As LGBT+ people, we deserve to live authentically as ourselves, free from abuse and violence 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Galop is here to support anyone who has been made to feel unsafe because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Sexual violence can take many forms, and sometimes our sexual orientation and/or gender identity may be used as part of the abuse. So-called 'corrective' rape or sexual assault can be used as an attempt to change or suppress LGBT+ people's identity. Sometimes it can be motivated by anti-LGBT+ hate.

Everyone processes traumatic events differently, and there is no 'one way' to feel after experiencing abuse or violence. For some people, experiencing abuse or violence can have a deep and lasting impact. Sometimes that impact can be felt soon after the experience, and sometimes it can be delayed.

The need for specialist LGBT+ hate crime support is clear, but we don't have funding to do this Helpline work. Donations like yours help us be here for LGBT+ victims and survivors when they need us. No one should have to face abuse or violence alone. Donate £10 today at galop.org.uk/donate.

Galop's helpline is here for LGBT+ people in the UK who have experienced abuse or violence, such as domestic abuse, sexual violence, conversion practices, hate crime, or any other kind of abuse.

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 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Galop is here to support anyone who has been made to feel unsafe because of their sexual orientation or gender identity 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 We're run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, so you'll always speak to someone who understands and takes what you say seriously.

No matter when, where or how it happened, we're here for you 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Galop's National LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Helpline is free, confidential and run by LGBT+ people. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

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 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ To speak with an advocate, you can make a referral at galop.org.uk/refer

We don’t exist without you 💜 Your support means we can be here for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. Every donation, big or small, is a step toward support, safety, and dignity 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Donate to Galop this #Pride at galop.org.uk/donate

Pride was never just a party - it was a protest, and it still is! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 This #PrideMonth, we're celebrating LGBT+ joy, resilience, and our incredible community while standing firm against hate, discrimination, and injustice in all its forms. ⬇️

We know a ‘one-size-fits-all' approach to sexual violence support isn’t good enough. As a sector, we can do better. That's why we've built a first-of-its-kind training course to ensure we can all meet the needs of LGBT+ victims and survivors ➡️ bit.ly/49A83x6 Registration is open, so grab your spot!

This #LGBTQDomesticViolenceAwarenessDay, we're challenging the misconception that domestic abuse doesn't happen to LGBT+ people or in LGBT+ relationships. LGBT+ victims and survivors deserve to be #SeenAndBelieved. [This statistic is from Galop's research with YouGov.]

We want to build a future where every LGBT+ victim and survivor of sexual violence has somewhere inclusive and safe to turn for meaningful support. That's why we've created the UK's first LGBT+ Sexual Violence Certificate course ➡️ bit.ly/4dhEDGv

Happy #PanVisibilityDay! 💗💛💙 We're celebrating all the incredible pan 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.

Galop's National LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Helpline will be closed during the bank holiday on Monday. If you need support, advice, or to talk to someone while we're closed, you can contact @switchboard.bsky.social or samaritans.org Our Helpline will be open again on Tuesday 26 May, 09:15 - 20:00.

We know that some days are harder than others, and processing trauma isn't always linear. No one should ever be made to feel unsafe for being who they are 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ If you want to speak to someone, we're here. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Trans, non-binary and intersex victims and survivors of abuse and violence deserve safety, dignity, and access to the support they need. Read the full statement on our website: www.galop.org.uk/news/respons...

Galop is here for all LGBT+ people who have experienced - or are worried about - abuse and violence. If you want to speak with someone about your experiences, you can contact Galop's National Helpline for safe and confidential support. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

No one should ever be made to feel unsafe for being who they are. If you experience abuse, violence, or you're made to feel unsafe because of your sexual orientation or gender identity, please remember you're not alone. No matter when, where, or how it happened, Galop's team is here to help 🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The word is out! 📣 Our new LGBT+ Sexual Violence Certificate course has launched today - a significant step toward improving support for LGBT+ victims and survivors. To find out more or enrol today, visit: bit.ly/4dhEDGv

LGBT+ elders have done so much to pave the way for our community, and we're showing our heartfelt thanks on #HonourOurLGBTEldersDay 🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We know there's still more work to be done to ensure everyone can live authentically without fear of abuse, but today we're celebrating those who came before us 💜

If you want to speak with someone about your experiences of abuse or violence, you can contact Galop's Helpline for free, safe and confidential support. We're run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, so you'll always speak to someone who understands. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Domestic abuse can take many forms, and it can be difficult to recognise when someone close to you is being abusive. 55% of LGBT+ people in the UK have been subjected to domestic abuse by a family member, partner, or ex-partner, according to Galop's research with YouGov.

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. To speak with an advocate, you can make a referral at galop.org.uk/make-a-referral

We're here to support LGBT+ people who have experienced any form of abuse or violence. Whether it happened recently or a long time ago, you can talk to Galop for emotional and practical support. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

We're here to support LGBT+ people who have experienced, been offered, or are unsure if they've experienced any form of conversion practices. Our Helpline is free, confidential, and run by LGBT+ people. 📞 0800 130 3335 💻 conversiontherapysupport.org.uk

Galop's National LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Helpline will be closed during the bank holiday on Monday. If you need support, advice, or to talk to someone while we're closed, you can contact @switchboard.bsky.social or samaritans.org Our Helpline will be open again on Tuesday 5 May, 09:15 - 20:00.

Technology has the power to create places where freedom and connection can thrive. Digital spaces can be lifesaving for members of our community. But online spaces can also be used to target, harass, and abuse LGBT+ people.

After many years of campaigning from Galop and others, the law has officially changed to classify hate crimes against LGBT+ and disabled people as aggravated offences – making them equal to crimes motivated by racial and religious hate. Read our full statement here: www.galop.org.uk/news/anti-lg...

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

We are deeply saddened and concerned by the news of a fire which took place yesterday morning at the LGBT+ nightclub Pink Punters in Milton Keynes. Read our full statement here: www.galop.org.uk/news/stateme...

Every year, we support thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. Your support helps us be here for those who need us, when they need us most 🌈🏳️‍⚧️ If you can, please donate to Galop at galop.org.uk/donate. Each donation makes a huge difference 💛

It's #NationalStalkingAwarenessWeek. Being persistently targeted and followed by someone, whether online, offline, or both, can have a long-lasting and significant impact on victims and survivors and their sense of safety ⬇️

Happy #LesbianVisibilityWeek! Join us in celebrating all the wonderful lesbians in our community! We hope you always feel safe to be visible, but it's okay if there are days when you don't. If anyone is making you feel unsafe because of your lesbian identity, Galop is here for you.

If you're LGBT+ and you have experienced violence or abuse, Galop is here for you. Whether it’s speaking to one of our expert Helpline Advisors or receiving tailored one-to-one support from our trained advocates and counsellors, we're here to help.

No one should try to 'change', 'cure', or suppress someone because of who they are. Remember, there's nothing wrong with being LGBT+. We don't need to be 'cured' or 'fixed'.

The BBC’s claims on MVDAC-DVILR misuse don't reflect frontline reality. We see victims facing disbelief, delays and barriers to safety. Misuse is the exception, not the norm. We reject this framing & call for evidence-led debate rooted in lived experience. southallblacksisters.org.uk/news/false-d...

We’re campaigning to #BanConversionPractices. Will you stand with us? The Government has repeatedly promised to publish a draft Bill to ban harmful conversion practices by the end of this parliamentary session – that's fast approaching. We’re campaigning to make sure they deliver, and we need you!

Sexual violence can and does happen within LGBT+ relationships and communities. And it's important to shatter the myth that it doesn't. LGBT+ people are often excluded from public narratives about sexual violence, but sexual violence can affect anyone, from any background and any identity.

We specialise in supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence, including domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, conversion practices and other forms of interpersonal abuse. If you want to speak to someone about your experience of abuse or violence, Galop is here for you 🩵

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.

If you're LGBT+ and have experienced abuse or violence, Galop's National Helpline is here for you. Whether it happened recently or a long time ago, you can talk to Galop for emotional support and to find out the options available to you. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

It can be hard for people who have experienced abuse and violence to feel safe coming forward for help. When you're LGBT+, there's often an added worry that services won't understand your LGBT+ identity or that you'll experience anti-LGBT+ prejudice.

Happy #InternationalAsexualityDay! 🖤🤍💜 We're celebrating all the amazing asexual people in our community! There's no one way to be ace, and everyone has the right to be themselves and live a life free from violence, abuse and discrimination.

Galop's National LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Helpline will be closed during the bank holidays tomorrow and Monday. If you need support, advice or to talk to someone while we're closed, you can contact @switchboard.bsky.social or samaritans.org Our Helpline will be open again on Tuesday 7 April, 09:15.

Galop is here for all LGBT+ people who have experienced - or are worried about - abuse and violence. If you want to speak with someone about your experiences, you can contact Galop for safe and confidential support. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

Happy #TransDayOfVisibility! Join us in celebrating and honouring our trans and non-binary community! 🏳️‍⚧️ At a time of increased transphobia, we also want to make sure that support is visible for trans+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. ⬇️

It's not your fault if you experience anti-LGBT+ abuse or violence. No matter when, where or how it happened, we're here for you 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Galop's National LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Helpline is free, confidential, and run by LGBT+ people. 📞 0800 999 5428 📧 [email protected] 💻 galop.org.uk

We don’t exist without you! Your support means we can be here for LGBT+ people who've experienced abuse and violence. Every donation, big or small, is a step toward support, safety and dignity. We’re here so no LGBT+ person has to face abuse or violence alone. Are you with us? galop.org.uk/donate