Galop

Today is International Day of Non-Violence. We're marking the day as we always do - by supporting LGBT people who have experienced abuse and violence. Everyone should be able to be safe, respected and fully themselves without fear of violence. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Every year, Galop supports thousands of LGBT people. If you want to speak to someone about your experience of anti-LGBT abuse or violence, we're here for you. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

What are you doing for gay Christmas? Fancy getting frightened on stream all while raising money for Galop’s vital support services? From 26th October to 1st November, we're hosting our most spine-chilling gaming event yet - the Stream of Screams! 🕸️ For one haunting week, we’re calling on you to stream your favourite horror games on Twitch or YouTube, and rally your viewers to donate to your fundraiser. Whether it’s jump scares or creepy adventures, turn your screams into support for LGBT youth! 💀🎮 Every donation raised could help provide safety, support, and advocacy for LGBT youth impacted by abuse and violence. To find out more, visit: https://lnkd.in/esxc5cn5

Today is #BisexualVisibilityDay! We're celebrating all the brilliant bi people in our community! 💗💜💙 Remember, if someone is making you feel unsafe or is targeting you because you're bi , we're here for you. You can call, email or live chat. We're open Monday - Friday. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Cake ✅ Cards ✅ A birthday fundraiser ❓ You can set up a Facebook fundraiser to help LGBT people being subjected to abuse and violence 🌈🏳️⚧️ Find out more and get started today: https://lnkd.in/eR4Bxus

For your upcoming birthday, you could support Galop by creating a Facebook fundraiser! Just select Galop as your charity of choice to raise money to help continue our support for LGBT abuse and violence survivors 💜 Find out more and get started: https://lnkd.in/eR4Bxus

We support LGBT victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called 'conversion therapy' and other forms of interpersonal abuse. We're run by LGBT people, for LGBT people. so you'll always speak to someone who understands and takes what you say seriously. We provide one-off support and longer term advocacy. If you want to speak to someone about your experience of abuse or violence, we're here for you 💜 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

📣 Four new members join Galop’s Board of Trustees! We’re delighted to welcome four new board members to our amazing Board of Trustees: Lenna Cumberbatch, Co-chair; Kingsley Macey, Co-chair; Simon Hall, Treasurer; and Sandeep Jha, Chair of the HR Sub Committee. Find out more about our Trustees here: https://lnkd.in/exHsAHwG 💜

We urgently need your help. LGBT victims of abuse face life-threatening situations every day. Imagine being able to change one life: get one person the support that they need to feel safe and secure. Click the fundraiser linked to this post to find out how. You could help save a life, today: galop.org.uk/donate

We know how difficult it can be to talk to someone about an experience of sexual violence. Sometimes, that can be more difficult when you're LGBT . Galop's LGBT specialist advocacy services are here to help LGBT victims and survivors with things like: ➡️ Navigating the criminal justice system ➡️ Ongoing emotional support ➡️ Advice on your rights and options ➡️ Safety and emergency housing ➡️ Finding specialist or local LGBT services If you’re experiencing abuse or violence, contact Galop for safe and confidential support: https://lnkd.in/eriwAeeN

If you’ve been the victim or survivor of sexual violence, please know it's not your fault and we're here to provide specialist LGBT support 💜 No matter how long ago it was or how it happened, you deserve support. You can self-referral into our advocacy service here: https://lnkd.in/eriwAeeN Our advocates provide wide-ranging support to LGBT victim and survivors, including: - Advice on your rights and options - Ongoing emotional support - Assistance and advocacy around navigating the criminal justice system - Information on safety and emergency housing options - Referrals or signposting to specialist or local LGBT services and organisations