The Albert Kennedy Trust
THANK YOU!
For three drawing events during PRIDE month your ticket and extra donations were collected and forwarded to the Albert Kennedy Trust : they will benefit by £437 to support their incredible work.
We all have our own coming out stories but for some, these are not easy times. The Trust writes:
"Coming out, or being outed as LGBTQ+, can lead to young people being made homeless. 24% of homeless young people identify as LGBTQ+.
Once homeless, LGBTQ+ young people are more likely to face violence and discrimination than young people who aren’t LGBTQ+. They’re also more likely to develop substance misuse issues and experience sexual exploitation. This can all take a huge toll on someone’s physical and mental health.
77% of the LGBTQ+ young people we work with believe coming out at home was the main factor in causing their homelessness and so it's vital that they are supported in an environment that is inclusive and celebrates their identities in order to improve their life outcomes.