What is AKT?

AKT supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.

Learn more about AKT, and how it can help you, in the video below:

You can contact AKT via its website where you should fill in the relevant referral form. The website also has a webchat feature.

Latest

TGI Fridays for LGBT HERO
LGBT HERO Queer History walk - 11/05/2024

Join us on the 11th of May for the Queer History Walk as we explore the vast and complex history of LGBTQ+ life in London
Film Discussion: Swan Song - Tue 28th May (7 - 8.30pm)

Following on from the previous HangOut about growing older; We will be having an informal conversation about the film Swan Song (2021). What parts of the film or characters did you connect with and why? What are the central ideas, perhaps around how we age?
Let's discuss 'Growing Old (dis)Gracefully' - Tue 14th May (7 - 8.30pm)

An informal and supportive discussion around getting older. We will time travel to look at our lives 10 years into the future. What could life look like for you and how do we reduce isolation and loneliness.

What is Brighton & Hove Switchboard?

LGBTQ+ helpline and so much more - Brighton and Hove Switchboard.
What is Mesmac Newcastle?

Gay and bi sexual health and more - MESMAC Newcastle.
What is London Friend?

London Friend - wellbeing support for LGBTQ+ people.
Help with LGBTQ+ housing - The Outside Project

More and more LGBTQ+ people are finding themselves without housing. The Outside Project can help.
Me. Him. Us. Hangouts - a space for queer men of diverse backgrounds

Me. Him. Us. Hangouts is a free online peer support group for gay, bisexual or trans men from Black, South Asian and other minority ethnic groups who live, work or socialise in London.
What is ELOP?

Looking for online counselling tailored for LGBTQ+ people? Look no further than ELOP.
What is Switchboard?

The UK's oldest LGBTQ+ helpline is still open, and here for you.

Being non-binary

What does it mean to be non-binary?
HIV advice for gay men

We've all heard the myths! If you're gay men you're bound to become HIV-positive. Right? Wrong!
Mpox (monkeypox) and what you need to know

What is mpox (monkeypox)? What are the symptoms? Can I get the vaccine? Your questions answered.
"The Gay Community is Racist"

The question is: are we really that shocked to learn that Britain’s gay scene is so racist?
Transgender: Back to Basics

Let's get back to basics. Want to know the difference between gender identity and gender expression? Get confused between sex and gender? This page is for you!
How risky is having sex without condoms?

Most gay and bisexual men who have HIV caught it from having penetrative sex without a condom.
Safe Sex and STIs - a guide for lesbians

Think lesbians aren't at risk of STIs? Think again.
What is asexuality?

Understanding asexuality and dispelling the myths and misconceptions about it.
What are romantic orientations?

Our crash course on romantic orientations.
A modern guy's guide to cruising

Perhaps surprisingly, the proud tradition of cruising is still going strong. Wherever you are in the UK, you’re not going to be too far from a spot where you’ll easily find other men who want to hook up with men. There are plenty of apps and websites dedicated to helping you out if you want to have sex in a public place.