akt has partnered with greater manchester better outcomes partnerships (gmbop) to deliver pathfinder, a project designed to prevent lgbtq+ youth homelessness in bury, trafford and wigan. Read more
akt has officially launched its new strategy for 2022-2027! Read more
akt and Homeless Link have launched new guidance on how homeless services can be more inclusive and support young trans people Read more
Black History Month is a time for reflection and celebration in the UK. For akt, it's also a time to celebrate what it means to be Black and LGBTQ+. Read more
The UK’s LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity marks first year of dedicated work in the east midlands. akt is here to help LGBTQ+ young people aged 16 to 25, rural or city based, with their housing needs. LGBTQ+ young people have a right to live authentically, in safety and without abuse. Read more
Read more
October is black history month, an important time for reflection and action in the globe. Read more
akt are proud to be part of the Renters’ Reform Coalition, as we launch an open letter calling for the Renters’ Reform Bill to be strengthened. Read more
This year for School Diversity Week, akt and Just Like Us have partnered up to create a series of resources for students and teachers, to support them in making their schools a welcoming and uplifting environment for LGBTQ+ young people. Read more
akt would like to spotlight the lesbian community and highlight the social resources available for lesbian people. Read more
Local elections will be taking place across England on 4th May 2023. Due to new rules, voters will now need to bring photo ID with them in order to vote. A guide on how to register to vote whilst homeless. Read more
akt are very disappointed in Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch’s decision to ask the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to advise on a change to the 2010 Equalities Act to redefine sex as “biological sex.” Read more
In our 2021 report, LGBTQ+ young people who faced homelessness told us what they would like to see from services. Read more
Most LGBTQ+ young people we surveyed reported negative experiences when accessing services. Read more
Our research showed that most young people sought support from their friends whilst homeless, with low levels turning to support services and low levels of awareness of a range of support services available. Read more
Once homeless, LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to experience violence and discrimination, develop substance misuse problems, be exposed to sexual exploitation and engage in higher levels of risky sexual behaviour compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers. Read more
From our research we know that up to 24% of young people identify as LGBTQ+. However, the government does not publish statistics on sexuality and gender identity across age and there are still significant issues with the quality of the data recorded. Read more
Most young people will not face homelessness because they are straight or cisgender. However, 77% of the young people akt support cited family rejection and abuse after coming out or being outed as the primary reason for their homelessness. Read more
LGBTQ+ stories don't start and end in LGBTQ+ History Month and during pride month. The issues that face LGBTQ+ young people are present year-round. That's #WhyWeExist Read more
Our Digital Services are available in the East Midlands! Read more
At akt we work with vulnerable young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. In 2023, 24% of young people at risk of homelessness identify as LGBTQ+, that's #WhyWeExist Read more
Regardless of the implications on Scotland’s independent democracy, the government’s decision to use trans rights as a means of challenging delegated powers is egregious and harmful. Read more
A place to find all our impakt reports from previous years Read more
This Tuesday the 15th November, akt launched a new office in Bristol that will be an important lifeline for young LGBTQ+ people in the South West. Read more
akt are today launching our LGBTQ+ homelessness briefing, in which we lay out the state of affairs for young LGBTQ+ people affected by issues surrounding housing and homelessness, including some particularly stark new statistics about the people who come to us for help. Read more
The recent statistics released by the Home Office are stark, but unsurprising. The statistics point to a 41% increase in reported hate crimes against LGB people and a staggering 56% against trans people. Read more
The cost of living crisis is a national emergency, and akt have some key recommendations to immediately and markedly improve the lives of young LGBTQ+ people facing homelessness. Read more