We are a national specialist infrastructure and membership organisation. We work to strengthen and support LGBT+ groups, organisations and projects so that they can deliver direct services and campaign for individual rights.
Consortium was set up in 1998 to address these gaps and to nurture the development of an LGB sector. In 2003, the desire for greater diversity from Members saw Consortium expand its brief to include trans voluntary and community organisations. In 2018, in recognition of the ever-increasing diversity of LGBT+ organisations, we included the plus (+) to proactively highlight our support for those LGBT+ organisations serving diverse parts of our sector.
We currently host the largest network of LGBT+ groups, projects and organisations in the UK.
Voice & Communication: We consult and listen to our Members and make sure their voices are amplified
As the national umbrella body for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans + Voluntary and Community Organisations, we have a diverse workplan, including:
