third sectors and spent nearly a decade at Stonewall supporting LGBT+ inclusion work.

She'll be working to strengthen connections across trans and non-binary organisations and communities, supporting collaboration, shared learning and a stronger collective voice.
@consortium.lgbtSep 23, 2026, 10:59 AM

✅ Complete the survey
✅ Join a paid roundtable
✅ Help shape future support for the sector

🔗 forms.gle/PMNPN2xW119LURcA8

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@consortium.lgbtSep 23, 2026, 10:59 AM

🏳️‍🌈 Help shape the 2026 London LGBTQ+ Organisations Report. Our 2024 research led to funding opportunities, leadership programmes, new networks and more support for London's LGBTQ+ organisations. Now we're doing it again. 1/2

This image has a dark and light blue background. There are photos of an LGBTQIA+ flag and London. The white text reads: LONDON SURVEY 2026. Are you involved with an LGBTQ+ org, group or project in London?
@consortium.lgbtSep 21, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last chance to register! 🚨 Our webinar with Madai takes place tomorrow at 12pm, and registration closes tomorrow morning. Discover a new way to generate unrestricted income while giving supporters a simple way to support your work.

@consortium.lgbtSep 17, 2026, 11:25 AM

You can find more information here:
eventbrite.com/e/transconnect-beyond-borders-edition-with-coda-nora-tickets-1996657383984?aff=oddtdtcreator

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@consortium.lgbtSep 17, 2026, 11:25 AM

Whether you're coming out, transitioning, or already transitioned, this group provides a welcoming environment to share stories, ask questions, and find community. 3/4

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