National Centre for Social Research and Consortium Research on how funders can better support the LGBTQ+ sector

The commissioning and funding landscape is challenging for the LGBTQ+ sector; characterised by disproportionately low levels of funding and increased reliance on competitive grant funding.

It has been long established that UK lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) communities face significant disadvantage and inequality. The National Centre for Social Research shows LGBTQ+ people are not only more likely to experience threats to safety and harassment but are also more likely to have poorer mental health outcomes, to more regularly engage in substance abuse, and are disproportionately affected by homelessness and familial rejection. LGBTQ+ communities are also more likely to experience difficulties accessing appropriate services and are subject to discrimination when seeking support in areas such as healthcare and housing. To view the online video event discussing the findings of the research……