We know that some days are harder than others and processing trauma isn't always linear 🌈🏳️⚧️ If you want to speak to someone, we're here for you. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Whether it happened recently or a long time ago, we're here for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse or violence 🌈🏳️⚧️ Galop's National LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Helpline is free, confidential and run by LGBT+ people. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

#IntersexDayOfRemembrance, also known as Intersex Day of Solidarity, is when we come together to raise awareness of intersex lives and honour those who’ve experienced interphobic abuse, violence or discrimination. 💛💜

If you've experienced abuse or violence by family members or your partner or ex-partner, please know you're not alone. We're here, if and when you need us. You can webchat, email, or call our National LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Helpline for support. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Galop's helpline is here for LGBT+ people in the UK experiencing abuse or violence, such as hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence, so-called 'conversion therapy', or any other kind of abuse. We're run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people 🌈🏳️⚧️ 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

So-called 'conversion practices' can have a profound and long-lasting impact. Whether you're currently experiencing someone trying to 'change', 'cure', or supress your identity, or this happened to you in the past, we're here for you. 📞 0800 130 3335 💻 conversiontherapysupport.org.uk

Whether it’s speaking to one of our expert Helpline Advisors or receiving tailored one-to-one support from our trained advocates and counsellors, Galop's National LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Service is here to help. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Galop supports thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. Your donations help us be here for those who need us, when they need us most 🌈🏳️⚧️ If you can, please consider donating at galop.org.uk/donate and help us support more LGBT+ victims and survivors 💛

Galop specialises in supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called 'conversion practices' and other forms of interpersonal abuse. You can call, web chat, or email us 🌈🏳️⚧️ 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

If you're LGBT+ and have experienced abuse or violence, we're here for you. Galop provides advice, support, and advocacy to thousands of LGBT+ people every year through our frontline services. You can web chat, email, or call us. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

#IntersexAwarenessDay is a protest against the abuse, discrimination, and stigma that intersex people can face. If you've experienced abuse or violence because of your intersex identity, we're here for you. Although each person’s experience will be different, please know that you’re not alone. 💜💛

Everyone processes traumatic events differently, and there is no 'one way' to feel after experiencing abuse or violence. For some people, these experiences can have a deep and lasting impact. Galop's team is always here if you want to talk. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

We are deeply concerned by the Metropolitan Police’s recent decision to stop investigating non-crime hate incidents. This change risks allowing hate and harm to escalate unchecked - and will only deepen the LGBT+ community’s lack of trust in the force. Read more ➡️ www.galop.org.uk/news/met-pol...

If you've experienced hate or been made to feel unsafe because of your LGBT+ identity, we're here for you. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ You can talk to Galop for advice, support, or to discuss your options. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Don't miss these opportunities to join Galop's team and make a difference for LGBT+ victims and survivors! ⬇️

#AceWeek is an annual campaign to raise awareness of ace experiences and create change in the world. We’re celebrating anyone with an orientation in the ‘ace’ umbrella, including all of the amazing asexual, allosexual, demisexual, grey-asexual, aromantic and alloromantic people. 🖤🤍💜

We have 3 exciting opportunities to join the Galop team! Hate Crime Triage Worker ⬇️ galop.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details... Monitoring & Evaluation Officer ⬇️ galop.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details... Sexual Violence Support Worker ⬇️ galop.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...

It can be difficult to recognise when someone close to you is being abusive. If you've experienced abuse or violence from family members or a partner or ex-partner, please know you're not alone. We're here if and when you need us. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Our Helpline will be closed this morning, due to unforeseen circumstances. The Helpline will open at 2:00 pm this afternoon and will stay open until 8:00 pm, as usual. We're really sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

CATCH is a group of charities working together to provide safe, specialist and confidential support for people who have experienced hate in London. If you've experienced hate because of your race, religion, disability or LGBT+ identity, CATCH is here. www.catch-hatecrime.org.uk

It’s #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek! This week, and every week, we believe that everyone has the right to live their life authentically, without fear of harassment or abuse 🌈🏳️⚧️ If you experience anti-LGBT+ hate, Galop is here for you. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

It's #NationalComingOutDay. Here's to all the LGBT+ people who: 🌈🏳️⚧️ Are waiting until it feels safe to come out. 🌈🏳️⚧️ Are only 'out' to some people. 🌈🏳️⚧️ Had a positive experience coming out. 🌈🏳️⚧️ Had a negative experience coming out. 🌈🏳️⚧️ Have to 'come out' all the time.

The newly released Official Statistics for Hate Crime in 2024-2025 do not accurately reflect the true prevalence of anti-LGBT+ hate in England and Wales. This misrepresentation matters. Read our full statement ⬇️ bit.ly/3J6BNYr

Sexual violence can take many shapes and sometimes our sexual or romantic orientation and/or gender identity may be used as part of the abuse. No matter the situation, you are never to blame if something sexual happens to you without your consent.

The Squidgies are celebrating. And they have a very good reason! The Squidgies will soon be returning to Outernet screens for #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek, and they can't wait. Stay tuned for more details and more squidginess... 👀

Happy #InternationalLesbianDay! Join us in celebrating all the wonderful lesbians in our community! ❤️🧡🤍💗💜 If anyone is making you feel unsafe because of your lesbian identity, Galop is here for you. We're run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

This year's #BlackHistoryMonth theme is ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’. Black LGBT+ trailblazers have been, and continue to be, instrumental in creating powerful change for the whole community, standing firm against systems of oppression - from both outside and within the LGBT+ community 🌈🏳️⚧️

Galop's helpline is here for LGBT+ people in the UK experiencing abuse or violence, such as hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence, so-called 'conversion therapy', or any other kind of abuse. We're run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people 🌈🏳️⚧️ 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Everyone should be able to be safe, respected, and fully themselves without fear of violence. Today is #InternationalDayOfNonViolence and we're marking the day as we always do - by supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence 🌈🏳️⚧️

There's a common misconception that domestic abuse doesn't happen to LGBT+ people or in LGBT+ relationships. But domestic abuse can impact all relationships, regardless of gender or sexual or romantic orientation. 🧵 ⬇️

You matter 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ You should be able to live safely as your true self. You should never feel, or be made to feel, that you are responsible for any anti-LGBT+ abuse or violence directed at you. If you'd like support, you can contact Galop. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 help@galop.org.uk 💻 galop.org.uk

If someone is making you feel unsafe or pressuring you to hide who you are, Galop's team is here to help. We're here for anyone in the UK who is experiencing or worried about practices that aim to 'change', 'cure' or punish their LGBT+ identity. 📞 0800 130 3335 💻 conversiontherapysupport.org.uk

Experiencing abuse or violence can have a big impact. Sometimes we feel that impact soon after the experience, and sometimes the impact can be delayed. We're here whenever you need us. No matter how much time has passed. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 help@galop.org.uk 💻 galop.org.uk

Today is #BisexualVisibilityDay! We're celebrating all the brilliant bi+ people in our community! 💗💜💙 We hope that you always feel safe to be visible, but on the days when you don't, Galop is here for you. You can call, email or live chat with us: 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Only a few days left to have your say and shape Galop's future strategy. We're asking LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence to influence our strategy development, to help us keep victims' and survivors' voices at the heart of what we do. Share your views at bit.ly/4mbtY1g

At Galop, we specialise in supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called 'conversion therapy' and other forms of interpersonal abuse 🌈🏳️⚧️ You can call, live chat, or email us. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Can you help us keep LGBT+ victims and survivors' experiences at the heart of what we do? We're asking LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse or violence to influence Galop's strategy for the future. You can share your views via the survey here: bit.ly/4mbtY1g or email [email protected]

If you experience hate or you're made to feel unsafe because of your sexual orientation or gender identity, Galop's specialist team is here to help. You can talk to us for advice, support, or to discuss your options 🌈🏳️⚧️ 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

No one should try to 'change', 'cure' or suppress someone because of who they are. We're here to support LGBT+ people who've experienced, been offered, or are unsure if they've experienced any form of so-called ‘conversion practices’. Find out more: 📞 0800 130 3335 💻 conversiontherapysupport.org.uk

It's #BisexualAwarenessWeek! Join us in celebrating and recognising the brilliant bi+ community 💗💜💙 Remember, if someone is making you feel unsafe or is targeting you because you're bi+, Galop is here for you. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Sexual consent is when everyone involved in any kind of sexual activity agrees to take part, and they have the freedom and capacity to make that choice. Consent must be given every single time, even if you've taken part in a sexual activity with someone before, and it can be withdrawn at any time.

We're asking LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence to influence Galop's new strategy. Tell us what you think at bit.ly/4mbtY1g Or email [email protected] to share your views another way.

What do you think are the most urgent issues for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence? We want you to shape Galop's strategy for the future. Fill out our survey to have your say: bit.ly/4mbtY1g. Or email [email protected] if you would like to contribute in another way.

Experiencing abuse and violence can be deeply traumatic. Your thoughts may be focused on getting through the day, and it can be easy to overlook your own wellbeing. Remember, none of us are perfect, so try to be kind to yourself and take it one day at a time.

Could you shape Galop's new strategy? We're asking LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence to influence our strategy development, to make sure we're keeping survivors' voices at the heart of what we do. Share your views at bit.ly/4mbtY1g Thank you 💚

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you are an LGBTQIA+ person in the UK who could do with somebody else from the community to talk to, why not reach out to Switchboard? #WSPD #WSPD2025 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Galop provides advice, support, and advocacy to thousands of LGBT+ people every year through our frontline services. If you want to speak to someone about your experience of abuse or violence, Galop is here for you 💜 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

It can be difficult to recognise when someone close to you is being abusive. You don't have to face what’s happening alone. Galop can help. Our National LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Helpline is here to listen, share practical information and provide emotional support. ⬇️

On Sunday, the UK government will send an emergency alert test to every mobile and tablet that's 4G and 5G compatible. The test will set off a loud siren-like alert for roughly 10 seconds, even if your device is on silent or do not disturb. To make sure your device stays silent, follow this guide ⬇️

Galop's helpline is here for LGBT+ people in the UK experiencing abuse or violence, such as hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence, so-called 'conversion therapy' or any other kind of abuse. You can call, live chat, or email us. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk